Chapter 8
1.) Why does Scout quiz Atticus about his visit to the Radley house? How much does Atticus tell her?
- Atticus sends his condolences to the Radley family because Mrs. Radley passed away. Scout asks Atticus if she saw Boo Radley,but Atticus replies to her that he saw nothing.
2.) Why does Atticus save Miss Maudie’s oak rocking chair?
- Atticus saves Miss Maudie's oak, rocking chair, for it is a precious possession to her. Atticus knows the fact that she acknowledges the chair.
3.) When Atticus asks Scout about the blanket around her shoulders, what does Jem realize?
- Jem has realized Boo Radley has given the blanket to Scout out of kindness and compassion to protect them. This is his way of comforting the children, instead of trying to introduce himself formally.
4.) Explain what Atticus means by telling Jem not to let his discovery “inspire” him to “further glory”? Is there any reason why Jem might now do as his father says?
- The discovery of Boo Radley is real after under the suspicion of the blanket incident, but Atticus wants him to leave Boo alone and not to bother him. Jem rejects Atticus' instructions because he finally acknowledges Boo Radley's real, and he is curious about Boo Radley wanting to get together somehow.
- Atticus sends his condolences to the Radley family because Mrs. Radley passed away. Scout asks Atticus if she saw Boo Radley,but Atticus replies to her that he saw nothing.
2.) Why does Atticus save Miss Maudie’s oak rocking chair?
- Atticus saves Miss Maudie's oak, rocking chair, for it is a precious possession to her. Atticus knows the fact that she acknowledges the chair.
3.) When Atticus asks Scout about the blanket around her shoulders, what does Jem realize?
- Jem has realized Boo Radley has given the blanket to Scout out of kindness and compassion to protect them. This is his way of comforting the children, instead of trying to introduce himself formally.
4.) Explain what Atticus means by telling Jem not to let his discovery “inspire” him to “further glory”? Is there any reason why Jem might now do as his father says?
- The discovery of Boo Radley is real after under the suspicion of the blanket incident, but Atticus wants him to leave Boo alone and not to bother him. Jem rejects Atticus' instructions because he finally acknowledges Boo Radley's real, and he is curious about Boo Radley wanting to get together somehow.
Chapter 9
1.) How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? What are his reasons?-Atticus defends Tom Robinson because he has a relationship with Calpurnia's church. Atticus' job as a lawyer to believe he is innocent until proven guilty. Also wants to be a role model for the kids.
2.) Scout and Jem have “mixed feelings” about Christmas. Explain. What are these feelings and why do they feel this way?
-The good aspects about Christmas are Uncle Jack, the Christmas tree, and the presents coming. The bad aspects about Christmas are the relatives; especially, Francis because he's the troublemaker. For instance, Atticus was being named "nigger-lover". He would divert the blame to someone else instead of himself being accountable. Also importantly, Scout dislikes Aunt Alexandra because she perceives Scout as not ladylike in any sort of way. Aunt Alexandra is disliked amongst the kids because she doesn't understand children generally.
3.) Uncle Jack Finch tells Scout that she is growing out of her pants. What does this mean and why might he say it?- "Growing out of her pants" means that Uncle Jack thinks she's at a point belonging with the older age being allowed to curse, but she's only a second grader. Finch thinks that she is a lot older than she originally is, but again she is in second grade.
4.) When Francis talks to Scout he reveals an unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra. What is this?
-Francis reveals to Scout that Aunt Alexandra is a gossip girl, and thinks that she is right, and everyone else is wrong.
5.) Does Scout learn anything from overhearing Atticus’s conversation with Uncle Jack? What might this be?
- Scout overhears that it's all right to curse and have a temper from time to time. Atticus lets her hear it because she is correcting Scout to learn from her mistakes and a heads up for what might the future store.
6.) Read the final sentence of Chapter 9. Explain in your own words what it means and why it might be important in the story.
