chapter 19
descibe tom left hand
he left hand is crippled from a childhood accident with a cotton gin, making it useless
who pretends to be drunk to give people a reason for his unconventional lifestyle.
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
1. Who walks down the middle aisle carrying a note to Atticus?
1. Calpurnia walks down the aisle carrying a note to Atticus.
Why were there no children on the Ewell property
there were no other children on the Ewell property because Mayella had saved up money to send them all to town to buy ice cream.
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
He is a wealthy white man with a Black mistress and mixed-race children.
Why are Aunt Alexandra and Calpurnia mad at Scout and Jem
Aunt Alexandra and Calpurnia is mad that Scout and jem goes to the courtroom because what tom robinson is accused of is inappropriate
How old is Tom?
Tom is 25.
What does Mr. Dolphous Raymon give Dill?
He gives Dill a Coca-Cola from his paper bag to settle his stomach.
What is the jury's verdict?
The jury finds Tom Robinson guilty.
Why had Tom been on the Ewell property many times?
she would help mayella because he thought she was like lonley
Why does Atticus insist the case should not have come to trial?
Atticus insists the case should not have come to trial because he knows the odds are impossible to overcome due to racial prejudice in Maycomb
What must the children do before they are allowed to return to the courthouse?
The children must go to the balcony to be allowed to return to the courtroom, as that is where they will sit. They have to find a seat among the other spectators in the balcony since judges typically do not allow minors to be in the main courtroom.
Why does Tom claim Mayella invited him into the house on November 21st?
she asked for his help with various chores on many previous occasions
What does Atticus do in court that the children never saw him do even at home?
Atticus removes his coat, unbuttons his vest and collar, and loosens his tie.
What does Reverend Sykes call Scout?
Reverend Sykes calls Scout “Miss Jean Louise.”