How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
In fact, she said, the county provided very little and much of the money which supported the black schools came from the black churches. (3.5)
Think about the different sources of support here. The county (which is controlled by the white men like Mr. Granger) doesn't exactly have the item "Educate African Americans" high up on its "To Do" list. The church, though, is very invested in its people. This is just one more example we see in the book of the church being foundational to the black community.
Quote #5
"They also said that slavery was good for us because it taught us to be good Christians—like the white people." She sighed deeply, her voice fading into a distant whisper. "But they didn't teach us Christianity to save our souls, but to teach us obedience. They were afraid of slave revolts and they wanted us to learn the Bible's teachings about slaves being loyal to their masters." (6.90)
There's always a downside to a good thing. Like this: religion can be used to teach mindless compliance and obedience. In some ways, Christianity helped to shore up the system of slavery.
Quote #6
"But my mama and daddy they loved each other and they loved us children, and that Christmas they fought them demons out of hell like avenging angels of the Lord." (7.52)
Taylor juxtaposes "demons" with "angels" here. What do you think is significant about this pairing? What does "avenging angels" allude to? Do you think this is an appropriate way to describe Mr. Morrison's parents fighting for their family? Why or why not?