- Scout overhears from Atticus learning from and listening to him which she knows and makes preparations towards the future.
2.) Scout and Jem have “mixed feelings” about Christmas. Explain. What are these feelings and why do they feel this way?
-The good aspects about Christmas are Uncle Jack, the Christmas tree, and the presents coming. The bad aspects about Christmas are the relatives; especially, Francis because he's the troublemaker. For instance, Atticus was being named "nigger-lover". He would divert the blame to someone else instead of himself being accountable. Also importantly, Scout dislikes Aunt Alexandra because she perceives Scout as not ladylike in any sort of way. Aunt Alexandra is disliked amongst the kids because she doesn't understand children generally.
3.) Uncle Jack Finch tells Scout that she is growing out of her pants. What does this mean and why might he say it?- "Growing out of her pants" means that Uncle Jack thinks she's at a point belonging with the older age being allowed to curse, but she's only a second grader. Finch thinks that she is a lot older than she originally is, but again she is in second grade.
4.) When Francis talks to Scout he reveals an unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra. What is this?
-Francis reveals to Scout that Aunt Alexandra is a gossip girl, and thinks that she is right, and everyone else is wrong.
5.) Does Scout learn anything from overhearing Atticus’s conversation with Uncle Jack? What might this be?
- Scout overhears that it's all right to curse and have a temper from time to time. Atticus lets her hear it because she is correcting Scout to learn from her mistakes and a heads up for what might the future store.
6.) Read the final sentence of Chapter 9. Explain in your own words what it means and why it might be important in the story.
- Scout overhears from Atticus learning from and listening to him which she knows and makes preparations towards the future.
Chapter 10
1.) Scout says that “Atticus was feeble”. Do you think that this is her view as she tells the story or her view when she was younger? Why? Does she still think this after the events recorded in this chapter?
- Scout thought "Atticus was feeble" because she thought in his fifties he has become old and frail due to being younger than before and being naive. Also Atticus doesn't really play a sport; lets Scout think he was even more "feeble." No, she turns from feeble to courageous when encountering the dog and sniping it. He used to be named,"dead shot."
2.) In this chapter Atticus tells his children that “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”. What reason does he give for saying this?
- Atticus tells his children "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird," for they give only pleasure to people around by singing/chirping. Mockingbirds don't annoy or harm other people.
3.) Near the end of this chapter Atticus cuts off Heck Tate as he is speaking to Jem. What might Heck have been about to say, and why would Atticus want to stop him from saying it?
- Heck Tate might have told Jem that he was one of the deadliest shots in Maycomb, but Atticus cuts him off for saying that because he doesn't like to enlist bragging rights. Atticus wants to display a humble, modest character.
4.) Jem and Scout have different views about telling people at school how well Atticus can shoot. Explain this difference. Which view is closer to your own? Explain.
- Jem wants to keep it a secret as Atticus intended it to be out of respect, but Scout spreads news to the whole school to enlist bragging rights about it. Jem is starting to act more like a gentlemen. Jem's view is the better option because it's better to not know about the information than to know.
- Scout thought "Atticus was feeble" because she thought in his fifties he has become old and frail due to being younger than before and being naive. Also Atticus doesn't really play a sport; lets Scout think he was even more "feeble." No, she turns from feeble to courageous when encountering the dog and sniping it. He used to be named,"dead shot."
2.) In this chapter Atticus tells his children that “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”. What reason does he give for saying this?
- Atticus tells his children "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird," for they give only pleasure to people around by singing/chirping. Mockingbirds don't annoy or harm other people.
3.) Near the end of this chapter Atticus cuts off Heck Tate as he is speaking to Jem. What might Heck have been about to say, and why would Atticus want to stop him from saying it?
- Heck Tate might have told Jem that he was one of the deadliest shots in Maycomb, but Atticus cuts him off for saying that because he doesn't like to enlist bragging rights. Atticus wants to display a humble, modest character.
