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Who is Heck Tate?
Heck Tate is the shefriff of Maycomb.
What new things does Scout learn here about how the black people live?
She learns that most of the coloured folks can’t read or write and that the majority of them cannot speak proper english either.
Who tells Scout that she should be more ladylike?
There were quite a few people who did, like Jem and Atticus, but mainly Aunt Alexandra. She tries to influence Scout, and forces her to be more feminine,and rather than play outside, or go on adventures with her brother, she should stay inside and help in the kitchen, and gossip with other woman.
What is Tom Robinson accused of doing, and do you believe that he is guilty?
Tom Robinson has been arrested for the rape of Mayella Ewell, and we believe that he is innocent because in chapter 17 it was mentioned that Mayah Ewell had a black eye on her right eye, and only a person with a left hand could do that. Atticus asks Bo Ewell to write name, the man writes with his left hand, that suggests that he may be the rapist, and not Tom.
Who is waiting on their porch when Calpurnia, Jem, and Scout return from church?
Aunt Alexandra is unexpedly waiting for Finch children and Calpurnia, telling them that she will be staying with them for a while.
What does Atticus mean by the statement, "Maybe we need a police force of children"?(chapter 16)
Atticus is implying that with the innocence that children retain, can help in certain situations. This is proven after how Scout was able to bring a man back to his senses, while an adult couldn't.
Describe Jem and Scout's relationship through these chapters as Jem matures?
They grow distant because Jem is growing up and does not like to be around younger kids anymore, leaving Scout hurt and confused. Their relationship begins to fade a bit but there are still times where Jem will accompany Scout and choose to be with her.
What evidence does Atticus use to prove Tom Robinson may be innocent?
Atticus persuades Bob Ewell to write out his name, and when he does this, he does with his left hand, before confirming this, he asks if Bob is ambidextrous, to which he says no, and then this immediately suggests that Bob Ewell may have raped Mayah Ewell, as Mr. Tate says that that Mayella Ewell was punched in the right eye, and the only a left hand can punch a person in the right eye.
Atticus and Alexandra disagree about how to deal with the children. How does Atticus handle the situation?
Atticus and Aunt Alexandra have an argument where Atticus defends Calpurnia as Aunt Alexandra wants to get rid of her. Atticus tells Aunt Alexandra that the family would be nothing without Calpurnia and that they needed her. He says that Calpurnia has raised the children better than any mother could.
Describe Jem and Scout's relationship through these chapters as Jem matures?
They grow distant because Jem is growing up and does not like to be around younger kids anymore, leaving Scout hurt and confused. Their relationship begins to fade a bit but there are still times where Jem will accompany Scout and choose to be with her.
What was the meaning of Scout and Mr. Cunningham’s encounter with one another? What was the meaning of it?
This moment represents how Scout’s innocence was able to rectify the situation, she was able to bring Mr. Cunningham back to his senses and understand what was going on. Scout had brought him back and put him into Atticus’ shoes allowing him to see the Ssituation. It shows how everyone has good in them despite seeming like a bad person. That night, Mr. Cunningham came to Atticus with bad intentions in mind but came back with his senses all because of Scout and her naive mind.