1. Section 5 opens in spring 1926, several months after Joe Kills Dorcas. What is Joe's state of mind?
This is from the book Jazz by Toni Morrison

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

If someone wants to funds to you stick around it means they’re going to give you money

The opening stanza portray a frightened narrator fleeing though darkness. how does it rhythm reflect and enhance its meaning