Quotes
"Are those the Ewells sittin' down yonder?"
Scout
What would be an example of the theme of hypocrisy in chapter 16?
(Hint: think about when the kids are seeing people coming into town for the trial)
People are wearing their Sunday clothes (church clothes) and going to put their prejudice on display and watch a man on trial for his life.
Find the page where Atticus begins making his closing statements and speaking directly to the jury.
Page 171.
"Love him, whatcha mean?"
Mayella Ewell
What famous movie producer greatly admired To Kill a Mockingbird and made a heartfelt film of their own after seeing it?
Double points if you can name the movie (Hint: It starred Julie Andrews and came out in 1964)
Walt Disney.
Mary Poppins.
"Well I can tell you why I didn't. It wasn't necessary, Mr. Finch. She was mighty banged up. Something sho' happened, it was obvious."
Sheriff Tate.
Explain the theme of truth vs. innocence as it pertains to the testimony we see in chapter 17.
Mr. Ewell's lies vs. Tom's truth, but the town believes it to be the other way around.
Find the page where Atticus says he only has one more witness.
Page 160.
"Who beat you up? Tom Robinson or your father?"
Atticus
Gregory Peck filmed Atticus' famous closing remarks in one take. How long is the speech in total?
A. About 6.5 minutes
B. About 7 minutes
C. About 5.5 minutes
D. About 9 minutes
"Did you not think the nature of her injuries warranted immediate attention?"
Atticus
Explain the theme of loss of innocence that we see in chapter 18 with Mayella Ewell.
The audience can see the realities of poverty and abuse and witnesses the fact that Mayella was made to grow up too fast.
Find the page where Mayella accuses Atticus of making fun of her.
Page 153.
"Mr. Finch, I was runnin' so fast I didn't know what happened."
Tom Robinson.
True or False: To Kill a Mockingbird is regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time.
True.
"I hold with everything Tate said."
Mr. Ewell
Explain the theme of courage as it pertains to Tom's testimony.
It is just as dangerous for Tom to tell the truth as it is to lie so it takes a lot of courage for Tom to speak the truth.
Find the page where Atticus says: "In the name of God, do your duty."
Page 173.
"It was the way he said it made me sick, plain sick."
Dill
What superhero claimed in their comics that To Kill a Mockingbird was their favorite movie?
Clark Kent/Superman.
"You're left-handed, Mr. Ewell."
Judge Taylor
Explain the theme of justice that is shown through Atticus' closing statements.
Atticus shows the reality of true justice when he begs the jury to do their duty.
Find the page where Miss Maudie calls the trial a "Roman carnival."
Page 134.
" 'In the name of God, believe him,' I think that's what he said."
Jem
Something happened while filming the trial scene that was not included in the script. However, it remained in the movie.
Decide as a group what you think may have happened and tell me your best answer.
Brock Peters, who played Tom Robinson, began to cry while giving his testimony in the trial scene.