In this chapter, we learn that Maycomb is a small town with a close-knit community where rumors and gossip spread quickly. The town is also shown to be racially divided and struggles with issues of injustice and prejudice. Additionally, Maycomb's residents are very judgmental and hold strong opinions about individuals within the community.
You learn that atticus was not such a bad person also he was a humerous person an his family was weird...
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In this chapter you learn that the Ewell's had been the disgrace of Maycomb for three generations. According to Atticus, the Ewell's had never done an honest day's work, they go against the laws of Maycomb and won't change their ways for anyone. It is also found out that the Ewell's are dirt poor, only come to school for the first day of school and have a low social status.
Maycomb School is introduced in the first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" when Scout Finch mentions that her first day of school was approaching and she would be joining first grade at Maycomb's lone school.
It was the coldest winter ever and it snowed for the first time.
In Chapter 22 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," the statement "Maycomb folks are the safest folks in the world" is said sarcastically by Atticus in response to Mrs. Merriweather's contradictory belief that the people of Maycomb are the most backward group in the world. Atticus is highlighting the hypocrisy and ignorance of some Maycomb residents who judge others while turning a blind eye to their own faults.
Maycomb Co., Missouri. See chapter 1 for verification.
The chapter is called In Which I Learn to Season My Food
Mr. Connor is the person described as Maycomb's ancient beadle. Mr. Conner is actually the man that arrested Boo Radley in the first chapter of To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee.
Nut grass is mentioned in Chapter 5 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." It is a metaphor used by Atticus to explain how deeply rooted racism is in Maycomb society.
In chapter 9, we learn that Dimmesdale's health is beginning to fail. He looks pale and thin.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem and Scout go to church with Calpurnia in Chapter 12. This chapter explores the theme of racial segregation and the different worlds that Jem and Scout experience in their small town of Maycomb.