Mrs. Dubose knew she was going to die from withdrawal from the morphine but she quit anyway so she would not be dependent on anything when she died. For example, when they began to sing, she didnt understand how they sang the hymns without books. The new childrens train at the park is called the Sutton Sidewinder. 7. Thats an interesting idea but look back at when Scout runs to meet Atticus. Underline the He was married to a black women and had mixed children. Without lies, Dill simply wouldnt be Dill anymore. How does the mocking bird symbol arise again at this point of the story? In chapter 10 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem and Scout are looking forward to playing with their air rifles on a Saturday in February.When they get down the street, Jem sees a dog coming toward them. I learned more about the poor Mrunas' social life from listening to Mrs. Merriweather: they had so little sense of family that the whole tribe was one big family. on 50-99 accounts. I wonder why Mr. Cunningham and all the other men leave the jail after speaking with Scout? He owns all one side of the riverbank. Overall, Aunt Alexandra and Scout have extremely different opinions on how to be a good family. This is also, why Atticus makes Jem go read to Mrs. Dubose before she dies. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! PDF downloads of all 1699 LitCharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. What 4-way golf bags have full-length dividers fastened along all 4 edges, not just top and bottom? 6. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. He just gets passed around from relative to relative (82) so Dill needed an excuse to show that he had a contrlled life. If he were her double first cousin once removed he would still not be received in this house unless he comes to see Atticus on business. Contrast Aunt Alexandras definition of fine folks with Scouts definition of fine folks. He tells Scout that they just wasnt intersested in [him. Alexandra is of the belief that the longer a person's family has 7.If I were in Harper Lees shoes, i would define courage as, when you know youre liked before you begin buy you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what(120). Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. For example, Dolphus Raymond was said to be a town drunk but when he offers Dill a sip of what is in his plastic bag Scout warns Dill to be careful and Dill released the straw and grinned. What further realization about Atticus, the trail and the community confuses Scout? Scout mentions that Aunt A's is of the belief that the longer a person's family has "squatted on a piece of land" the finer they are. Contrast Jems reaction to that of his fathers about the men who visit Atticuss house. Atticus takes the long view here and suggests that its wrong to believe things will never changeeventually, white people wont be able to get away with mistreating black people poorly, though those that try will still be immoral and wrong. But in another sense their views haven't changed. In To Kill a Mockingbird , author Harper Lee uses memorable characters to explore Civil Rights and racism in the segregated southern United . 4. One of the reasons was that Scout proved that Atticus was not being mean to them and he actually tried to help them on this case. To Kill a Mockingbird. His actions and how the town responded were examples of the prejudices of the time. Follow the model. Dill does feel as though Scout and Jem wouldnt accept him if he wasnt as magnificent as his stories. Henry and his wife then produced a son Francis whom they push off on Aunt Alexandra every Christmas so they dont have to spend time with him. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. However, Scout was not fully satisfied with the churchs procedures. 6. They all still have a conscience that would not let them do any thing like hat even if they wanted to. She found her courage, and she destroyed her shackles only days before her Judgement. that she means money, as well as social standing as an indicator of She doesnt think that it matters how long you have been on a certain patch of land, it matters how you are doing in life. Explain Dills need to lie. 3. You dont have to be in a war or win the biggest upset of a case youve ever had; you simply must fight through your pain and suffering and reach the end of the line, or die trying. (14.28). Scout is an excellent choice for focussing the objective. The men respected her in being so polite and just got up and left. Scout defines "fine folks" to be those who are good on the inside.. how a person acts their goodness and their compassionate hearts. An example of Lee trying to show this was in chapter 15 of the novel when Scout stands up for her father no matter what danger it may put her and her family in. Jem and Atticus defiantly had different opinions on these men. Courage: facing the fight without backing down. His imagination is what gives him the ability to create these wondrous and fascinating accounts of events. What does Mrs. Dubose teach Scout and Jem? He though is also a role model. What are Jem's rules for contact with Scout during school? This becomes especially apparent when he dismisses Scout , since her question actually makes perfect sense given his