“Did you call a doctor, Sheriff? Did anybody call a doctor?”
Atticus Finch
Scout is surprised to see this character in the mob outside the jail.
Mr. Cunningham
As a way to show that Tom Robinson is an honest witness, Atticus brings up "this" while questioning him.
Tom Robinson was previously arrested for disorderly conduct.
Why does Atticus still see the guilty verdict delivered by the jury as a sign of change/progress?
The jury actually took a few hours to deliberate the case.
Explain why the Raymond children don’t have a place in Maycomb society
Because they are half white and half black.
"Old Adolf Hitler has been after the Jews and he’s puttin‘ ’em in prisons and he’s taking away all their property..."
Cecil Jacobs
This character drinks "whiskey" out of a Coca-Cola bottle.
Dolphus Raymond
Although Bob Ewell was most certainly killed by Boo Radley, Sheriff Tate puts forth this unlikely explanation.
Bob Ewell fell on his knife.
Atticus brings these two items to the jail to prevent the mob from lynching Tom Robinson
A light
An extension cord
Where do Scout and Jem sit during the trial? Why is this significant?
In the section designated for African-Americans. It represents how Jem and Scout are innocent, pure, and above racism.
“Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced.”
Miss Gates
This character enjoys growing red geraniums in pots.
Mayella Ewell
After taking the switchblade off of Bob Ewell's body, Sheriff Tate explains to Atticus that he "really" got the knife from where?
Tate says he took the knife from a drunk in town.
Bob Ewell does these two things to Atticus right after the trial ends.
Threatens him and spits in his face.
What step is Miss Maudie referring to when she says, "It's just a baby-step, but it's a step."
Miss Maudie is referring to Atticus being able to keep a Southern jury out so long.
"It's morbid, watching a poor devil on trial for his life. Look at all those folks, it's like a Roman carnival."
Miss Maudie
This character is furious at Tom Robinson when he expresses feeling sorry for Mayella Ewell
What is ironic about Mrs. Merriweather and Mrs. Farrow's conversation about Africans?
They express a sense of concern and charity for those living in Africa, but express contempt about African Americans in Maycomb
What sign of affection does Atticus show to Jem after he refuses to leave his side at the jail?
Atticus rubs his hair
Who are the “good but misguided people” in Maycomb Miss Merriweather talks about?
Miss Merriweather is talking about white people who support or aim to help African-Americans. Indirectly, she is insulting Atticus.
“Cry about the simple hell people give other people—without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too.”
Dolphus Raymond
This character tells Scout to stand up as Atticus leaves the courtroom.
Reverend Sykes
When Miss Gates asks if anyone knows what democracy is, Scout responds with this profound definition.
"Equal rights for all, special privileges for none."
After seeing him in the mob, Scout brings this legal issue up as a way to defuse Mr. Cunningham.
Entailments
Scout determines, “Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed”. What does this mean?
Scout is saying that due to the racism and social hierarchy in Maycomb, Tom had virtually no chance of a fair trial.