At first, while reading this book, I was wondering what the title had to do with the plot. When I reached the point of the novel when Luther was praying and asking God for help, I finally understood. The "Hands" in the title refer to those opposing the Klan, and all affected by it who want to break it apart. An example of this is on page 4 of 13 in chapter 13(again sorry for the way I write the pages) when Luther says "We ask You tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands", referring to those helping to put an end to the Klan, primarily those breaking in to the Klan's facilities. Also, another example is on the next page, page 5 of 13 in chapter 31. Here, Luther is referring to Mr. McMahon and Robert when he says "Lay that trumpet in they hands. Give it to 'em, Lawd, then bring 'em home, safe and sound." I think that when you get to this part of the novel, you get a clear understanding of whose "Hands" the title is referring to.
I believe that the book’s title is referring to the hands of Luther, Armetta, Robert Carmichael, and the McMahons. The first example comes from early in the prayer (Pg. 211-212), when Luther spoke of a biblical story. It was the story of Joshua destroying the walls around the great city of Jericho. GOD told Joshua and his men to blow their trumpets around the walls and the city would tumble down. He did as he was told and the walls came down. This story is of a much smaller force overcoming evil and destroying the city with the help of GOD. This relates to Warren (Mr. McMahon) and Robert breaking into the Klan’s headquarters. They are very similar to Joshua’s men because they were doing the unthinkable and also praying for guidance before doing so. For Robert and Warren, it was helping take down the central Florida KKK without force; For Joshua’s men, taking down the walls around Jericho without weapons. The second example is from the prayer Luther said before Robert and Warren robbed the local KKK’s headquarters. In the prayer, Luther said, “Old Joshua b’lieved You, Lawd, and so do we. We ask you tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands.” Luther is directly asking for the trumpet to be laid into their hands, which would mean that the title of the book was referring to those who took part in the prayer. This is why the ‘Hands’ being referred to in the title belong to those of Luther, Armetta, Robert, and the McMahons.
Just like 15gourliasp, I did not fully understand the meaning of the title Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands until I read page 211, when Luther was praying to God and asking Him for help. When Luther asks God to "lay that trumpet in our hands," (page 211) he is asking God to place some strength and confidence into the hands of Mr. Warren McMahon and Robert Carmichael, as well as Luther, Armetta, and the McMahons, like 15gormanj already stated. I know this because the story of God and old Joshua, as mentioned in the prayer, was very similar to what Mr. McMahon and Robert were planning upon doing. God led Joshua to the walls of Jericho and told Joshua to let his trumpets blow. The walls then came crashing down. Mr. McMahon and Robert were going to break into the Klan's secret headquarters, and in order to do that, they would need to let their trumpets blow as well. They would need to use their confidence and protection from God in order to make it in and out of the headquarters without getting caught. This is similar to Joshua, who needed his confidence and protection from God to make the great walls of Jericho fall down. Another piece of evidence that concludes my theory of Robert and Mr. McMahon being the "hands" that the title implied would be near the end of the prayer. Luther goes on to say, "We ask You tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands. … But it's Mist'Warren and young Robert here who need Your help the most. … Show them the way to the secret hidden' place and, Lawd, Lay that trumpet in they hands." (page 211). Clearly, Luther wants the trumpet laid in the hands of everyone he is saying the prayer with, to help them do the best they can, but especially Robert and Mr. McMahon, who definitely need protection the most to conduct their plan.
Most of the novel left me dumbfounded about what the title’s meaning was about within the story. I would have to agree with my fellow classmate, 15gourliasp, with whose hands the book’s title implies. When Luther was speaking the prayer, I had to read it twice in order to comprehend it. I did not understand the story of old Joshua and the great walls of Jericho and how “Lay that trumpet in our hands,” was related to the plotline of the story. Once I slowly pieced together the prayer, the novel made sense. The “hands” are being referred to more than just the McMahons, Luther, and Armetta. They were only asking God for his help to keep Mr. McMahon, Robert, and Luther safe. It was true because after the sneaky situation, they returned home safe. The “hands” could also refer to all of the other people who were going through the wrath of the Klan. They were strong and mighty against the K.K.K. and prepared for the worst of them. In Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands, the “hands” were all of the people affected by the horrific incidents of the Ku Klux Klan.
