At the start of Act 3, the song is called, “I Said I Wasn’t Going To Tell Nobody, But I Couldn’t Keep It To Myself.” I think the song was meant to instill compassion to both Lyle and Papa D. The black townspeople are united to send a message to Lyle to stop with the madness. Papa D. told the truth at the courthouse about Lyle past killing. At the end of the case, Lyle learned he is off the hook yet again. But he revealed the truth to the world. So how is it his credibility is not harmed given he had a history of admitting to the killings?
Jo’s testimony was fabricated to protect her from losing Lyle. Her testimony about how Richard grabbed her arm and tried to kiss her, and both boys jumped on Lyle. Jo on the other hand showed her
Jo’s testimony was fabricated to protect her from losing Lyle. Her testimony about how Richard grabbed her arm and tried to kiss her, and both boys jumped on Lyle. Jo on the other hand showed her