Chapter 30 Summary

Much to the relief of the people in the courtroom, the electricity returns as the people assembled wait for the jury to return with the verdict. However, in the jury room, one lone juror, Alexander Van Ness, is not ready to give a guilty verdict. And, since the jurors must return a unanimous verdict in order to convict Kabuo, the court is adjourned for the evening.

Chapter 30 Analysis

The return of electricity to the courthouse symbolizes the fact that accident is no longer controlling events in the courtroom. This foreshadows Kabuo's freedom.