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To Kill a Mockingbird Part 2

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To save the children from their upbringing
Why does Aunt Alexandra move to Maycomb?
manners and society
Aunt Alexandra is preoccupied (obsessed) with what two things?
He refuses because she is part of the family.
How does Atticus react when Alexandra suggests that he should fire Calpurnia?
Why does Jem insist on going downtown on Sunday night? Jem has a "feeling" and he is concerned for Atticus's safety, so he wants to make sure Atticus is okay.
Why does Jem insist on going downtown on Sunday night?
The mob eventually softens and leaves.
What happens after the children (Jem, Scout and Dill) appear in front of the mob at the jail?
Atticus says the mob left because Scout made Mr. Cunningham stand in his shoes for a minute.
What does Atticus say Scout did to make the mob leave?
The children go to the courthouse to watch the Tom Robinson trial, even though Atticus forbade it.
The children defy Atticus's instructions and go where?
Even though Dolphus Raymond is from a wealthy white family, he prefers to associate with the black community. The residents of Maycomb need an excuse for this, so he pretends to be drunk so they have something to blame his peculiar actions on.
What is peculiar about Mr. Dolphus Raymond?
He plans on actually defending Tom Robinson.
Why do people in Maycomb resent Atticus?
There was nowhere else to sit.
Why do Scout, Jem and Dill view the trial from the colored balcony?
The both testified that she was covered in bruises and had a black eye.
What did both Heck Tate and Bob Ewell testify was wrong with Mayella physically?
with disrespect
Describe how Bob Ewell treats the court and attorneys.
To prove that he was left-handed, and therefore could have beaten Mayella since the right side of her face was bruised.
Why did Atticus have Bob Ewell write his name?
She didn't have friends, she was most likely beaten, the Ewell's lived in squalor...basically, she had a very difficult life.
Describe what it was like to live in Mayell's house/world.
Tom reveals that he cannot use his left hand at all because he is crippled. Regardless of this, Mayella sticks to her story (even though it makes no sense).
What was revealed upon Tom Robinson standing up in court while Mayella was on the stand?
That Mayella made advances towards Tom.
Despite Mayella's claims that Tom Robinson raped her, Tom reveals what truth about Mayella?
Atticus calmly ignores Bob Ewell's threats.
How does Atticus react when Bob Ewell insults him and vows revenge?
Jem and Scout
Who suggests that Atticus should carry a gun?
Aunt Alexandra says that he is trash and will be a bad influence on Scout.
Why was Aunt Alexandra against inviting Walter Cunningham over to the Finch house?
One of the Cunninghams
Who on the jury thought that Tom was innocent?
The treatment of blacks in Africa and in America.
What does the missionary society discuss?
1. Bob Ewell loses his job and blames Atticus.

2. Ewell tries to break into Judge Taylor's house.

3. Ewell stalks and threatens Tom's widow, Helen.
What are three disturbing things that happen after the trial?
a Halloween carnival and pageant
At Halloween, what do the ladies of Maycomb organize?
Cecil Jacobs
Who scares Jem and Scout on their way to the pageant at school?
During the pageant, Scout missed her cue because she was asleep and came out in the middle of the grand finale. She doesn't want to see anybody because she is embarrassed and feels that she ruined the pageant.
Why does Scout refuse to leave the auditorium until everyone is gone?
Scout's ham costume has streaks of shiny paint that make her visible in the night.
How can the children be seen on the way home from the pageant, even though it is pitch black dark outside?
Scout is very badly bruised and Jem's arm is broken.
What happened to Jem and Scout as a result of the attack under the oak tree while the children walked home?
Bob Ewell was killed by a kitchen knife.
What horrific news does Mr. Heck Tate report after the attack?
Jem
Who did Atticus immediately assume killed Bob Ewell?
Scout realizes that to reveal Boo's role in the attack would be like killing a mockingbird.
Why did Scout hesitate to reveal Boo Radley's role in the attack?
She looks out from the Radley front porch and, for the first time, is able to view the neighborhood from his perspective.
What does Scout gain looking off the porch of Boo Radley after she walks him home?
Arthur Radley and Harper Lee
Who would be considered a recluse?
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