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1.) What made Tom visit the Ewell’s house in the first place? Tom visit the Ewell’s house in the first place because he walks through the field to get to work everyday.  Mayella asked Tom Robinson to help her such as doing chores for Mayella before.  Tom Robinson was going home, but Mayella insists on doing chores for her. 2.) Why does Scout think that Mayella Ewell was “the loneliest person in the world”? Scout think that Mayella Ewell was “the loneliest person in the world because nobody helps her.  Mayella has one of the biggest responsibility to carry.  Also, Mayella is very anti-social with other which is why she does not have a life outside.  Instead of the father trying to tend her wounds by calling the ambulance; he calls the police. 3.) Describe Mayella’s relationship with her father.

Mayella’s relationship with her father is Bob doesn't care about Mayella.   Instead of the father trying to tend her wounds by calling the ambulance; he calls the police.  Mayella acts as if she is the maternal figure.  Bob spends his money on alcohol.  Mayella had a terrible fate when being associated with the Ewells.  People assume the family is  cruel, unjust trash

1.) Scout says that “Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man”.  Is she right? Scout says that “Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man” because he was the guy who was always drunk in town and hanging out with colored people. Also, his wife killed herself in the wedding day, but he sees colored people as regular people.  Mr. Dolphus Raymond is actually a knowledgeable, ethical man which make Scout wrong2.) In most states in America people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide their bottle in a paper bag.  Why does Dolphus-Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag?It is so the citizens don't interrupt him in how he lives his life giving an idea to how people understand him as a person.3.) What, according to Atticus, is the thing that Mayella has done wrong?Mayella has kissed a black man. Out of her race, she tempted the black man and broke the code of society4.) Explain, in your own words, Atticus’ views on people’s being equal.

Atticus views equality as that people are not born equal, but some are smarter and some have more opportunity.  Atticus says that in the court of law, everyone should be treated equally.

1.) What does Jem expect the verdict to be?  Does Atticus think the same?  Why?Jem expects the verdict to be Tom is going to be innocent.  Atticus is unsure of the possibility because he doesn't want to be disappointed.  2.) What is unusual about how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict?  Is the verdict predictable or not?The jury takes longer time to reach a verdict then comprehended.  The verdict is predictable because of the protagonist usually would be victorious in the story.  Hope would later blossom in this time for all African American to free. .3.) What does Reverend Sykes instruction to Scout to "stand up" show about his people's attitude towards Atticus?

 Reverend Sykes instruction to Scout to "stand up" show about his people's attitude towards Atticus that they still appreciate him and respect him.  Atticus is not biased about black people.  They thought he did a good job in defending Tom Robinson.

1.) Although Atticus did not want his children in court, he defends Jem’s right to know what has happened.  Explain, in your own words, Atticus’s reasons for this. Atticus wants to be a good role model, and knows full well that Jem is becoming a man.  Atticus wants Jem to learn and make preperations for the real world had whats to come.2.) Miss Maudie tells Jem that “things are never as bad as they seem”.  What reasons does she give for this view?

 Miss Maudie tells Jem that “things are never as bad as they seem” because Atticus lost the trial.  Miss Maudiereason to Jem because Atticus has done a good job at defending the standpoint from Tom Robinson.  The black people appreciates Atticuss efforts.  Miss Maudie wants Jem to understand the good aspect of Atticus' loss. 

1.) What explanation does Atticus give for Bob Ewell’s personal attack and threat?Atticus "destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial". (Page 292) He explains that if it protects Mayella and the kids from taking a beating from Bob, then he would take the opportunity.2.) What is “circumstantial evidence”?  What had it got to do with Tom’s conviction?circumstantial evidence is evidence based on eye witnesses consisting of all words. Eye witnesses would be a type of evidence.  But, in Tom Robinson's case, there were no eye witnesses thhat saw Tom kissing Mayella or raping her which is harder to determine if Tom was guilty or innocent.3.) What reason does Atticus give about why the jury took so long to convict Tom? Atticus give about why the jury took so long to convict Tom because of Mr. Cunningham and wanting to drop off all charges against Tom4.) Why does Aunt Alexandra accept that the Cunninghams may be good but are not “our kind of folks”?Aunt Alexandra accept that the Cunninghams may be good but are not “our kind of folks” is that they are ethical trying to defend Tom.  But, Aunt Alexandra sees them as not their kind of folks because the Cunninghams are beneath them in society which she think the Finches are at the top.5.) At the end of this chapter, Jem forms a new theory about why Boo Radley has never left his house in years.  What is this theory?  How likely is it to be true?