While reading deeper into the novel, the title still confused me. Who's "hands" were the author implying? Just like my classmates above, the title had no connection whatsoever until page 211. 15gourliasp makes a good point when he says "The "Hands" in the title refer to those opposing the Klan, and all affected by it who want to break it apart". However, more specifically, I think that the "hands" are referring to the people that are missing and grieving Marvin. This book started off right away with the murder of Marvin, and throughout the book, people are discussing or truly sympathizing over him. On page 211, Luther is asking for God's help to protect Mr. McMahon, Luther, and Robert from the dangers of their sneaking around The Klan. 15rossmanh also makes a good point when she states, "The “hands” are being referred to more than just the McMahons, Luther, and Armetta. They were only asking God for his help to keep Mr. McMahon, Robert, and Luther safe.". I believe that the “hands” in this title were referring to those missing Marvin for those reasons.
I, as well as most of my fellow class mates, did not at all understand the title until page 211. The hands, can refer to anyone facing the bad things done by the clan. When Luther said "Lay that trumpet in our hands" he was referring to story of old joshua, and the great walls of Jericho. I know that almost everyone of my other class mates used this referral, but i strongly agree. The way that they needed to take down the clan, was without weapons, or violence. Joshua did this to destroy the walls of Jericho. By blowing trumpets, not by using weapons or violence. Another reason is that when Joshua faced the walls of Jericho, he needed strength, courage, and protection. They needed the strength, protection, and courage, just like joshua, to defeat the Klan.
At first like many others, I was troubled by the title of this book. Then, when I got to the part of the book when Luther was praying I finally understood. On page 211 when Luther prayed for safety for Warren and Rob, he referred to Joshua in the bible. How Joshua fought a war for God, peacefully without violence or weapons. Joshua only used trumpets and his faith in God to bring down one of the most securely structured buildings. “Show them the way to the secret hidin’ place and, Lawd, Lay that trumpet in our hands” Luther said. With this statement I believe Luther is asking God to lead them to the papers and documents, so that they could use them against the Ku Klux Klan, and bring them down. Luther wanted God to lay that trumpet in his hand, in the hands of all people who were opposing the Klan. So that they might, as Joshua did, bring the war to an end peacefully.
While reading this novel I was really wondering what the title had to do with the book. But once I got to page two hundred and eleven, I knew that the hands belonged to the blacks. The colored people are the ones who want success the most, so they want the trumpet in their hands. On page two hundred and eleven Luther read the prayer and the main line was “Lay that trumpet in our hands”, OUR HANDS was referring to him and the rest of the black people. Again on page two hundred and eleven “Lay that trumpet in their hands” THE HANDS is referring to the blacks because they have had the worst time and it is time for them to have a break from the racist comments and the killings. Only Susan Carol McCarthy knows who the hands really belonged to, but my opinion is that the hands are supposed to belong to the Negroes in Mayflower Florida. I know that Peter, John, and Fallon had different opinions on whose hands they were, but I think that the hands belong to the blacks. Susan has created a real mystery of whose hands they are.
The hands being implied in the title "Lay That Trumpet In Our Hands" are the hands of Luther, Armetta, the Mc Mahons, and Robert. They were asking God for safety, courage, and guidance to make it through the KKK's camp safely while they were looking for evidence to help end the Klan's terror on the people of Mayflower. This is supported in the example of pages 211-212 where Luther recites the prayer of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. "We fell, Lawd, like old Joshua, when you took him to the great walls of Jericho and told him to let Your trumpets blow". I looked up what a trumpet symbolizes in the Bible and Joshua 6 :Hebrews 11;30-31 and The Walls of Jericho would be the KKK and the trumpet would be the warning from all who want justice and peace and the control of the Klan to end. On page 211, the quote, "We ask You tonight lay that trumpet in our hands. We all know our part, Lawd, and we gonna do the best we can, but it's Mist Warren and young Robert here who needs Your help the most. Guide they steps, Lawd. Protect they path. Show them the way to the secret hidin place and, Lawd lay that trumpet in they hands."
