When did Jem lose innocence?
In chapter 12, Jem losses his innocence by going with Atticus to The trial. Jem also starts to Realize like Atticus, that the Negros are not being treated fairly. As the trial goes on Jem first wonder, why is Tom Robinson being accused for a Crime that was not committed by him?
What event puts an end to the knothole gifts?
What ends the knothole gifts? – Mr. Nathan fills in the hole with cement, claiming the tree is dying.
Why is it significant that JEM has been crying?
Why is it significant that Jem had been crying? Jem’s tears reveal that, unlike Scout at this point, he is sensitive to understand that it is Boo Radley is trying to make contact with the children out of loneliness and his only form of communication has been severed by his brother. Jem feels bad for Boo Radley.
What do you think Atticus means when he says that if he didn’t accept this case he couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again?
Atticus is essentially saying that if he did not defend Tom Robinson, he would be considered a hypocrite, which is why Jem and Scout would not have to mind him anymore. If Atticus did not defend Tom Robinson, he would be no better than the misguided racists who are willing to convict Tom simply because he is black.
Why did Atticus Finch take the case?
Atticus accepted Tom Robinson’s case because he knew no one else would want to take the case, and if anyone else did, he wouldn’t put on a good case or care whether Tom was convicted. Atticus knew the odds of getting Tom off from the very beginning, but he knew that he had to try.
What does Mr Avery blame on Jem and Scout?
Mr. Avery blames the especially cold weather on a prophecy written on the Rosetta Stone that stated that the seasons would change if children disobeyed their parents, fought with each other, and smoked cigarettes. He tells Jem and Scout that badly behaved children like them have caused it to snow.
Is Mr Avery Black in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Avery. This is appropriate because he is a very crude character. He behaves worse than any black character in the story. He behaves the way that blacks are “supposed” to behave and yet he is white.
Why did Jem confess to Atticus about Boo Radley?
8 when Jem tells Atticus all about their activities related to Boo. Jem confesses all of this to Atticus to protect Boo because he does not want him to get in trouble for putting the blanket on Scout. Atticus wants to return the blanket to the Ridleys, but Jem immediately begins to tell him everything as a result.
What is Mr Underwood like?
According to Atticus, Mr. Underwood is an intense and profane man. Though he’s racist and is one of the men who convenes at the Finches’ home in the days before Tom Robinson’s trial to speak to Atticus, he also stands up for what’s right and is ready to protect Atticus from a mob that gathers at the jailhouse.
What is the main point of Mr Underwood editorial?
In Chapter 25, Scout mentions that Mr. Underwood wrote in his editorial that he felt that it was a sin to kill cripples. Mr. Underwood likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds.
Why does Scout hug and kiss Atticus?
Atticus wants Jem and Scout to grow up to be kind and respectable people, while Alexandra is more concerned with upholding social customs. They kiss you and hug you good night and mornin’ and goodbye and tell you they love you— Scout, let’s get us a baby.” What does his pause, his shift tell us?
How does Mr Underwood react?
Underwood was bitter about the entire ordeal. As was mentioned in the previous post, Mr. Underwood voiced his opinion in the editorial section of his paper The Maycomb Tribune. He felt that it was simply a sin to kill cripples, and likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds.
What does Mr Ewell say when he hears of Tom’s death?
Mr. Ewell said that Tom’s death meant “one down and two more to go.” What does he mean? The one down was Tom Robinson as he was killed trying to escape from prison. The two to go probably referred to Atticus Finch and possibly Heck Tate, the sheriff or Link Deas.
What does Ewell mean when he said?
Ewell’s statement is meant to be a threat against Scout and Jem. While it is true that Ewell is mean-spirited and vindictive, he also is at the very bottom of Maycomb’s white society. Atticus’s sense of justice, and his defense of Tom Robinson, is a kind of assault on Ewell’s social standing.
Why does Bob Ewell hate Atticus?
Bob Ewell is angry because Atticus Finch has proven him a liar before the citizens of Maycomb who are present at the trial. His threat to “get even” with Atticus Finch is a real one and, because he is unconscionable, he will probably do something underhanded in order to avenge himself.