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Reverend Sykes tells Scout her father is dying. He tells her in the court room "Stand up Ms Jean Louise, your father is passing.". This is also the time that Atticus Finch leaves the court room.
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Reverend Sykes tells the children to stand up in the courtroom during the trial of Tom Robinson as a sign of respect for their father, Atticus Finch. He wants them to show support and acknowledge their father's efforts in defending Tom.
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∙ 14y agoBecause her father (Atticus) has just served Tom Robinson justice for not raping Mayella Ewell. Reverend Sykes tells Scout to stand up as a sign of respect for her father as well.
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∙ 11y agoHe asked her to stand because it means your giving respect back to that person
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∙ 10y agoStand up your father is passin
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Who invites the children the children to sit in the black balcony?
Uncle Podger invites the children to sit in the black balcony.
Reverend Sykes threatened to do What to Lula?
Reverend Sykes threatened to have Lula removed from the church if she continued to disrupt the congregation during the service.
Where do the children go to watch Tom Robinson's trail?
They sit with the colored people, along with Reverend Sykes, on the balcony.
Why do the four men give up their seats for Jem Scout Dill and Reverend Sykes?
The four men give up their seats for Jem, Scout, Dill, and Reverend Sykes because Reverend Sykes tells them to show respect for the children and lets them know that they are Atticus Finch's children. This respect for Atticus and his family prompts the men to offer their seats.
Who is in Reverend Sykes in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Reverend Sykes is Calpurnia's reverend at her church, First Purchase.
What does Reverend Sykes say about court?
Reverend Sykes comments that the court is the only place where a black man stands a chance, indicating his belief that the legal system offers some hope for justice and fairness in a society where racial discrimination is rampant.
Who is the pastor of the negro church in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Reverend Sykes is the pastor of the Negro church in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is respected and plays a significant role in the African American community of Maycomb.
Where do to children go to watch tom robinsons trial and with who?
The children, Scout and Jem, go to the courthouse to watch Tom Robinson's trial. They are accompanied by Reverend Sykes, their housekeeper Calpurnia, and other members of the African American community.
What does reverend Sykes say about his experiences in court inTo Kill a Mocking Bird?
He has never experienced the jury to take favour to a black person
Who lets Scout and Jem onto the balcony?
Reverend Sykes
Is Reverend Sykes black or white?
Reverend Sykes is a black character in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. He is the minister of First Purchase African M.E. Church in Maycomb County.
How does Reverend Sykes help the children see and hear the trail?
They go to the upper gallery of the court room. The Rev. makes room for them in the front row of the balcony.
