Ch. 24
What are the church ladies doing at the luncheon?
Gossiping / Talking about the black community & the Tom Robinson trial
What did Helen do when Atticus walked up onto her porch?
She fell to the ground.
What event is happening at the school?
A pageant
Who saved Jem & Scout during the attack in the woods?
Boo Radley
What news does Atticus share with Cal, Scout, & Aunt Alexandra during the luncheon?
That Tom is dead
How did the townspeople react to Tom's death?
They said it was "typical" / nothing out of the ordinary / nothing to be upset about
Describe the atmosphere of the woods during their walk home.
Spooky, creepy, eerie, dark.
What literary element does the author use in the excerpt: “He was out of his mind.”
Idiom (a saying that has a different meaning than what's been said)
Why does Atticus ask Cal to accompany him to talk to Helen?
Because Cal is a friend of Helen's - she could provide comfort in ways that Atticus could not
What is the author comparing Tom's life to in the following excerpt: "He likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children."
The Mockingbird
What happens to Jem & Scout as they're walking home from the pageant?
Someone follows them through the woods and attacks them. Scout gets pushed to the ground & is unable to see much of what happens. Jem is injured in the attack.
Who did Atticus think Bob meant he'd come after when he threatened him previously?
Himself (Atticus)
What theme is supported by the following quote: "This was a part of her campaign to teach me to be a lady."
Femininity; will also accept Growing Up
Interpret the following excerpt: "But in the secret courts of men's hearts Atticus had no case."
It means that whatever Atticus did in the trial wouldn't matter - the men of the jury had already made up their minds about the case. They lost before they even got started.
Who attacked the kids? What would cause him to want to harm Jem & Scout?
Bob Ewell / He wanted revenge on Atticus for defending Tom Robinson
What literary element is this an example of: "His hair was dead and thin, almost feathery on top of his head."
Personification (giving humanlike qualities to nonhumans)