Summary/Theme
When does this chapter take place?
After the mob at the jail and before the trial
Why did Braxton Underwood help Atticus?
It is not said
What does Scout learn about mob mentality
She certainly learned that a mob is made up of individuals who can still be reasoned with. If you can convince one person, like Mr. Cunningham, to see things from a different perspective, you might be able to alter the intentions of the entire mob
How does the chapter end?
With Heck Tate already at the witness stand
Mr. Dolphus Raymond is evidently a complicated and interesting person. Describe his way of life and comment on its effect upon the town.
He is white and wealthy, but chooses to live in the “colored” part of town with an AfricanAmerican woman who has bore him many “mixed” children. He drinks liquor out of a Coca-Cola bottle hidden in a paper bag, so as not to offend the proper ladies walking about. He’s an independent soul who does not care what the rest of Maycomb thinks about this unconventional ways. Interestingly, it reads as though Jem (via Atticus’ influence, no doubt) respects him
What is the theme of this chapter?
Segregation and prejudice
Which character do Atticus and Aunt Alexandra get in a fight over?
Calpurnia
Why did Mr. Dolphus Raymond’s fiancée die? What does this show the reader about life in Maycomb?
When she found out that Dolphus was having an affair with an African-American woman on the side, she killed herself with a gunshot blast to the head. To this woman, there was no greater humiliation, showing that in this culture she felt she would’ve been forever tainted to have been involved in such a sordid love triangle. The fact that the other woman was black made this beyond anything she could handle.
What demonstrates segregation in this chapter?
The coloured balcony
Which character thinks Mr. Cunningham would have killed Atticus at the jail?
Jem
Jem says that “mixed” children are sad because they don’t belong anywhere. What does he mean? Is having a sense of belonging important in life? Explain your thoughts
Because the children are half-white/half-black, they aren’t accepted by either group. Answers to the second question will vary, but it is true that people need to have a place where they feel connected to other people, whether in a friendship or family group. Even though some people prefer isolation, humans are pack animals and we like the comfort and security of a group. 5. Judge Taylor’s appearance and his ability are two different things. What comme
What is the difference between prejudice and racism?
Prejudice is the discrimination of a person and racism is discrimination against a culture
Why was the town upset about Atticus being appointed to defend Tom Robinson?
Atticus aimed to defend him
Which character likes blacks better than whites?
Dolphus Raymond
Why do the four men give up their seats for Jem, Scout, Dill, and Reverend Sykes? What does this show us?
The men up in the balcony designed for African-Americans give up their plum seats because of the Reverend’s request to do so. This move shows the community’s respect for the religious leader. It also shows that the black community respects Atticus’ children and understand that this trial is something they should witness. Perhaps the children will be the next generation to take everyone another step closer to justice.