In this section, you will be asked to explain the meaning, s…

In this sectiоn, yоu will be аsked tо explаin the meаning, significance, and context of a given quote from one of the texts studied in class. You should discuss the quote's relevance to the work as a whole, its themes, and any literary devices used. Avoid simple summarizing or restating the quotation. Instead, talk about the significance of the quote to the passage as a whole.     In no fewer than 3 sentences, explain the significance of the following quote from Charles Chesnutt's "The Goophered Grapevine":   "One end of the log was already occupied by a venerable-looking colored man. He held on his knees a hat full of grapes, over which he was smacking his lips with great gusto, and a pile of grape-skins near him indicated that the performance was no new thing."   Note: be sure to address Chesnutt's use of the word "performance" in your response.