4.) Jem and Scout have different views about telling people at school how well Atticus can shoot. Explain this difference. Which view is closer to your own? Explain.
- Jem wants to keep it a secret as Atticus intended it to be out of respect, but Scout spreads news to the whole school to enlist bragging rights about it. Jem is starting to act more like a gentlemen. Jem's view is the better option because it's better to not know about the information than to know.
Chapter 11
1.) How does Atticus advise Jem to react to Mrs. Dubose’s taunts?
- Atticus advises Jem to be a gentlemen towards Mrs. Dubose. Atticus perceives Mrs. Dubose as an elderly neighbor, so he reassures Jem to be kind and patient.
2.) What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children’s mother? How does Jem feel about this?
- Mrs. Dubose says it was the children's mother's fault how they were raised without discipline, and didn't like how Atticus did not remarry. Jem threw a tantrum after this and rampaged by stomping on her bushes and breaking Scout's baton.
3.) What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is this a fair punishment for his “crime”?
- the consequences for Jem's actions leads to reading to Mrs. Dubose for a whole month. Not necessarily a fair punishment for his "crime" because she's the one who got herself into a pickle when she emotionally wounded Jem by talking about the accusations of his mother.
4.) Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like “nigger-lover”. How far do you agree with him? Explain.
- Atticus thinks of the insults like"_____, lover" is an assumption how being involved with African Americans is a bad thing in life, but he really doesn't care what other's opinions. Like Atticus, I agree that being a "_____, lover" is actually a complement because he accepts everyone not by their color, but their goodwill.
5.) Why, in Atticus’ view, was Mrs. Dubose “a great lady”?
- In Atticus' view he perceives Mrs. Dubose "a great lady" because always sees the positives aspects in others. Mrs. Dubose died courageously and nobly when she didn't use the pain killers that were prescribed. For instance, Dubose would taunt constantly, but the children got used to it. Furthermore, Atticus appreciates when she teaches them how to ignore and move on from taunts that will be a problem in the future.
6.) Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand”. What was her courageous act? What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
- Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand” because she was a morphine addict prescribed by it from the doctor to use as pain killers, but refused and died. Also importantly, Mrs. speaks what's on her mind, and doesn't really care how people comment on her. Lastly, she goes outside and endures the suffering, but doesn't really show it. Atticus is correct how Mrs. dubose was a courageous person who would act as a role model for the children, but not to be too overconfident.
7.) Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why you think Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
- Harper Lee decided to end the firs part because of the time jump, or the first part would lead up to the second part later through the book.
- Atticus advises Jem to be a gentlemen towards Mrs. Dubose. Atticus perceives Mrs. Dubose as an elderly neighbor, so he reassures Jem to be kind and patient.
2.) What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children’s mother? How does Jem feel about this?
- Mrs. Dubose says it was the children's mother's fault how they were raised without discipline, and didn't like how Atticus did not remarry. Jem threw a tantrum after this and rampaged by stomping on her bushes and breaking Scout's baton.
3.) What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is this a fair punishment for his “crime”?
- the consequences for Jem's actions leads to reading to Mrs. Dubose for a whole month. Not necessarily a fair punishment for his "crime" because she's the one who got herself into a pickle when she emotionally wounded Jem by talking about the accusations of his mother.
4.) Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like “nigger-lover”. How far do you agree with him? Explain.
- Atticus thinks of the insults like"_____, lover" is an assumption how being involved with African Americans is a bad thing in life, but he really doesn't care what other's opinions. Like Atticus, I agree that being a "_____, lover" is actually a complement because he accepts everyone not by their color, but their goodwill.
5.) Why, in Atticus’ view, was Mrs. Dubose “a great lady”?
- In Atticus' view he perceives Mrs. Dubose "a great lady" because always sees the positives aspects in others. Mrs. Dubose died courageously and nobly when she didn't use the pain killers that were prescribed. For instance, Dubose would taunt constantly, but the children got used to it. Furthermore, Atticus appreciates when she teaches them how to ignore and move on from taunts that will be a problem in the future.
