English & Literature

Explain the significance of the book title, In The Heat of the Night . Give possible reasons for the author's selection of this title

Asked by ify2 on 05 Nov 03:39

Last updated by anonymous on 06 Nov 23:27

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Answered by MHood2 on 06 Nov 23:27

The story and the catalyst that drives this story along is the fact that the story takes place in the deep south during a time when civil rights were considered optional. In the heat of the night is a play on words (in the heat of the moment) and it also alludes to the extreme humidity and heat experienced in the south which also causes people to have short tempers and to act without thinking.