The ideas which were important was the discrimination and the segregation. This is because the story deals with the narration of the African American family so they are often victim of the discriminatory and the other related practices.
After reading the book, it gave a clear picture of the situation of the African American people living there. It helped in understanding the entire scenario where the practices of discrimination are done against the family.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:  While the priest seemed disinterested and implied he could not go with the man, he changed his mind at the last minute.
Explanation: When we first meet the priest, he is simply turning pages in the magazine.  He then tells Leon that he is not able to attend because of improper protocol.  But as Leon is getting up to leave, the priest tells him to wait, and comes back with a coat on.  This shows us that the priest has had a change of heart and decided to go after all.