Boo Radley
As Jem and Dill told Scout the idea of writing a letter to Boo Radley, what is Scout’s reaction and how does this show about her?
Scout immediately refuses and thinks it’s a bad idea. She believed that Boo Radley was dangerous and said that “he’d kill them” if they bothered him. This shows how Scout is still influenced by the town’s rumors.
In Chapter 6, the children come running back to the neighborhood to see what all the fuss is about. According to Miss Maudie and Miss Stephanie, what happened?
Mr. Radley shot in the air and scared a black person.
What does tactic mean in this sentence?
“Our tacit treaty with Miss Maudie was that we could play on her lawn, eat her scuppernongs if we didn’t jump on the arbor, and explore her vast back lot . . . "
Tacit (adj): understood or implied without being stated
What are the two reasons Scout wants to stop playing the Boo Radley game?
She does not want to get in trouble with Atticus
She heard laughter from inside the house
What did Dill say was the reason for Jem’s pants being gone?
Dill said that he won them playing strip poker.
Who said this and what does it show?
“Yes ma’am. They’d burn right with me. They thought I spent too much time in God’s outdoors and not enough time inside the house reading the Bible.”?
Ms. Maudie and it shows how she is judged for not strictly following the bible.
Why does Atticus always take Calpurnia’s side in arguments between her and Scout?
Atticus perceives Calpurnia as a member of their family and treats her with respect. He also values and trusts her moral judgement.
Who says this and what theme is highlighted?
"Hush your mouth! Don’t matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house’s yo‘ comp’ny, and don’t you let me catch you remarkin’ on their ways like you was so high and mighty! Yo‘ folks might be better’n the Cunninghams but it don’t count for nothin’ the way you’re disgracin‘ ’em . . . ”’(Lee 25).
Calpurnia and she is trying to instill empathy in Scout
Why does Atticus side with Calpurnia when disciplining Scout for her rude behavior towards Walter?
He trusts Cal's judgement and to raise his children to be kind
How does Ms. Maudie explain the idea that people’s religion and beliefs do not automatically make them a better person than someone else?
She explains to Scout that some people have strict religious practices and they judge others, but empathy and kindness shows who’s a good person, not religion.
Define pilgrimage
“Sometimes when we made a midnight pilgrimage to the bathroom we would find him reading.”
Definition: a journey to a place associated with someone or something well known or respected.
How do the way Maycomb county officials bend the rules for the Ewells and why?
Bob is allowed to hunt out of season because if he doesn't, his kids would starve. His relief checks all go to alcohol
What is the definition of “unsullied” in the sentence,
“Atticus’s office in the courthouse contained little more than a hat rack, a spittoon, a checkerboard, and an unsullied Code of Alabama.” (Lee 4)
Answer: clean, spotless, untarnished
Who is the first character that Scout introduces in Chapter 1, and why is he important?
Jem. Scout talks about his broken arm, and says she will discuss all of the events that lead to it.
Who says, "Let's try to make him come out...I'd like to see what he looks like," and what does it show?
Dill.
It shows that he is curious, but also immature. This is because he wants to see Boo Radey since he's interested in the rumors, not because he understands him as a person.
This also shows that the children see Boo Radley as an object or myth, not a human being.
Who says this, and what does it show?
“Scout, I’m tellin’ you for the last time, shut your trap or go home- I declare to the Lord you’re getting more like a girl everyday.”
Jem said this to Scout. This shows the gender discrimination and the social expectations in Maycomb. It also shows how heavily implemented it was because Scout was faced with discrimination by her own brother.
Why doesn’t Miss Caroline understand that Walter Cunningham doesn’t accept things he can’t pay back?
Miss Caroline doesn’t understand because she is new to Maycomb and doesn’t understand the rules or surroundings in the small neighborhood.
What does the word dismemberment mean?
“Atticus saved Dill from immediate dismemberment.” (Lee, 61).
Dismemberment is a noun that's definition is the limbs of a person or animal is cut off.
(Aunt Rachel threated to "strip poker" Dill)
Mr. Radley was quick to assume a black person was on his porch. What does this show about Mr. Radley and the townsfolk?
The townsfolk and Mr. Radley is racist.
How does Miss Maudie describe Boo Radley? How is it different how Miss Maudie explains what the kids actually believe?
Miss Maudie describes Boo Radley as a nice, kind, and harmless person. This is different from what the children believe him to be because they think that Boo is actually a scary and dangerous person based on the rumors that they heard. Miss Maudie tries to explain that the rumors about Boo are not true.
Who said “Almost died first year I come to school and et them pecans—folks say he pizened ‘em and put ’em over on the school side of the fence.” (Lee 23)
AND What does this show about him/her?
Walter
It shows that he is illiterate and does not have a good education.
Why did Scout get whipped by Ms Caroline at the end of the chapter?
Scout got whipped because Scout was trying to explain why Walter wouldn’t take her money and Ms Caroline interpret it as Scout being rude to her.
What gifts do the children find and where?
Gum wrapper and Indian coins in a tree hole on the Radley's yard
What is the definition of impressionistic when used in the sentence “The Dewey Decimal System consisted, in part, of Miss Caroline waving cards at us on which were printed “the,” “cat,” “rat,” “man,” and “you.” No comment seemed to be expected of us, and the class received these impressionistic revelations in silence.”
Impressionistic means something that is judged by personal feelings or opinions and the information is given in a random unorganized way.
Why does Atticus find “profound distaste” in criminal law?
His clients, instead of pleading guilty to their crimes, pleaded not guilty and were hanged; this left Atticus with a dislike for the unfortunate outcome (it was inevitable, and there was nothing he could do) - criminal law contradicts his own values of justice & honesty.