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Scout and Dill learn that Mr. Raymond isn't an alcoholic. He has a black wife and some half-white half-black children. He acts drunk so that he can give people an excuse on why he lives the life he does. Not because he enjoys his life but because he's always drunk and doesn't know any better. He doesn't like the racial discrimination in Maycomb either.
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Who do scout and dill run into after they left the courtroom?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
How does mr Raymond help scout to comfort dill?
Mr. Raymond helps Scout comfort Dill by explaining that sometimes people need to believe in something in order to cope with difficult situations, even if it's not true. He shows Scout that it's important to be understanding and supportive of others, even when their actions may seem unconventional. By sharing his own struggles and offering guidance, Mr. Raymond helps Scout to better understand Dill's emotions and find ways to offer comfort.
Why did Mr Raymond entrust the reason for his behavior to Scout and Dill?
He allows everyone to believe he is a drunk because he is in love with a black woman and living with blacks. The only way society can accept this is if they use his drinking to explain this "unacceptable behavior".
Mr Dolphus Raymond gave Dill a drink of what to settle his stomach?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond gave Dill a drink of Coca-Cola to settle his stomach. However, he led others to believe that he was drinking alcohol, when in fact it was only Coca-Cola in a bottle.
Why does Mr Raymond say about dill things haven't caught up with that one's instinct yet let him get a little older and he won't get sick and cry?
Mr. Raymond is referencing Dill's youthful innocence and naivety. He suggests that as Dill grows older, he will become more accustomed to life's challenges and will not be as emotionally affected by them. Essentially, Mr. Raymond is indicating that with age comes experience and resilience.
What does scout wonder about MR. Raymond?
Scout wonders why Mr. Raymond chooses to live as an outcast and pretend to be drunk, when he is actually not. She is curious about his reasons for adopting this persona and living on the fringes of society.
Whom do the children meet outside the courtroom after dill feels sick?
The children meet Mr. Dolphus Raymond outside the courtroom after Dill feels sick. He is a wealthy white man who pretends to be a drunk so he can openly associate with African Americans. He sympathizes with the children and offers Dill a drink to calm his stomach.
Who gives Dill a sip of coke in to kill a mockingbird?
Miss Rachel Haverford gives Dill a sip of coke in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
What does mr.Avery do which jem and dill try to imitate but scout decides she can't do?
Mr. Avery can spit tobacco far across the street, which Jem and Dill try to imitate but Scout decides she can't do because she is a girl.
Who is in jem's room besides scout atticus and Alexandra?
In addition to Scout, Atticus, and Alexandra, Jem's room also houses Dill. Dill comes to stay with Jem and Scout during the summer months, and the children often have adventures together.
Why did Dill become so upset when Mr. Gilmer questioned him How did Scout react differently?
Dill became upset when Mr. Gilmer questioned him because he was intimidated and felt vulnerable under the pressure of the courtroom setting. Scout, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, showing her maturity and understanding of the situation.
What happens when Scout and Dill go to the jail?
Because Jem asks her to because Dill starts crying because "That old Mr Gilmer doin' him (Tom Robinson) thataway". Scout then tries to comfort him and asks him what is wrong, it is then shown that Scout doesn't really see the situation the same way Dill does.
