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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.

What happens

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.

Themes in this chapter

  • 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.