The Undetermined Amount.
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Amy Houser Houser 1 English 113 Mrs. Lomax October 5, 2002 The Undetermined Amount A day in Johnson's life reveals several confrontations that enrage every fiber of his being. But Johnson, a man with many morals is able to push his anger down inside along with many other things. Johnson in "Like a Winding Sheet" eventually releases his encroaching rage through his tense, tingling hands. Johnson is an African American male who has a job working the late shift at a manufacturing plant. The story opens with Johnson lying in bed with the sheets wrapped tightly around his body; this is where the story gets its title "The Winding Sheet". Johnson's job requires him to stand on his feet for long periods of time, which make his legs ache. Getting out of bed in the mornings can be very challenging especially when he does not get enough rest. Johnson's wife, Mae also works the...


