The Walls of Jericho · Chapter
Epigraph explained
The epigraph quotes the spiritual 'Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,' setting a tone of struggle and triumph that resonates with the novel's themes of overcoming obstacles.
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The epigraph quotes the spiritual 'Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,' setting a tone of struggle and triumph that resonates with the novel's themes of overcoming obstacles.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Resilience and Survival
The epigraph's allusion to the fall of Jericho evokes the idea of overcoming seemingly insurmountable barriers through faith and perseverance.
Key passages
“Joshua fit d’ battle ob Jericho And d’ walls come tumblin’ down—”
Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, and the walls came tumbling down.
The epigraph uses the spiritual to foreshadow themes of breaking down walls and achieving victory against odds.