Jem forms a new theory about why Boo Radley has never left his house in years.  He might not want to leave the house because Maycomb is a cruel town which would be hard for Boo Radley to fitwith everyone else.  All the gossip and rumors about Boo Radley is another possible reason why he excludes himself from everyone.

1.) Do you think the missionary ladies are sincere in worrying about the “Mrunas” (a tribe in Africa”?  Give reasons for your answer.The missionary ladies are perceived to be as fake and the opposite of sincere.  They worry about the tribe because they thinkthey're following up to the Christian expectations, and they want to keep appearances.2.) What is your opinion of the ladies of Maycomb?  Explain and support with quotes.My opinion is that they are very lady-like and Christian, but they tend to have that gossipy characteristic. Instead of discussing Church service, they gossip about different rumors in Maycomb.   The ladies are hypocritical because they think it is okay in their own town to have slaves and to have servants and to treat differently, but pretend to feel bad for the Mrunas in Africa. 3.) Explain briefly how Tom was killed.  What is Atticus’ explanation for Tom’s attempted escape?Tom attempted to escape by making a cut and run.  Running through the yard,  climbs the fence, but  the guards then shoot warning shots to attempt Tom to come back.  Tom is shot seventeen times when he reaches the top of the fence.  Atticus' explanation for Tom's attempted escape is that he took his chances losing all hope and has given up.  4.) How, in this chapter, do we see Aunt Alexandra in a new light?  How does Miss Maudie support her?Aunt Alexandra shines in a new light because she felt compassionate and sad for Tom, thus, his family.  She is also having mixed feeling because she has bee irritated and upset.  Aunt Alexandra is upset because the town is makes Atticus do their dirty work because they are too cowardly. Focusing all their problems towards Atticus.   She doesn't think Atticus is necessarily a spokesperson for civil rights and justice.  Miss Maudie supports Aunt Alexandra by agreeing with their about civil rights.5.) What shows that Scout has new respect for Aunt Alexandra?

Scout shows she has new respect for Aunt Alexandra by her action serving the missionary ladies and picking up the tray with cookies.  Scout is now finally learning to become more ladylike in Maycomb County.  

1.) How does Maycomb react to the news of Tom’s death?Out of curoisity,   Maycomb just likes to gossip about the news of Tom's death or anything interesting to them.  They think that the death of a Negro is typical because negroes are considered as low-life trashes to them.2.) Comment on the idea that Tom’s death was “typical”.According to the story, it states black people are assumed to be as lazy, unproductive members in society in Maycomb.  In the 20th century, NEgroes and other immigrants always had a rough life transiting with the work flow of lowly jobs3.) Explain the contrast Scout draws between the court where Tom was tried and “the secret courts of men’s hearts”.the contrast that Scout draws between the court and "the secret courts of men's hearts" is that while the court appears and acts as a fair trial, in the men's hearts, they are all against Tom Robinson and are unjust. 4.) Why did Jem not want Scout to tell Atticus about Bob Ewell’s at the end of the chapter?  Was this a wise thing to ask her to do?  Explain why or why not. 

Jem not want Scout to tell Atticus about Bob Ewell’s at the end of the chapter because they don't want to worry or burden Atticus on anything else.  

1.) In her lesson on Hitler, Miss Gates says that “we (American people) don’t believe in persecuting anything”.  What seems odd to you as the reader about this claim?  This is hypocrisy. Miss Gates is being hypocritical when she finds it not okay for Hitler to persecute Jews, but she finds it okay for her and other people to persecute black people.  2.) Why is Scout so puzzled by Miss Gates’ disapproval of Hitler?Scout is so puzzled by Miss Gates' disapproval of Hitler because Miss Gatesis okay to oppressed black people, but during school hours, she thinks it is disgusting that Hitler persecuted Jews.3.) Why does Scout’s questions upset Jem?  Is there a simple answer, or any answer, to the question “How can you hate Hitler an’ then turn around an’ be ugly about folks right at home?”

Scout’s questions upset Jem "How can you hate Hitler an' then turn around an' be ugly about folds right at home?", because of the trial. Jem reconsiders that Tom Robinson being treated unfairly, but Jem was showed empathy and sympathy Tom Robinson. Ones does not have any control of other people's actions, so you can only worry about yourself.

