



In Sycamore Row, there are many references to all that Jake and his wife Carla have lost in his defense of Hailey. In this novel, what qualities and characteristics does Jake have that make him a memorable and noteworthy character, resident of Clanton, and lawyer? Examples?ģ. Jake Brigance, (Of course, all we can picture is Mathew Mc Conaughy!) young and smart, has gained a great measure of respectability among the townspeople for his defense of Carl Lee. If you read or saw the novel/movie, have race relations among the townspeople changed or remain the same in this novel. We know the setting of Sycamore Row is Clanton, Mississippi, 3 years after Carl Lee Bailey is found innocent in the murder of the two men who have raped his daughter. She has graciously offered to share them with LitLovers. The following Discussion Questions were developed by MaryAnne Johnson of The Crack Spine Book Club.