6.) Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand”. What was her courageous act? What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
- Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand” because she was a morphine addict prescribed by it from the doctor to use as pain killers, but refused and died. Also importantly, Mrs. speaks what's on her mind, and doesn't really care how people comment on her. Lastly, she goes outside and endures the suffering, but doesn't really show it. Atticus is correct how Mrs. dubose was a courageous person who would act as a role model for the children, but not to be too overconfident.
7.) Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why you think Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
- Harper Lee decided to end the firs part because of the time jump, or the first part would lead up to the second part later through the book.
Chapter 12
1.) What new things does Scout learn from Jem and Scout’s visit to First Purchase Church about how the black people live?
- Jem and Scout learn about the African American Culture. First of all, they know that African Americans are loyal to their race, but the majority of them do not know how to read. Calpurnia is older than Atticus and has been with the Finch's and the Buford's longer. Secondly, they would sing the hymns instead of saying it during mass.
2.) What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education?- Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education that Cal teaches Zeebo from the Bible. Later on, Scout realizes the importance of education.
3.) Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbors at church.
- Code switching: how you talk to someone based on anything. Cal code-switches between the Finch household and her neighbors at church by speaking between English and "_____ talk." She talks professionally in the Finches house, but she is familiar in talking at First Purchase because she's familiar with her African Americans.
4.) How are Jem and Scout accepted at First Purchase?
Majority at First Purchase are welcoming and accepts Jem and Scout into their abode. Appreciates mainly how their dad is defending Tom Robinson, but Lula takes a stand saying they have their own church to go to.
Chapter 13
1.) Why does Aunt Alexandra come to stay with Atticus and his family? What is she like?
- Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with Atticus and his family to teach the children proper etiquette. Aunt Alexandra wants them to mature by wanting Scout to expose her true feminine side. Aunt Alexandra is an obsessive person about manners and discipline and wants the finches to follower in her footsteps.
2.) Read the first two things Alexandra says when she comes to the finch house. Provide a quote. Are these typical of her or not? Explain.
- Two things she said were, "Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia" and "Jean Louise, stop scratching your head." These are very typical of her because first impression reveal a lot about herself being disciplined and imperative.
3.) What are Aunt Alexandra’s ideas about breeding and family? Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? Who do you think is right?
- Aunt Alexandra's ideas about how refined the Finch family breed out to be. Atticus tells them to forget it because she doesn't want his children to change into Aunt Alexandra herself. Atticus is right because he doesn't necessarily think they misbehave, and also they are too young to understand because as they mature they will reveal who they are.
- Aunt Alexandra comes to stay with Atticus and his family to teach the children proper etiquette. Aunt Alexandra wants them to mature by wanting Scout to expose her true feminine side. Aunt Alexandra is an obsessive person about manners and discipline and wants the finches to follower in her footsteps.
2.) Read the first two things Alexandra says when she comes to the finch house. Provide a quote. Are these typical of her or not? Explain.
- Two things she said were, "Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia" and "Jean Louise, stop scratching your head." These are very typical of her because first impression reveal a lot about herself being disciplined and imperative.
3.) What are Aunt Alexandra’s ideas about breeding and family? Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? Who do you think is right?
- Aunt Alexandra's ideas about how refined the Finch family breed out to be. Atticus tells them to forget it because she doesn't want his children to change into Aunt Alexandra herself. Atticus is right because he doesn't necessarily think they misbehave, and also they are too young to understand because as they mature they will reveal who they are.
Chapter 14
1.) Why does Alexandra think Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia? How does Atticus respond to the suggestion?
- Alexandra thinks Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia because she isn't really part of the family only a maid. Alexandra thinks Calpurnia is in the way of their family, but Atticus keeps Cal and says to NO to her.
2.) Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights her back? Why is she less pleased when he tells Atticus about Dill?
