The main events of the plot so far in the Green Mile is really still developing. The book is still in its introduction phase. Paul Edgecome is the main character and is head guard and fellow guards are Dean Stanton, Harry Terwilliger, Brutus Howell, and Percey Wetmore. Percey Wetmore is a pain in the butt who thinks he can do anything he wants because he has family in high places. John Coffey is the main inmate in the story accused of killing and raping twin girls. Also, introduced is Delacroix a Frenchman who is currently waiting the electric chair. The story of how John Coffey an abnormally large African American man is found with two white little girls dead in his hands. He is charged and convicted of killing and raping these two little girls. The main social issue noticed right away is the racism that is still current in the story. They story is being told happened in 30's and black people are still regarded as below white people. I look forward to see where the story goes.
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I agree that it tackles the topic of racism. It seems like an interesting novel so far. I am excited to see how it develops.
I believe it is a very nice summary of the plot with great organization with the characters. You forgot to mention my favorite character Mr. Jingles (aka steam boat Willy). So far I agree that it touches on racism, although knowing the time period there was a lot of racism going on in that time, so I find it to be a big part of the book.
So far I really like this book, it really sticks to the early 1930's theme well and the characters are pretty interesting. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the novel.
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