# Uplift explained — The Walls of Jericho

> Chapter companion for The Walls of Jericho by Rudolph Fisher.

## What happens

This chapter focuses on the theme of uplift and the various ways characters seek to improve themselves and their circumstances. It explores the social dynamics and personal aspirations within the community, highlighting the tension between individual advancement and collective progress.

## Themes in this chapter

### Identity and Self-Deception

The chapter explores how characters define themselves in relation to the ideal of uplift, potentially deceiving themselves about their true motivations and the feasibility of their goals.

### Freedom and Entrapment

The pursuit of uplift is framed as a quest for freedom from limiting circumstances, while also revealing the social and economic entrapments that make true freedom difficult to achieve.

## Character check-ins

### Pat

Central figure in the chapter, navigating personal aspirations and community expectations.

### Linda Young

Her presence and relationship with Pat are central to the chapter's exploration of uplift and personal growth.

### Fred Merrit

Represents a potential avenue for Pat's advancement, embodying the theme of economic uplift.

## Links

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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_walls_of_jericho_se/chapters