When I first say this book, I was interested to find out what kind of role the trumpet and hands played in the plot of the story. When I read it, I still hadn't understood until page 211 in chapter 31. Like some of my other classmates said, he "Hands" that are referred to in the title Warren and Robert's. On page 211, Luther was praying before Warren and Robert went into the the Klan's fishing camp. He said, "We feel, Lawd, like old Joshua, when You took him to the great walls of Jericho and told him to let Your trumpets blow. Blow those trumpets, You said, and the great walls of Jericho will come tumblin' down. Old Joshua b'lieved You, Lawd, and so do we. We ask You tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands". In this prayer, he was asking God that the mighty trumpet that blew down the walls of Jericho, would be with Warren and Robert as they tried to investigate the Klan's fishing camp. But they were not only asking for God's help that night. They were asking that he stay with them and guide them through the rest of the fights between the KKK and the negroes of Southern Florida. God answered their prayers as Warren and Robert returned home safely and the dispute ended.
As of most of my class mates, I did not understand the meaning of the title at first. Then I realized that the "hands" were referring to all of the people who are against the Klan and the mistreatment of Negroes, Catholics, and Jews. On page 211, I realized that the trumpet is a symbol of bravery and peace. When Luther prays for Warren and Robert, he says to "lay the trumpet in their hands." The trumpet that he is referring to is the trumpet that helped blow down Jericho. They want this trumpet however, to blow down the walls of the Klan and also blow away some of the prejudice that happens in Florida. Also, on page 210, Armetta and Mrs. McMahon, are praying with Luther and the men. Therefore, they also want the trumpet in their hands, perhaps to hope that everyone stays safe. The trumpet helps symbolize peace also because when Joshua blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down, it happened without much violence. The "hands" that they are referring to are everyone's around the prayer table.
When first reading the title “LAY THAT TRUMPET IN OUR HANDS,” I thought that it had some musical implication. As I got deeper into the book I realized that the title could have nothing to do with music. That sparked a whole cluster of questions. One of witch being; whose hands are spoken of in the title. Then on page 211, Luther prays a prayer that answers them all. In his prayer Luther says, “We ask you tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands”. The hands that he refers to here are the hands of all the people fighting against the K.K.K. He also prays specifically for God to lay the trumpet in the hands of Robert and Warren when he says. “But it’s Mist’ Warren and young Robert here, who need your help the most. Guide they steps, Lawd. Protect they path. Show them the secret hidin’ place and, Lawd, Lay that trumpet in they hands.”
I was questioning the title throughout the whole book. Where did it fit in with the rest of the story? I didn’t understand the meaning until page two eleven, when Luther recites his prayer. I believe that the implied hands are the hands of Luther, the McMohons, Robert, and Armetta. I agree with 15gormanj. When the city of Jericho was destroyed by Joshua and his men, it was done without violence or weapons. They blew their trumpets and the walls crumbled. When Luther was praying for Warren and Robert, he asks god to lay the trumpet in their hands, and to guide them. Luther was asking god to guide them through all the disputes with Ku Klux Klan.
When first reading this book I didn’t know how the title related to the story. Then as I kept reading I realized that "hands" mean Reesa, her family, Armetta, Luther, and Robert Carmicheal. An example of this is, on page 211-212, Luther prays and asks God to "lay that trumpet in our hands." By asking God to "lay that trumpet in our hands" he is asking for protecting and courage. "Hands" can also mean Thurgood Marshall and Harry T. Moore. Meaning that the trumpet is hope and Mr. Marshall and Mr. Moore are the hands. For example, on page eighty two, Reesa even states that "they're all we've got!" Mr. Moore and Mr. Marshall are the only chance they've got to bringing the Klan to justice. "Hands" can mean a variety of different people.