1.) What three things does Bob Ewell do that alarm Aunt Alexandra?Aspects that Bob Ewell  does that alarms Alexandra is  that Bob Ewell breaks the back door of Judge Taylor's house which had broken in two,  Bob Ewell tries to break into Judge Taylor's house, he also verbally approaches Helen Robinson, Bob Ewell also  annoys and harasses Helen Robinson, and Bob Ewell's laziness lost his Job. Furthermore, Bob Ewell might come after the Finches.2.) Why, according to Atticus, does Bob Ewell bear a grudge?

 Bob Ewell bear a grudge against anybody who was involved with the case.  Bob Ewell can't pick on Tom anymore because he is dead, so he irritates Tom's wife.  He thought that the town would congratulate him for putting a black man to jail, but it was the opposite. Bob ewell is still thought to be as a creepy, crazy racist.

1.) How do the opening pages of this chapter remind us, the reader, of earlier events in the novel?The introduction had stated somewhat about Jem sustaining injuries, and later in the story, Bob Ewell broke Jem's arm in the elbow.2.) Scout decides to keep her costume on while walking home.  How does this affect her understanding of what happens on the way?The affect of keeping her costume on results her to be a nuisance to walk or run very well and refrains her from talking/hearing because stuck in the ham costume.   When Bob Ewell tries to attack Scout, but Scout is protected by the costume. Therefore, Bob ewell tries to attack another Finch. 3.) Why had Atticus not brought a chair for the man in the corner?  Who might this stranger be? 

Atticus is just going to give space to the man because the stranger is Boo Radley and he doesn't want to interrupt the man.   Boo Radley portects the children by watching them from afar.  AS a matter of fact, Scout  is still a kid who doesn't know or understand who the man is in the corner. 

1.) What causes the “shiny clean line” on the otherwise “dull wire” of Scout’s costume?-  the “shiny clean line” on the otherwise “dull wire” of Scout’s costume was the shiny paint that Mrs. Crenshaw put on Scout's Pork costume.2.) What explanation does Atticus give for Bob Ewell’s attack?- The explanation does Atticus give for Bob Ewell’s attack was that he was being brave enough to try to kill children. 3.) What does Heck Tate give as the reason for the attack?- Heck Tatebelieves that Bob Ewell is a mean, cruel, thus, vicious to go after children and have an attempting to take their life.4.) Why should the reader not be surprised about the identity of the children’s rescuer?

- The reason that the reader might not be surprised that Boo was the rescuer is because he was the person who watches and comforts them in all aspects. Boo folded Jem's pants when he intruded their yard, he left Scout and Jem little presents in the tree, and wrapped Scout in a blanket when she was outside and cold. Boo seems like a distant, big brother or a hero to them. 

1.) Who does Atticus think caused Bob Ewell’s death?Atticus thinks that Jem caused Bob Ewell's death by stabbing him in the dark.2.) Why does Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell’s death was self-inflicted?Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell’s death was self-inflicted is that he wants to protect Jem from the town and the town's gossip.  He doesn't want Jem to go through court and being accused, and protecting Boo Radley.  He knows well enough that Boo excludes himself from social gatherings.  He is not going to put Boo on the spot of being a hero/murderer because he doesn't want publicity. Furthermore, Heck Tate is protecting Jem and Boo Radley.  3.) Is Heck Tate right to spare Boo the publicity of an inquest?  Give reasons for your answer.

Heck Tate is right because he believes he's protecting Boo Radley's privacy and publicity.  Heck Tate doesn't want to instigate more rumors and gossip involving him.  Shows generosity in protecting Boo and Jem, while he is breaking the law. Risks his job as sheriff by lying about what happened, but he is protecting both Boo Radley and Jem.

1.) How do the events of the final chapters explain the first sentence in the whole novel?All of the events lead up to Jem's broken arm from the exposition to the resolution. In the exposition of the story, it explains how, but not why he broke his arm.  Now, all the events lead up the point of how is am is broken.2.) How does Scout make sense of an earlier remark of Atitcus’ as she stands on the Radley porch?Scout make sense of an earlier remark of Atitcus’ as she stands on the Radley porch because she starts to see things from Boo Radley's perspective.  Boo was taking care of them, but Jem and her never reurned the favor.  By standing on the Radley's porch, Scout realizes that the neighborhood never had understand Boo Radley such as Jem and Scout does.3.) How much of a surprise is it to find what Boo Radley is really like?  Has the story before this point prepared the reader for this discovery?

Boo Radley is a little immature, but caring and protective towards the children.  Also importanly,Boo radley distance himself from others because he is shy and reclusive.  The rumors of him being crazy and chained in the basement are false.  Even though he socially awkward to be with, he protects and cares for Scout and Jem.