Questions and Answers
Who is Charlie?
A fourteen-year-old boy who has been in an Alabama jail for two nights.
Who is George?
Charlie’s mother's boyfriend who often came home drunk and physically abused her.
Who are The Jennings?
A middle-aged white couple from the country who lost their grandchild and offered Charlie college money.
What does the chapter title 'Surely Doomed' refer to?
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What happened to Charlie when he was in an adult prison?
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Study Notes
Charlie
- Fourteen-year-old boy incarcerated in Alabama for two nights, charged with killing George.
- Small in stature, had a positive academic and behavior history before confessing to the crime.
- His mother frequently returned home intoxicated and suffered abuse from George, leading to medical emergencies.
- Concerned for his mother's life, Charlie called 911 but found the courage to confront George instead.
- In a moment of rage, Charlie retrieved a gun from George's nightstand and shot him in the head.
George
- Charlie's mother's boyfriend, who was often intoxicated.
- Inflicted physical abuse on Charlie's mother, requiring her to seek emergency medical assistance.
The Jennings
- A middle-aged white couple grieving the loss of their only grandchild to suicide.
- Reached out to Charlie, offering to fund his college education with the savings they had set aside for their grandson.
- Develop a familial relationship with Charlie, providing support and ensuring he attends college.
Chapter Title: "Surely Doomed"
- The title reflects Alabama's disproportionately high death penalty rate, impacting case loads for lawyers like Stevenson.
- The circumstances surrounding Charlie's situation prompt reflection on the moral objectives of the criminal justice system.
- While the system claims to punish offenders and protect the innocent, it fails to achieve these goals in the cases of George and Charlie.
Charlie's Experience in Adult Prison
- Charlie faced severe violence, including multiple incidents of rape by fellow inmates while incarcerated in an adult prison.
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Explore key concepts from Chapter 6 of 'Just Mercy' through these flashcards. This chapter highlights the story of Charlie, a young boy trapped in a cycle of violence and injustice. Understand the complexities of his situation and the broader themes of the book.