When I first started to read “Lay that Trumpet in our Hands,” I could never fully understand what the title actually meant. I knew that it was a metaphorical trumpet, but what does it stand for, and who are the hands that are receiving the trumpet? As I read further into the book and reached the more in depth chapters, I finally understood. On pages 212-213, Luther prays to god, asking to lay the trumpet that Joshua used to blow down the walls of Jericho in the hands of everybody opposing the Ku Klux Klan. This makes perfect sense, because Joshua was a small force up against a large enemy, but with the help of God he conquered them. The small force of people going up against the larger force of the KKK is a similar story. Also, Luther refers to Mr. Warren McMahon and Robert Carmichael when he prays, “Guide they steps, Lawd. Protect they path. Show them the way to the secret hidin’ place and, Lawd, lay that trumpet in they hands. Give it to ‘em, Lawd, then bring ‘em home, safe and sound,” because they are trying to break into the Klan’s facilities. That is who the “hands” are referring to in the title “Lay that Trumpet in our Hands.”
In the question whose hand's are implied by the book title, I believe that the hands are not just Luthers, or the Macmahons, or Armetta's, but I believe that they are the hand's of everyone who has been repressed. I say this from the knowledge I gained on pages 211-212, when Luther makes reference to Bible story of the walls of Jericho being torn down by the sound of a trumpet blessed by God. So when Luther prays for saftey on their mission, he is praying for them to have success, because their success will affect everyone who is repressed wellbeing, because this one mission is helping to take down a entire organization in their area. So Luther is asking God to lay that trumpet in our hands so everyone may help, and be helped.
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ReplyDeleteAt first, while reading this book, I was wondering what the title had to do with the plot. When I reached the point of the novel when Luther was praying and asking God for help, I finally understood. The "Hands" in the title refer to those opposing the Klan, and all affected by it who want to break it apart. An example of this is on page 4 of 13 in chapter 13(again sorry for the way I write the pages) when Luther says "We ask You tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands", referring to those helping to put an end to the Klan, primarily those breaking in to the Klan's facilities. Also, another example is on the next page, page 5 of 13 in chapter 31. Here, Luther is referring to Mr. McMahon and Robert when he says "Lay that trumpet in they hands. Give it to 'em, Lawd, then bring 'em home, safe and sound." I think that when you get to this part of the novel, you get a clear understanding of whose "Hands" the title is referring to.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the book’s title is referring to the hands of Luther, Armetta, Robert Carmichael, and the McMahons. The first example comes from early in the prayer (Pg. 211-212), when Luther spoke of a biblical story. It was the story of Joshua destroying the walls around the great city of Jericho. GOD told Joshua and his men to blow their trumpets around the walls and the city would tumble down. He did as he was told and the walls came down. This story is of a much smaller force overcoming evil and destroying the city with the help of GOD. This relates to Warren (Mr. McMahon) and Robert breaking into the Klan’s headquarters. They are very similar to Joshua’s men because they were doing the unthinkable and also praying for guidance before doing so. For Robert and Warren, it was helping take down the central Florida KKK without force; For Joshua’s men, taking down the walls around Jericho without weapons. The second example is from the prayer Luther said before Robert and Warren robbed the local KKK’s headquarters. In the prayer, Luther said, “Old Joshua b’lieved You, Lawd, and so do we. We ask you tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands.” Luther is directly asking for the trumpet to be laid into their hands, which would mean that the title of the book was referring to those who took part in the prayer. This is why the ‘Hands’ being referred to in the title belong to those of Luther, Armetta, Robert, and the McMahons.
