To Kill a Mockingbird

Scout intervenes in the mob that surrounds Atticus outside the jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Chapter 15. She recognizes Mr. Cunningham and engages him in conversation, reminding him of his humanity and leading to the dispersal of the mob.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus rises from his chair at the jail to face the approaching mob with a sense of calm and dignity, representing his unwavering commitment to justice and fairness. His composed demeanor contrasts with the tense and hostile atmosphere, emphasizing his moral strength and integrity as a character. This moment underscores his willingness to stand up for what is right, even in the face of danger or opposition.

Atticus rises from his chair in the courtroom as a sign of respect when the jury returns with their verdict. This action symbolizes his acknowledgment of the court's decision and his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness.

In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout recognizes Mr. Cunningham in the mob at the jail.

When Tom Robinson stands up in court, we learn that his left arm is 12 inches shorter than his right arm, and that it is shriveled and useless due to being caught in a cotton gin when he was a child.

Calpurnia is the mother of Zeebo in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is the Finch family's housekeeper and a strong maternal figure in the novel.

Scout was upset because her costume for the Halloween play was a ham costume that covered her entire body and made it difficult for her to see and move properly. She was also frustrated because she wanted to look like something more glamorous, like a fairy princess.

death and politics
It either means that someone's died, or something's really wrong.

straight from the book, chapter 27, "Mrs. Grace Merriweather had composed an orginial pageant entitled Maycomb County: Ad Astra Per Aspera, and I was to be a ham."

Scout gets in trouble with her teacher, Miss Caroline, for already knowing how to read and write. Miss Caroline is annoyed by Scout's disobedience and sends her to the principal's office.

Mr. Radley viewed his son's sentence as a necessary punishment for his actions. He believed that it was important to uphold the law and that his son needed to face the consequences of his wrongful behavior. Despite this, he also felt conflicted and saddened by the situation.

Jem is Scout's older brother, (which means that he is a boy)

Scout is using sarcasm when she says that Bob Ewell is better than his neighbors. What she's really saying is that Bob Ewell is a low-life and not deserving of any respect or admiration, contrary to what he may believe about himself.

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.

Reverend Sykes is Calpurnia's reverend at her church, First Purchase.

The narrator was Jean Louise Finch, nicknamed "Scout". She was Jem's little sister and the daughter of Atticus Finch, a local lawyer who defended the young black man accused of raping a white girl.

Not that she has that many lines from which to deduce her philosophy, but her line "When beggars die, there are no comets seen; the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes." does support the concept that nature supports a social structure with the princes at the top and the beggars further down.

Jem discovered that someone had neatly mended his pants and left them hanging on the fence.

Miss Maudie likely placed her hand on Scout as a gesture of comfort and reassurance, to show her support in the face of teasing from Miss Stephanie. This simple action conveyed Miss Maudie's empathy and understanding towards Scout's feelings.

The quote "You just hold your head high and keep those fists down" is from the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. It appears on page 220 in some editions of the book.

Aunt Alexandria is most proud of her successful career as a lawyer and the impact she has made in her community through her work. She is also proud of her close-knit family and the relationships she has built with her loved ones over the years.

Miss Stephanie and Aunt Alexandra are both seen as traditional and conservative figures in Maycomb society. They both place a strong emphasis on upholding social norms and expectations, particularly in relation to class and gender roles. Additionally, both characters are portrayed as judgmental and highly concerned with appearances and reputation.

Mr. Raymond is a white man who prefers the company of black instead of whites. He's faced much hate and prejudice for his "lifestyle". The town believes him to be an old drunk but he reveals to the children that the drink he sips from an old paper bag is simply Coca-Cola. He tells them that he only pretends to be an old drunkard so that the other white people have an explanation for his lifestyle...He has lost hope for the good in people due to all the hate and evil he has seen and experienced in his life time.

Jem's final statement that makes Scout go along with the plan to peek in the Radley window is when he says, "I ain't going back in Finch's Landing 'til I can bring him with me." This implies that Jem is determined to understand Boo Radley and not let fear dictate his actions, which inspires Scout to join him.