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Paul's name is an allusion to Apostle Paul. Apostle Paul was one of the most notable early Christian leaders, similar to Paul's role as one of the first whites who was actually kind to blacks.

Gaines displays Jefferson as a Christ figure. The discussion of Christmas versus Easter and the date of Jefferson's execution coincide; the fact that Jefferson's death was a sacrifice to help end the belief that most blacks were nothing more than "hogs" also parallels Jefferson's role as a Christ figure.

Also, Grant refers to Tante Lou as "a great stone", which alludes to the old spiritual "I Shall Not Be Moved" and to the biblical image of Jesus as the "rock" of salvation.

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