ReplyDeleteJust like 15gourliasp, I did not fully understand the meaning of the title Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands until I read page 211, when Luther was praying to God and asking Him for help. When Luther asks God to "lay that trumpet in our hands," (page 211) he is asking God to place some strength and confidence into the hands of Mr. Warren McMahon and Robert Carmichael, as well as Luther, Armetta, and the McMahons, like 15gormanj already stated. I know this because the story of God and old Joshua, as mentioned in the prayer, was very similar to what Mr. McMahon and Robert were planning upon doing. God led Joshua to the walls of Jericho and told Joshua to let his trumpets blow. The walls then came crashing down. Mr. McMahon and Robert were going to break into the Klan's secret headquarters, and in order to do that, they would need to let their trumpets blow as well. They would need to use their confidence and protection from God in order to make it in and out of the headquarters without getting caught. This is similar to Joshua, who needed his confidence and protection from God to make the great walls of Jericho fall down. Another piece of evidence that concludes my theory of Robert and Mr. McMahon being the "hands" that the title implied would be near the end of the prayer. Luther goes on to say, "We ask You tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands. … But it's Mist'Warren and young Robert here who need Your help the most. … Show them the way to the secret hidden' place and, Lawd, Lay that trumpet in they hands." (page 211). Clearly, Luther wants the trumpet laid in the hands of everyone he is saying the prayer with, to help them do the best they can, but especially Robert and Mr. McMahon, who definitely need protection the most to conduct their plan.
ReplyDeleteMost of the novel left me dumbfounded about what the title’s meaning was about within the story. I would have to agree with my fellow classmate, 15gourliasp, with whose hands the book’s title implies. When Luther was speaking the prayer, I had to read it twice in order to comprehend it. I did not understand the story of old Joshua and the great walls of Jericho and how “Lay that trumpet in our hands,” was related to the plotline of the story. Once I slowly pieced together the prayer, the novel made sense. The “hands” are being referred to more than just the McMahons, Luther, and Armetta. They were only asking God for his help to keep Mr. McMahon, Robert, and Luther safe. It was true because after the sneaky situation, they returned home safe. The “hands” could also refer to all of the other people who were going through the wrath of the Klan. They were strong and mighty against the K.K.K. and prepared for the worst of them. In Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands, the “hands” were all of the people affected by the horrific incidents of the Ku Klux Klan.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading deeper into the novel, the title still confused me. Who's "hands" were the author implying? Just like my classmates above, the title had no connection whatsoever until page 211. 15gourliasp makes a good point when he says "The "Hands" in the title refer to those opposing the Klan, and all affected by it who want to break it apart". However, more specifically, I think that the "hands" are referring to the people that are missing and grieving Marvin. This book started off right away with the murder of Marvin, and throughout the book, people are discussing or truly sympathizing over him. On page 211, Luther is asking for God's help to protect Mr. McMahon, Luther, and Robert from the dangers of their sneaking around The Klan. 15rossmanh also makes a good point when she states, "The “hands” are being referred to more than just the McMahons, Luther, and Armetta. They were only asking God for his help to keep Mr. McMahon, Robert, and Luther safe.". I believe that the “hands” in this title were referring to those missing Marvin for those reasons.
ReplyDeleteI, as well as most of my fellow class mates, did not at all understand the title until page 211. The hands, can refer to anyone facing the bad things done by the clan. When Luther said "Lay that trumpet in our hands" he was referring to story of old joshua, and the great walls of Jericho. I know that almost everyone of my other class mates used this referral, but i strongly agree. The way that they needed to take down the clan, was without weapons, or violence. Joshua did this to destroy the walls of Jericho. By blowing trumpets, not by using weapons or violence. Another reason is that when Joshua faced the walls of Jericho, he needed strength, courage, and protection. They needed the strength, protection, and courage, just like joshua, to defeat the Klan.