- Scout is pleased because she thinks Jem is her equal and fights her back. Jem to Scout as if he betrayed someone when he tattles on Dill towards Atticus.
3.) What do we learn from Dill’s account of his running away?
- We learn from Dill's account from running away that his parent don't really care about their son and feeds him money, so that's why he turned out to be spoiled.
- Alexandra thinks Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia because she isn't really part of the family only a maid. Alexandra thinks Calpurnia is in the way of their family, but Atticus keeps Cal and says to NO to her.
2.) Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights her back? Why is she less pleased when he tells Atticus about Dill?
- Scout is pleased because she thinks Jem is her equal and fights her back. Jem to Scout as if he betrayed someone when he tattles on Dill towards Atticus.
3.) What do we learn from Dill’s account of his running away?
- We learn from Dill's account from running away that his parent don't really care about their son and feeds him money, so that's why he turned out to be spoiled.
Chapter 15
1.) What is the “nightmare” that now descends upon the children?
- The "nightmare" that now descends upon the children is the safety of Atticus. They worry about Atticus himself is endangered of how risking his life to defend Tom Robinson. For example, "'She won't let him alone about Tom Robinson. She almost said Atticus was disgracin' the family. Scout...I'm scared.' ' Scared'a what?' 'Scared about Atticus. Somebody might hurt him.'" (Page 197)
2.) Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus?
- Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus in search for Tom Robinson. Warns Atticus about moving Tom Robinson to another jail because the Ku Klux Klan might murder Tom Robinson for he is African American. The KKK doesn't want this to proceed in trial because they want to dealt with the problem themselves. Instead of telling the truth, he is giving heads up to the children what's going on.
4.) How does Jem react when Atticus tell him to go home, and why?
- Jem reacts by staying with Atticus because he wants to protect him. Heck Tate and the men might hunt him down and kill Tom Robinson, and also potentially killing Atticus along with him. So he does the right thing by staying with him rather than Scout because he's more important.
5.) What persuades the lynching-party to give up their attempt on Tom’s life?
- Scout persuades the lynching-party to give up their attempt on Tom’s life. The conversation between Scout and Mr. Cunningham is just small talk, like a normal conversation in Maycomb County. The party perceives if Atticus passed away, then the children would be alone. Scout gives insight, and they believe a kid would be more trustworthy.
6.) Comment on the way Scout affects events without realizing it at the time.
- Scout acts is the only one that acts normal and kind of diffuses the tense situation in that matter. She treated the situation as if it were a normal day to her. Scout might have saved Atticus' life by butting into the conversation also .
- The "nightmare" that now descends upon the children is the safety of Atticus. They worry about Atticus himself is endangered of how risking his life to defend Tom Robinson. For example, "'She won't let him alone about Tom Robinson. She almost said Atticus was disgracin' the family. Scout...I'm scared.' ' Scared'a what?' 'Scared about Atticus. Somebody might hurt him.'" (Page 197)
2.) Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus?
- Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus in search for Tom Robinson. Warns Atticus about moving Tom Robinson to another jail because the Ku Klux Klan might murder Tom Robinson for he is African American. The KKK doesn't want this to proceed in trial because they want to dealt with the problem themselves. Instead of telling the truth, he is giving heads up to the children what's going on.
4.) How does Jem react when Atticus tell him to go home, and why?
- Jem reacts by staying with Atticus because he wants to protect him. Heck Tate and the men might hunt him down and kill Tom Robinson, and also potentially killing Atticus along with him. So he does the right thing by staying with him rather than Scout because he's more important.
5.) What persuades the lynching-party to give up their attempt on Tom’s life?
- Scout persuades the lynching-party to give up their attempt on Tom’s life. The conversation between Scout and Mr. Cunningham is just small talk, like a normal conversation in Maycomb County. The party perceives if Atticus passed away, then the children would be alone. Scout gives insight, and they believe a kid would be more trustworthy.
