Congregation-the members of the church that attend the service.
Sconces-a projecting wall bracket or fixture used for holding a candle or other light
Shroud-cloak or covering used to wrap a dead body for a funeral, something that conceals or obstructs view
Premonition-a dream or image in which one sees what is to come
Goblets-drinking vessel usually a glass with a stem and bowl attached.
Gossamer-fine filmy cobweb, any light or filmy substance, sheer material
Ambivalent feelings-contradicting feelings
inkling- clue, idea
distorted-not clear, obstructed
splendor-magnificence, beauty
phosphorous-a chemical element that glows in the dark
inventory-keep a record of, list
Mr. Smalls will not turn the treasure over to the foundation until he has inventoried everything. Mr. Pluto can stay in the cave until the inventory is done (the rest of an old man?s life).
-The plan was successful- Mr.Smalls proved that he is a man that will protect his property. The Darrows will still be embarrassed about what happened.
Remote-far away
Stealthily-secretly, quietly, softly, sneaky, carefully, gingerly
THEMES:father /son relationships
Black History, freedom, slavery,
Respect, family, friendships, ghosts, segregation, the negro church, home,
Legacy, ancestors, fear
Genre: historical fiction, mystery