ReplyDeleteAt first like many others, I was troubled by the title of this book. Then, when I got to the part of the book when Luther was praying I finally understood. On page 211 when Luther prayed for safety for Warren and Rob, he referred to Joshua in the bible. How Joshua fought a war for God, peacefully without violence or weapons. Joshua only used trumpets and his faith in God to bring down one of the most securely structured buildings. “Show them the way to the secret hidin’ place and, Lawd, Lay that trumpet in our hands” Luther said. With this statement I believe Luther is asking God to lead them to the papers and documents, so that they could use them against the Ku Klux Klan, and bring them down. Luther wanted God to lay that trumpet in his hand, in the hands of all people who were opposing the Klan. So that they might, as Joshua did, bring the war to an end peacefully.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading this novel I was really wondering what the title had to do with the book. But once I got to page two hundred and eleven, I knew that the hands belonged to the blacks. The colored people are the ones who want success the most, so they want the trumpet in their hands. On page two hundred and eleven Luther read the prayer and the main line was “Lay that trumpet in our hands”, OUR HANDS was referring to him and the rest of the black people. Again on page two hundred and eleven “Lay that trumpet in their hands” THE HANDS is referring to the blacks because they have had the worst time and it is time for them to have a break from the racist comments and the killings. Only Susan Carol McCarthy knows who the hands really belonged to, but my opinion is that the hands are supposed to belong to the Negroes in Mayflower Florida. I know that Peter, John, and Fallon had different opinions on whose hands they were, but I think that the hands belong to the blacks. Susan has created a real mystery of whose hands they are.
ReplyDeleteThe hands being implied in the title "Lay That Trumpet In Our Hands" are the hands of Luther, Armetta, the Mc Mahons, and Robert. They were asking God for safety, courage, and guidance to make it through the KKK's camp safely while they were looking for evidence to help end the Klan's terror on the people of Mayflower. This is supported in the example of pages 211-212 where Luther recites the prayer of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. "We fell, Lawd, like old Joshua, when you took him to the great walls of Jericho and told him to let Your trumpets blow". I looked up what a trumpet symbolizes in the Bible and Joshua 6 :Hebrews 11;30-31 and The Walls of Jericho would be the KKK and the trumpet would be the warning from all who want justice and peace and the control of the Klan to end. On page 211, the quote, "We ask You tonight lay that trumpet in our hands. We all know our part, Lawd, and we gonna do the best we can, but it's Mist Warren and young Robert here who needs Your help the most. Guide they steps, Lawd. Protect they path. Show them the way to the secret hidin place and, Lawd lay that trumpet in they hands."
ReplyDeleteWhen I first say this book, I was interested to find out what kind of role the trumpet and hands played in the plot of the story. When I read it, I still hadn't understood until page 211 in chapter 31. Like some of my other classmates said, he "Hands" that are referred to in the title Warren and Robert's. On page 211, Luther was praying before Warren and Robert went into the the Klan's fishing camp. He said, "We feel, Lawd, like old Joshua, when You took him to the great walls of Jericho and told him to let Your trumpets blow. Blow those trumpets, You said, and the great walls of Jericho will come tumblin' down. Old Joshua b'lieved You, Lawd, and so do we. We ask You tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands". In this prayer, he was asking God that the mighty trumpet that blew down the walls of Jericho, would be with Warren and Robert as they tried to investigate the Klan's fishing camp. But they were not only asking for God's help that night. They were asking that he stay with them and guide them through the rest of the fights between the KKK and the negroes of Southern Florida. God answered their prayers as Warren and Robert returned home safely and the dispute ended.
ReplyDeleteAs of most of my class mates, I did not understand the meaning of the title at first. Then I realized that the "hands" were referring to all of the people who are against the Klan and the mistreatment of Negroes, Catholics, and Jews. On page 211, I realized that the trumpet is a symbol of bravery and peace. When Luther prays for Warren and Robert, he says to "lay the trumpet in their hands." The trumpet that he is referring to is the trumpet that helped blow down Jericho. They want this trumpet however, to blow down the walls of the Klan and also blow away some of the prejudice that happens in Florida. Also, on page 210, Armetta and Mrs. McMahon, are praying with Luther and the men. Therefore, they also want the trumpet in their hands, perhaps to hope that everyone stays safe. The trumpet helps symbolize peace also because when Joshua blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down, it happened without much violence. The "hands" that they are referring to are everyone's around the prayer table.