6.) Comment on the way Scout affects events without realizing it at the time.
- Scout acts is the only one that acts normal and kind of diffuses the tense situation in that matter. She treated the situation as if it were a normal day to her. Scout might have saved Atticus' life by butting into the conversation also .
Chapter 16
1.) What does the atmosphere in Maycomb at the beginning of the trial show about human nature?
- Before the people go in the courtroom, they are in the town square being impatient about going in the courtroom. The public is curious and wants to be involved, but seperated audience from blacks and whites leading to people gossiping about rumors on the case.
2.) What sort of person is Dolphus Ramond?
- Dolphus Ramond is a rich, alcoholic who has a lot of land. Dolphus Ramond is also not racist because he hangs out with black people and has a black wife and mixed children. His wife killed herself because she found out Dolphus was sleeping with another woman.
3.) How does Reverend Sykes help the children see and hear the trial?
-Reverend Sykes is a well-known, public figure who takes the children up the balcony to get seats. The people who are on the balcony for a better view are the important ones.
4.) Why is Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson?
-Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson because even though the court is forcing him and assigning him to defend Tom Robinson, Atticus chooses to do a good job in defending Tom Robinson, for he's lawyer. The party of old men that are waiting say stuff about Atticus. He is making the choice to defend Tom Robinson. She doesn't understand why Atticus' role of why would he not choose to do the wrong thing.
5.) Comment on Judge Taylor’s attitude to his job. Does he take the trial seriously or not?
-It is a casual environment, but Judge Taylor takes his trials seriously, but he seems to be lackadaisical because he knows the law and justice. Judge Taylor would be perceived to be sleeping on the job, but he's not.
- Before the people go in the courtroom, they are in the town square being impatient about going in the courtroom. The public is curious and wants to be involved, but seperated audience from blacks and whites leading to people gossiping about rumors on the case.
2.) What sort of person is Dolphus Ramond?
- Dolphus Ramond is a rich, alcoholic who has a lot of land. Dolphus Ramond is also not racist because he hangs out with black people and has a black wife and mixed children. His wife killed herself because she found out Dolphus was sleeping with another woman.
3.) How does Reverend Sykes help the children see and hear the trial?
-Reverend Sykes is a well-known, public figure who takes the children up the balcony to get seats. The people who are on the balcony for a better view are the important ones.
4.) Why is Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson?
-Scout confused after overhearing remarks about her father’s defense of Tom Robinson because even though the court is forcing him and assigning him to defend Tom Robinson, Atticus chooses to do a good job in defending Tom Robinson, for he's lawyer. The party of old men that are waiting say stuff about Atticus. He is making the choice to defend Tom Robinson. She doesn't understand why Atticus' role of why would he not choose to do the wrong thing.
5.) Comment on Judge Taylor’s attitude to his job. Does he take the trial seriously or not?
-It is a casual environment, but Judge Taylor takes his trials seriously, but he seems to be lackadaisical because he knows the law and justice. Judge Taylor would be perceived to be sleeping on the job, but he's not.
Chapter 17
1.) What are the main points in Heck Tate’s evidence?
- Heck Tate's evidence explains he was brought up by by Bob Ewell. He says that Mr. Ewell was saying to him that his girl, Mayella, was raped by a black man. Heck Tate says that she has a black eye on her right eye, and she has bruises all over her neck. Later, Heck Tate then sees Tom Robinson running from the crime scene.
2.) What does Atticus show in his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate?
- Atticus shows that Mayella she was bruised all over her body, and never examined by a doctor.
3.) What do we learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family in this chapter?
- We can learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family they have struggled and complained about black people. Mr. Ewell and Mrs. Ewell never acknowledge each other. Mr. Ewell is not concerned about the well-being of his daughter. His only concern is about Tom Robinson getting in trouble, and in placing blame and getting someone in trouble.
4.) What do you learn from Bob Ewell’s evidence?
