The movie, "A Lesson Before Dying," based on the book by Ernest J. Gaines, contains several conflicts among characters existing at various points throughout the movie. This paper will touch on some of them. Three of the biggest conflicts existing in the movie are over race, religion, and education. The main character, Grant Wiggins, has conflicts over one or more of these aspects with many characters in the movie. Wiggins has a conflict with "the …showed first 75 words of 952 total…

…showed last 75 words of 952 total…hoped he would. Furthermore, Wiggins' views change as a result of his visits and friendship with Jefferson. He takes responsibility for himself and his lot in life rather than blaming everything on the white man or on his own upbringing. He sees that one man can make a difference in someone else's life, which motivates him to be a better, more enthusiastic teacher. He realizes the importance of God and religion in life and death.