ReplyDeleteWhen first reading the title “LAY THAT TRUMPET IN OUR HANDS,” I thought that it had some musical implication. As I got deeper into the book I realized that the title could have nothing to do with music. That sparked a whole cluster of questions. One of witch being; whose hands are spoken of in the title. Then on page 211, Luther prays a prayer that answers them all. In his prayer Luther says, “We ask you tonight: Lay that trumpet in our hands”. The hands that he refers to here are the hands of all the people fighting against the K.K.K. He also prays specifically for God to lay the trumpet in the hands of Robert and Warren when he says. “But it’s Mist’ Warren and young Robert here, who need your help the most. Guide they steps, Lawd. Protect they path. Show them the secret hidin’ place and, Lawd, Lay that trumpet in they hands.”
ReplyDeleteI was questioning the title throughout the whole book. Where did it fit in with the rest of the story? I didn’t understand the meaning
ReplyDeleteuntil page two eleven, when Luther recites his prayer. I believe that the implied hands are the hands of Luther, the McMohons, Robert, and
Armetta. I agree with 15gormanj. When the city of Jericho was destroyed by Joshua and his men, it was done without violence or weapons. They blew their trumpets and the walls crumbled. When Luther was praying for Warren and Robert, he asks god to lay the trumpet in their hands, and to guide them. Luther was asking god to guide them through all the disputes with Ku Klux Klan.
When first reading this book I didn’t know how the title related to the story. Then as I kept reading I realized that "hands" mean Reesa, her family, Armetta, Luther, and Robert Carmicheal. An example of this is, on page 211-212, Luther prays and asks God to "lay that trumpet in our hands." By asking God to "lay that trumpet in our hands" he is asking for protecting and courage. "Hands" can also mean Thurgood Marshall and Harry T. Moore. Meaning that the trumpet is hope and Mr. Marshall and Mr. Moore are the hands. For example, on page eighty two, Reesa even states that "they're all we've got!" Mr. Moore and Mr. Marshall are the only chance they've got to bringing the Klan to justice. "Hands" can mean a variety of different people.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started to read “Lay that Trumpet in our Hands,” I could never fully understand what the title actually meant. I knew that it was a metaphorical trumpet, but what does it stand for, and who are the hands that are receiving the trumpet? As I read further into the book and reached the more in depth chapters, I finally understood. On pages 212-213, Luther prays to god, asking to lay the trumpet that Joshua used to blow down the walls of Jericho in the hands of everybody opposing the Ku Klux Klan. This makes perfect sense, because Joshua was a small force up against a large enemy, but with the help of God he conquered them. The small force of people going up against the larger force of the KKK is a similar story. Also, Luther refers to Mr. Warren McMahon and Robert Carmichael when he prays, “Guide they steps, Lawd. Protect they path. Show them the way to the secret hidin’ place and, Lawd, lay that trumpet in they hands. Give it to ‘em, Lawd, then bring ‘em home, safe and sound,” because they are trying to break into the Klan’s facilities. That is who the “hands” are referring to in the title “Lay that Trumpet in our Hands.”
ReplyDeleteIn the question whose hand's are implied by the book title, I believe that the hands are not just Luthers, or the Macmahons, or Armetta's, but I believe that they are the hand's of everyone who has been repressed. I say this from the knowledge I gained on pages 211-212, when Luther makes reference to Bible story of the walls of Jericho being torn down by the sound of a trumpet blessed by God. So when Luther prays for saftey on their mission, he is praying for them to have success, because their success will affect everyone who is repressed wellbeing, because this one mission is helping to take down a entire organization in their area. So Luther is asking God to lay that trumpet in our hands so everyone may help, and be helped.
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