Hope that you are still enjoying the book! Try these questions from chapters 16-20.
Chapter 16
It is fitting that the children end up sitting in the “colored section” of the courtroom, just as it is fitting that Miss Maudie refuses to attend the trial. What does this say about their character? Do they represent the same views as the people of Maycomb County?
Chapter 17
Think about the jury and the people of Maycomb County. Would Atticus have ever won Tom Robinson’s trial? Explain.
Chapter 18
Do you view Mayella as a victim or victimizer? Explain you thoughts.
Chapter 19
Dill begins to cry during the cross-examination of Tom Robinson and we do not get all of the details because Scout escorts him outside. What can you assume about Mr. Gilmer’s cross-examination of Tom Robinson?
Chapter 20
What is the importance of Mr. Dolphus Raymond’s character? Why is his presence so significant to the story?
3 comments:
Chapter 17
Atticus would never would have won Tom Robinson's case. The people of Maycomb are predomainently white and typically racist. They would take Bob Ewell's word much more seriously than Tom Robinson a black man. During that time period African Americans really were able to defend themselves against any crime if the opposit side was white.
Chapter 16
I think it is fitting that the Cchildren end up sitting in the "colored setion" of the courtroom. Their father is defendin Tom Robinson. Scout and Jem were accepted into the First Purchase African American church.It is just as fitting As Miss Maudie refuses to attend the trail. Sitting in "colored section" says a lot about the children's character, that they don't mind the color of people's skin or look down upon people that are African american. This being hard when most people in Maycomb county represent the exact opposit veiws.
No, I dont think Atticus would have wone the tria;l due to the jury. Even though they are supposed to be fair in court, becuase Tom Robinson was a black man accused of a crime they attomaticallly assumed he was guilty even with all the evidence to prove otherwise
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