A Man Reborn
They say that hell has several levels. I have no doubt in my mind that the Texas prison system is one of those levels. Jon Wayne Nobles went to prison plagued by his own demons, and what better way to exercise them than by joining the Dominican Order of Preachers? That must have worked for him too, because Nobles is even able to show compassion and learn forgiveness, which he shows Earle before being executed. I have no doubt in my mind that before Nobles dies, he was re-habilitated.
By becoming a member of the Dominican Order of Preachers, Nobles gives us the first glimpse into his reformation. In prison joining a group or organization does not give you status. Status is earned based on your character and how one conducts himself in a variety of situations. However, being accepted by the Order is evidence that Nobles has had a change. Not everybody can join. For Nobles to be accepted, …show more content…
Gaining the respect of a guard is not so much a big deal as gaining the respect of his fellow inmates. Death row inmates are given and unspoken respect from the guards. At the end of every shift the guards leave Ellis Unit to go home to their families and friends. Outside of those walls, these guards have a life. Inside of those walls, the inmates life belongs to the state. The prison officials realize that these inmates have nothing to lose. The inmates know the guards have everything to lose. Nobles makes this evident when he cuts himself with a razor blade so the guards would have to open his cell. He could have lost his life, but it was not of much consequence compared to punching on of the guards. Gaining the respect of the inmates requires a mutual respect that Nobles lacked when he first arrived at Ellis Unit. Even after his incident with Gene Hathorn, Nobles was still able to remain civil as they show respect for each other. Proving Nobles was not the same man he used to
They say that hell has several levels. I have no doubt in my mind that the Texas prison system is one of those levels. Jon Wayne Nobles went to prison plagued by his own demons, and what better way to exercise them than by joining the Dominican Order of Preachers? That must have worked for him too, because Nobles is even able to show compassion and learn forgiveness, which he shows Earle before being executed. I have no doubt in my mind that before Nobles dies, he was re-habilitated.
By becoming a member of the Dominican Order of Preachers, Nobles gives us the first glimpse into his reformation. In prison joining a group or organization does not give you status. Status is earned based on your character and how one conducts himself in a variety of situations. However, being accepted by the Order is evidence that Nobles has had a change. Not everybody can join. For Nobles to be accepted, …show more content…
Gaining the respect of a guard is not so much a big deal as gaining the respect of his fellow inmates. Death row inmates are given and unspoken respect from the guards. At the end of every shift the guards leave Ellis Unit to go home to their families and friends. Outside of those walls, these guards have a life. Inside of those walls, the inmates life belongs to the state. The prison officials realize that these inmates have nothing to lose. The inmates know the guards have everything to lose. Nobles makes this evident when he cuts himself with a razor blade so the guards would have to open his cell. He could have lost his life, but it was not of much consequence compared to punching on of the guards. Gaining the respect of the inmates requires a mutual respect that Nobles lacked when he first arrived at Ellis Unit. Even after his incident with Gene Hathorn, Nobles was still able to remain civil as they show respect for each other. Proving Nobles was not the same man he used to