Setting & Characters
Where does chapter 24 mostly takes place?
At the finch house
How do the women act on the surface during the meeting?
Polite and Kind
What important news does Atticus bring?
Tom Robinson has died.
How does Aunt Alexandra react to the news at first?
With composure and self-control.
What theme is highlighted by the women’s behavior?
Hypocrisy.
What event is happening in this chapter?
A missionary circle meeting
What do the women do behind this polite behavior?
Gossip and judge others.
Where was Tom Robinson being held before his death?
In prison
What does she do after hearing the news?
She returns to the meeting.
What does Scout learn about “real womanhood”?
It means courage and dignity.
Who is hosting the meeting?
Aunt Alexandra
What kind of prejudice do they show?
Racist Prejudice
What was Tom trying to do when he was killed?
Escape
Why is her reaction significant?
It shows strength and dignity.
How is bravery defined in this chapter?
Emotional strength in difficult moments.
Who attends the meeting with Scout?
The woman of Maycomb
Who do they criticize for defending Tom Robinson?
Atticus
How was Tom Robinson killed?
He was shot.
How does Scout feel about the news?
Disturbed and saddened.
How does the chapter criticize Maycomb society?
By exposing racism and false politeness.
Who arrives Later with important news?
Atticus
What does Scout notice about their behavior?
They are hypocritical.
Why is Tom’s death tragic?
He was innocent and hopeless.
What does Scout realize about her aunt?
She is stronger than Scout believed.
What lesson does Scout take from this experience?
True bravery is doing what’s right despite pain.