To Kill a Mockingbird

Scout was referring to the mysterious presence of the gifts left in the knothole of the tree. She chose not to tell Jem about them because she wanted to protect Boo Radley's act of kindness and keep it as their shared secret. Sharing the information with Jem might have jeopardized the newfound connection they had with Boo.

Appealing to the jury's moral instincts, challenging them not to give a verdict they know in their hearts is wrong. To Mayella Ewell, simply treating her normally, even with a little more compassion than is usual for a lawyer and a lot more than she is used to, so that he exposes her overreacting as silliness and scheming to gain pity. Whilst telling her the whole true story, oit must have been obvious on her face that this was the truth, and by simply asking plain straightforward questions that she misunderstood and was frightened by, he exposed that her life isn't right - that she isn't free to experience everything that is considered a basic necessity for all others her age, such as when she doesn't know the meaning of the word 'friends'.

chapter 10

Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty. When Jem and I asked him why he was so old, he said he got started late, which we felt reflected upon his abilities and manliness. He was much older than the parents of our school contemporaries, and there was nothing Jem or I could say about him when our classmates said, "My father--"

Hey I just finished reading that book for school. So anyways he gets mad when he talks about the trial because he was there and he witnessed everything firsthand. He saw how Tom Robinson couldn't have done it because his left hand was injured during a tractor accident and he no longer has use of it. Mayella was savagely beaten with someone who dominantly used his left hand, like her father Bob Ewell. Atticus shows that Tom Robinson couldn't have done it because he doesn't have use of his left hand. Although he makes that quite clear, all of the jury is too prejudiced (remember they are in Maycomb County, Alabama in the 1930's) to acquit him so when they come out and announce their verdict of guilty, Jem starts to become angry and emotional about it because he doesn't understand that although the right thing to do is acquit Tom Robinson because he is innocent, that won't happen because the adults are, as I said, too prejudiced. Afterwards, Jem struggles to understand how this could happen and justice was not issued, so he begins to ask Atticus why the courts and juries aren't always fair. Atticus then says that if only all the adults were like Jem, instead of just a few, then Tom would be free. ---- Anyway hope this helps! I know I wrote a lot sorry about that.

jem goes back to get his pants from the radleys he does it because jem doesnt want atticus to know he went in their yard to try to see boo

The Ladies Missionary Society is a group of women in Maycomb who organize religious and charitable events. They play a minor role in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and are depicted as judgmental and hypocritical. They are critical of Atticus for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman.

Atticus says that naming people after confederate generals makes for a slow and steady drinker

The reading guide answer key for To Kill a Mockingbird may be available from the publisher, the teacher/professor who assigned the reading, or online study resources. You may need to reach out to these sources to obtain the answer key.

They said he tried to run away, they fired warning shots, but he kept running

If you're talking about the book, I'm not sure what exact page it is. But if you mean the movie, it should be around the first 15 minutes, probably. Jem says to Dill "you look right puny for goin' on seven!"

He was shot 17 times. They shot him that many times because he was black and they didn't care if one shot would stop him from escaping the prison, they wanted to kill him.

There is no evidence or indication that Tom had grabbed or beaten the girl, which suggests that he may not have been involved in the incident. His lack of motive, alibi, or prior behavior that would align with such violence also casts doubt on the accusation. Additionally, Tom's character and reputation in the community may speak against the notion of him committing such a crime.

Tom Robinson's father, Link Deas, sends Atticus a generous sum of money as a gesture of gratitude for defending his son in court. This act highlights the impact Atticus had on the Robinson family and how the respect and appreciation they feel towards him go beyond words.

Atticus Finch shamed the mob of men by standing up to them and preventing them from carrying out any violence. He displayed courage and integrity in the face of hostility, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice through legal means.

1. "Well I can tell you why I didn't. It wasn't necessary, Mr. Finch. She was mighty banged up. Something sho' happened, it was obvious." (pg. 224)

2. "There's a black boy dead for no reason, and the man responsible for it's dead. Let the dead bury the dead this time, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead." (pg. 369)

3. "I may not be much, Mr. Finch, but I'm still sheriff of Maycomb County and Bob Ewell fell on his knife. Good night, sir." (pg. 370)

The page numbers are from the new 50th anniversary edition!

The children plan to keep the items they find in the knothole a secret and communicate with each other through notes left in the tree. They are curious about the person leaving the objects and want to unravel the mystery on their own without involving adults.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the Finch family is considered to be the odd family in Maycomb. The Finch family is led by Atticus Finch, a respected lawyer, and his two children, Scout and Jem. They are seen as peculiar because they do not conform to the norms of segregated Southern society.

scout is in 3rd grade and jem is in 7th grade

Mob wanted to live a normal life, make friends, and learn to control his psychic powers without relying on them for everything. He strived to find his place in the world and enact positive change through his actions.

Their neighbor, Atticus Finch, teaches Jem and Scout how to shoot. He provides them with valuable guidance on gun safety and marksmanship.

It is not appropriate to use such negative language to describe a fictional character. Mayella Ewell is a complex character in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" who has been a victim of abuse and poverty. She makes poor decisions influenced by her difficult circumstances and lack of support. It is important to show empathy and understanding towards characters, even if we may not agree with their actions.

a small town in Alabama..... read the book

Miss Caroline seemed distraught after punishing Scout because Scout's punishment was harsh, and it was her first day teaching. She may have felt overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle the situation appropriately. Additionally, she may have felt guilty for not understanding Scout's perspective or background.

Scout begins to realize that Boo Radley is not the menacing figure she once thought he was, but rather a kind and caring person. She also starts to understand the racial prejudices and injustices present in her community through the trial of Tom Robinson. Through Atticus' teachings, Scout learns empathy and compassion for others.

The cooks and the field hands are grumpy that the trial ended the way that it did.