The last line in the book by Gary Paulsen reads:
"Late he come walking and it be Nightjohn and he bringing us the way to know."
There are seven chapters in the book "NightJohn" by Gary Paulsen.
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"Nightjohn" is a name used in the book "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen. In the story, Nightjohn is a brave and knowledgeable slave who risks his life to teach other slaves how to read and write. The name itself does not have a specific meaning beyond being the character's chosen name.
Nightjohn cannot be read online for free legally. It can be purchased as an eBook. See the related link.
Yes, in the book "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen, the character Nightjohn does get his finger cut off as a punishment for teaching other slaves how to read and write.
Nightjohn was created in 1993.
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In the book "NightJohn," Sarny initially fears Waller because he is the brutal owner of the plantation where they are enslaved. However, Sarny begins to see Waller as a complex character when she witnesses his interactions with NightJohn. She recognizes both his cruelty and moments of humanity, leading her to have conflicting feelings about him.
yes but he book is more realistic in the treatment, and punishment of slaves while the book is a lot less realistic
Gary Paulsen's Nightjohn was published in 1993.
In the book "Nightjohn", Sarny demonstrates courage by risking punishment and speaking out against the injustices of slavery. She defies the rules by learning to read and write, despite the dangers it poses. Her bravery lies in her determination to seek knowledge and fight against the oppressive system that seeks to keep her subjugated.
Gary Paulsen did not write the book "Nightjohn." This book was actually written by Gary Paulsen's wife, Patricia Reilly Giff. It tells the story of a young slave girl in the South who learns to read and write with the help of a fellow slave, Nightjohn.