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In the Heat of the Night

John Dudley Ball

In the Heat of the Night

John Dudley Ball

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  • Summary
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  • Chapters 1-3
  • Chapters 4-7
  • Chapters 8-10
  • Chapters 11-12
  • Chapters 13-14
  • Character Analysis
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  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
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  • Introduction
  • Before Reading
  • During Reading
  • After Reading
    • Summary - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Important Quotes - Essay Topics - Introduction - Before Reading - During Reading - After Reading

    In the Heat of the Night Essay Topics

    1.

    How does Sam Wood change in the novel? Describe the transformations in his relationships with Virgil, Bill, and Duena.

    2.

    What techniques does Ball use to set up plausible suspects to misdirect the reader?

    3.

    What characteristics and behaviors does Virgil Tibbs exhibit that surprise the Southern city of Wells? How does the town respond, and what commentary is Ball making about racism through their responses?

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