- Bob Ewell is constantly avoiding the question, and Bob Ewell appears to be left handed.
5.) Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write out his name? What does the jury see when he does this?
- Atticus does this to see what hand he could write with to fall under more suspicion that the jury sees \ he is left-handed. Assuming that Mr. Ewell held Mayella on the neck with his right hand and punch her with his left hand.
- Heck Tate's evidence explains he was brought up by by Bob Ewell. He says that Mr. Ewell was saying to him that his girl, Mayella, was raped by a black man. Heck Tate says that she has a black eye on her right eye, and she has bruises all over her neck. Later, Heck Tate then sees Tom Robinson running from the crime scene.
2.) What does Atticus show in his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate?
- Atticus shows that Mayella she was bruised all over her body, and never examined by a doctor.
3.) What do we learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family in this chapter?
- We can learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family they have struggled and complained about black people. Mr. Ewell and Mrs. Ewell never acknowledge each other. Mr. Ewell is not concerned about the well-being of his daughter. His only concern is about Tom Robinson getting in trouble, and in placing blame and getting someone in trouble.
4.) What do you learn from Bob Ewell’s evidence?
- Bob Ewell is constantly avoiding the question, and Bob Ewell appears to be left handed.
5.) Why does Atticus ask Bob Ewell to write out his name? What does the jury see when he does this?
- Atticus does this to see what hand he could write with to fall under more suspicion that the jury sees \ he is left-handed. Assuming that Mr. Ewell held Mayella on the neck with his right hand and punch her with his left hand.
Chapter 18
Is Mayella like her father or different from him? Explain in what ways they are similar and/or different.
- Mayella is different from her father because she is emotional every time Atticus asks her a question, but Bob is not emotional standing firmm answering Atticus' questions without hesitation. Mayella does not seem to be intelligent, but neither is Bob, and also they both lie.
2.) What might be the reason for Mayella’s crying in court?
- Reasons to believe Mayella's crying in court because she sensitive, faking it, or upset that her father beat her up.
3.) How does Mayella react to Atticus’ politeness? Is she used to people being polite?
- Mayella reacts by Atticus' politeness by asking not to make fun of her because is not used to the environment of people being polite to her. Makes her seem intelligent and ignorant.
4.) How well does Mr. Gilmer prove Tom’s guilt in the eyes of the reader and in the eyes of the jury? Can you suggest why these might be different?
- Mr. Gilmer prove Tom’s guilt in the eyes of the reader and in the eyes of the jury that Mayella keeps retelling the beating and the rape. The atmosphere makes the people feel like Tom is guilty. The jury might think that Tom is innocent because he's crippled though. Also importantly, the jury might think that Bob Ewell beat up Mayella. The jury is favoring Mayella because of her race and acting innocent.
- Mayella is different from her father because she is emotional every time Atticus asks her a question, but Bob is not emotional standing firmm answering Atticus' questions without hesitation. Mayella does not seem to be intelligent, but neither is Bob, and also they both lie.
2.) What might be the reason for Mayella’s crying in court?
- Reasons to believe Mayella's crying in court because she sensitive, faking it, or upset that her father beat her up.
3.) How does Mayella react to Atticus’ politeness? Is she used to people being polite?
- Mayella reacts by Atticus' politeness by asking not to make fun of her because is not used to the environment of people being polite to her. Makes her seem intelligent and ignorant.
4.) How well does Mr. Gilmer prove Tom’s guilt in the eyes of the reader and in the eyes of the jury? Can you suggest why these might be different?
- Mr. Gilmer prove Tom’s guilt in the eyes of the reader and in the eyes of the jury that Mayella keeps retelling the beating and the rape. The atmosphere makes the people feel like Tom is guilty. The jury might think that Tom is innocent because he's crippled though. Also importantly, the jury might think that Bob Ewell beat up Mayella. The jury is favoring Mayella because of her race and acting innocent.