Jem is convinced that the jury will acquit Tom Robinson after the evidence Atticus presented. After the verdict, Jem leaves the courtroom stunned, angry, and crying. The African American community loads the Finch family with food for defending Tom so valiantly, which surprises the children because Atticus didn't win.
Atticus tells Jem not to be disheartened because he will appeal Tom's case, and they stand a much better chance of winning on appeal. The neighborhood is abuzz with talk of the trial, and Miss Stephanie questions the children relentlessly until Miss Maudie sides with Atticus and puts an end to the discussion. In the days following the trial, Bob Ewell publicly threatens Atticus, which frightens the children. However, Atticus uses the opportunity to further educate his children on the ways of the world.
As they look forward to the appeal, Scout asks if Walter Cunningham can come over to play, which Aunt Alexandra firmly refuses to allow. In the process, Aunt Alexandra hurts Scout's feelings horribly, prompting Jem to guess why Boo Radley chooses to stay inside. In these chapters, Scout and Jem continue to mature as they begin to understand the importance of respect and integrity.
From the moment Atticus was assigned to defend Tom, he's been telling the children that he couldn't face them or God if he didn't try to free this man. But as the trial ends, the children gain new insight into their father. Scout is quite surprised when Reverend Skyes makes her stand along with the rest of the balcony as her father passes by.
Lee deftly adds to the impact of the respect the African American community has for Atticus by ending a chapter with this action.
The children are bitterly disappointed by the loss, but Miss Maudie helps them see it in a new light when she says, "'I thought, Atticus Finch won't win, he can't win, but he's the only man in these parts who can keep a jury out so long on a case like that. She realizes how evil people can be.
They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, don't do one thing but sing their hearts out of us. Paraphrase how Atticus explains the mob's actions to Scout.
Underwood who is a known racist is covering Atticus at the jail? Underwood is covering Atticus because he knows that it is the morally correct and lawful thing to do. Scout has little in common with her aunt and purposely tries to avoid Alexandra. Alexandra also views Scout as being "dull" because Scout rarely speaks to her when the family gets together. Overall, Aunt Alexandra feels that Scout is an immature tomboy that needs to develop manners as well as social skills.
Atticus sits outside of the jail in order to protect Tom Robinson from the lynch mob. Jem and Scout follow him, but they stay far enough away that he can't see them. When the children are ready to leave, they notice four old cars come into town. A shadowy group of men emerges.
How does Scout manage to end the danger? She singles out Mr. Cunningham and talks to him about Walter and then that lowers the tensions causing the mob to break up and leave. Calpurnia is essentially family and Atticus values her skill set and personality. He defends Calpurnia in front of his prejudiced sister and explains how important Calpurnia is to their family. Although Calpurnia is not afraid to discipline Scout and Jem, she is also sympathetic to their needs.
Scout says that "'Do you really think so? Atticus uses this approach not only with his children, but with all of Maycomb. Aunt Alexandra, meanwhile, takes over the Finch household and imposes her vision of social order. Ace your assignments with our guide to To Kill a Mockingbird!
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What is the significance of the gifts Boo Radley leaves in the knothole? Why does the jury find Tom guilty? Aunt Alexandra would be quick to say that the finest black woman can't ever be a proper role model for a white child. In these chapters, Scout confronts the issue of femininity through others in her household, as well:. Jem and Atticus: In a major and unexpected shift, Jem stops chastising Scout for acting like a girl, and instead says, "'It's time you started bein' a girl and acting right!
Later, Atticus further confuses the children by deeming that they need to start "'behaving like the little lady and gentleman that you are. He then tries to make light of the whole situation to cheer the children up. Curiously, Scout recognizes that "Atticus was only a man. It takes a woman to do that kind of work. Calpurnia: With much more gentle tactics than Aunt Alexandra, Calpurnia shows Scout a great deal about femininity. Scout absorbs Calpurnia's lessons willingly because Calpurnia doesn't try to force any standards on her.
Scout simply starts joining her in the kitchen as Jem enters adolescence and she remarks "by watching her I began to think there was some skill involved in being a girl. Lee shows the juxtaposition between Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra by the fact that Alexandra won't let Calpurnia cook for her lady friends. Ironically, though, at Calpurnia's church, Scout is "confronted with the Impurity of Women doctrine. It is indeed a confusing time for Scout.
Shadrach Bible one of the three captives who came out of the fiery furnace miraculously unharmed: Dan. Blackstone's Commentaries one of the most important books ever written on British law, written by Sir William Blackstone —80; Eng.
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