Chapter 12
The place that Calpurnia takes the children during this chapter...
her church
According to Aunt Alexandra, why is she there to stay with them?
Aunt Alexandra says, “We decided that it would be best for you to have some feminine influence..."
What does Scout discover under her bed in this chapter?
Dill; he had runaway from home
In chapter 12, we find out why Tom Robinson is on trial. What is the reason?
Bob Ewell has accused Tom Robinson of raping his daughter.
What is the following an example of?
"Atticus had retreated behind his newspaper and Aunt Alexandra was worrying her embroidery. Punk, punk, punk, her needle broke the taut circle."
What is Dill's excuse for not returning this summer?
Dill sends a letter saying that he has a new father and will stay with his family in Meridian.
Give examples of characterization of Aunt Alexandra
answers will vary, but some may be that she is a traditional middle class woman during this time, she believes a woman should be womanly, she is harsh and strict, has many opinions, etc.
Why does Aunt Alexandra want Atticus to get rid of Calpurnia?
She thinks Calpurnia's presence is only making matters worse with the court case and that they really don't need her anymore.
True or False: Scout loves having Aunt Alexandra around.
False; Aunt Alexandra is very hard on Scout and believes she should act more like a girl.
Who is Zeebo?
Calpurnia's son; trash collector
How does Lulu react to the children being there?
She is NOT happy that Calpurnia brought the white children to a black church.
Scout says, "Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove."
In this chapter, Atticus says, “From rape to riot to runaways,...I wonder what the next two hours will bring.” What does this mean?
rape- scout asking about the court case
riot-jem and scout fighting
runaway-dill running away from home
Who does Reverend Sykes say this to and who is he referring to? "This church has no better friend than your daddy.
The Finch children and he was talking about Atticus
What is the following an example of? "Atticus turned his head and pinned me to the wall with his good eye."
personification
What kind of collection did the church collect (for who and why)?
They collected funds for Helen Robinson because she cannot get a job since due to the court case and they have children to feed.
Aunt Alexandra came to Maycomb to be a "feminine influence" on the children, however, they have Calpurnia. Why is Calpurnia not enough for the children as a feminine influence?
Why does Dill runaway?
His parents don't play with him or pay attention to him.
How does Calpurnia live a "double life" according to Scout?
She lives one life within the home of the Finch's and she lives her own life at her own home. Scout never realized this.
Atticus seems to be changing physically, emotionally, and mentally in these three chapters. What process is he going through?
When Calpurnia and the children return home at the end of the chapter, who is waiting for them?
Aunt Alexandra
What conversation does Aunt Alexandra ask Atticus to have with the children at the end of chapter 13?
“She asked me to tell you you must try to behave like the little lady and gentleman that you are. She wants to talk to you about the family and what it’s meant to Maycomb County through the years, so you’ll have some idea of who you are, so you might be moved to behave accordingly...”
What is significant about this conversation?
“Why do you reckon Boo Radley’s never run off?” Dill sighed a long sigh and turned away from me. “Maybe he doesn’t have anywhere to run off to..."
Maybe Boo Radley WANTS to stay home and not be bothered...
Why do Scout and Jem fight in Chapter 14?
Jem tries to get onto Scout about how she treats Aunt Alexandra and he threatens to spank her.
Give an example of a mockingbird (innocence) so far in the novel and WHY (significance).
Answers may vary; Boo, Atticus, Tom Robinson, etc.