How does Harper Lee explore the importance of seeing things from others perspectives?
One way Lee explores the idea of changing and contrasting perspectives is through Jem’s loss of innocence. The fact that despite Jem, whose character represents goodness; his name itself means “to uplift”, tearing off all the tops of the flowers, they still flourish.
Why did Harper Lee write this novel from scout’s perspective was it a wise choice considering the themes presented?
The novel became a natural choice for teachers because of its portrayal of controversial themes such as discrimination, racism and justice through the perspective of the child. The child makes language and reflections easier to understand, which makes it a good choice for students who are learning English.
Did JEM hide under bed?
Jem finds Dill hiding under the bed. In chapter 14 when Scout and Jem are sent to bed early for fighting, Scout goes in to her room and steps on something “warm, resilient, and rather smooth” (Lee, chapter 14).
What bad news does Atticus bring home 24?
He greeted the women but then excused himself to the kitchen, asking Alexandra and Miss Maudie to join him. His “face was white.” Atticus had received some bad news: Tom Robinson was dead, shot by prison guards as he was trying to escape over the fence. “… Seventeen bullet holes in him.
What was the last thing Tom told Atticus?
Tom’s last words to Atticus were “Good-bye Mr. Finch, there ain’t nothing you can do now, so there ain’t no use tryin'” (ch 24). Tom had given up all hope in finding justice. Atticus offered him no false assurances of making it right, because Atticus did not want to give him false hope.
What does Atticus mean when he says only children weep in Chapter 22?
Atticus means that when something like the conviction of Tom Robinson occurs, it is only the children who weep, because only they will recognize and admit the utter injustice of it.
What small creature is scout playing with?
At the beginning of chapter 25, Scout is playing with a harmless roly poly bug and is about to smash it when Jem speaks up.
Why won’t JEM kill the roly poly?
Why won’t Jem let Scout kill the roly-poly? Jem doesn’t let Scout kill the roly-poly because he feels bad for everything and he has seen a lot of injustice and is sick of it that he doesn’t want to see it anymore. He is ashamed of the injustice that happened to him.