Reverend Sykes tells everyone, 'nobody leaves 'till we have ten dollars', then orders the congreation doors to be closd until the money is raised.
the money was being collected for Helen, Tom Robinson's wife, to support her children.
Reverend Sykes collected money from the congregation at First Purchase African M.E. Church during a special collection for Tom Robinson's family. He also made an announcement asking for donations specifically for Helen Robinson.
Reverend Sykes threatened to church Lula: quote " Don't pay no 'tention to Lula, she's contentious because Reverend Sykes threated to church her." (Lee, 119)
When enough money was collected, Rev. Sykes announced that the funds would be used to provide for the church and support its activities. He emphasized the importance of community involvement and gratitude for the contributions made by the congregation. This act reinforced the unity of the church members and their commitment to its mission.
The reverend in To Kill A Mockingbird is Reverend Sykes. Sykes knows Atticus because the Finch family attends church at the Reverend's location. He holds them in the congregation until enough cash is given to Tom's wife.
During church, Reverend Sykes was trying to raise 10 dollars for Tom Robinson. After people donated money, he emptied the can & said "Alec, shut the door. Nobody leaves here till we have ten dollars."It's on p.122, para. 5.
Reverend Sykes is Calpurnia's reverend at her church, First Purchase.
The name of the Church in to Kill a Mockingbird is: "First Purchase African M.E. Church"
Reverend Sykes
Reverend Sykes says 'Nobody leaves until we have ten dollars' because he wants to collect enough money for Helen, Tom Robinson's wife, to support herself and her children. Sykes orders the doors of the church closed until the congregation can come up with the money, which they eventually do.
Zeebo is Calpurnia's son in "To Kill a Mockingbird," who works as the garbage collector in Maycomb. Reverend Sykes is the minister at First Purchase African M.E. Church, where Calpurnia and the Finch family worship.
Dill and Reverend Sykes
Reverend Sykes prompts Scout to stand up along with the other people in the colored balcony in a sign of respect for Atticus as he exits the courtroom.