divisions. While theres no real indication of whether Cousin Joshua was as unhinged as Atticus insists he is, its telling that Aunt Alexandra is more than willing to simply ignore the more embarrassing parts of family history in favor of focusing on how esteemed they were. This man prefered Negros to his own skin color, and often publicized it. I wonder if Atticus would still be in open support of Tom Robinson even if he wasnt forced into defending him. I agree Richard. Even though he's an older white man, he's very aware of the truth surrounding the Tom Robinson case. Mayella's father. Some of the reason that Scout and Jem are so afraid is because, to a degree, they still believe that courage and revenge happen physically. Church, they came upon Lula. 2. He faced it with pure bravery and pride instead of shame and remorse. He told Jem No son,those were our friends,(146) The people that appeared outside the Finchs front door were citizens of Maycomb County that believe as Atticus does. 1. U.S. forces have few, if any, weaknesses, and in many areasfrom naval warfare to precision-strike capabilities, to airpower, to intelligence and reconnaissance, to special operationsthey play in a totally . 6. 6. His drinking out of a sack shows the reader, falsely, that he is a drunk. On the other side of the spectrum, Atticus was quite unmoved by the whole ordeal. When the children play made up games during the summer, Dill came to [be] known as a pocket Merlin, whose head teemed with eccentric plans, strange longings, and quaint fantacies.(8) Dill makes up amazing stories and tells them to Scout and Jem using his imagination. What does Atticus hope to establish through Bob Ewell's testimony? When he points out that it might not be a bad thing that women cant serve on juries, it suggests that even Atticus may harbor some sexist sentimentsnot even he is an entirely flawless person. Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. 4. "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow", "I maintain that the Ewells started it all, but Jem said it started long before that. These children loved their father and were willing to sneak out and endanger themselves to make sure hes alright. Why does Aunt Alexandra move into the Finch household? Its when you know youre licked before you begin but you begin anyways and see it through no matter what (112). 5. Because he felt hopeless after his conviction. Chapter 10 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Teachers and parents! Scout. Maycomb gave them Christmas baskets, welfare money, and the back of its hand. Scout is describing her home early in the novel. A black man accused of assaulting and raping Mayella Ewell. Although he does receive a lot, his life isnt as interesting like the stories he tells, and therefore he thinks that maybe the stories will make Jem and Scout jealous of his life, when really hes the jealous one. Atticus hopes that the bitterness and racism that the trial is bound to stir up do not affect his children. "If this thing's hushed up it'll be a simple denial to Jem of the way I've tried to raise him. Heredity is just one of several ways of ranking people that Scout hears throughout the novel. What is A person who sells flower is called? I never thought that Harper Lee could have introduced the character to show yet another example of racism that runs though Maycomb County. Scouts view is simplistic, even childish, but it boldly rejects the stratification and segregation which pervades Maycomb. Aunt Alexandra has her head far in the past, while Scouts is far, almost too far, into the future. When Atticus stands in Bob Ewell's shoes, why does he feel sorry for him? What's the irony in the teaching method Miss Caroline is using. Although he was a drunk, he can still be used as role model for the people in Maycomb. Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1699 titles we cover. If I was Harper Lee I would describe courage as somebody who stands up for what they believe in even if it makes them uncomfortable. Scout, seeing that her father was in danger, called for Atticus, and recognize a familiar face within the angry mob storming him. In the United States, it is widely read in high schools and middle schools. That although Atticus proved him innoncent, the racism would still make him guilty. Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want Scout believes fine people means the people who do well and succeed with what they are given and Aunt Alexandras meaning of fine people is the longer a family had been squatting on one patch of land the finer they was (130). What does he believe is going to happen to Dill in a few more years? 2023 Shmoop University Inc | All Rights Reserved | Privacy | Legal. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. I believe Harper Lee would define courage as never giving up even when everybody else is against you. He still tried to see what good was in them and brushed of the incident without thought. 7. She begins to understand what it means to be a true lady when Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie put themselves together after the news of Tom's death. Refine any search. If a sentence is already correct, write C. In such a circumstance, Tom has no reason to believe that the legal system will ever treat him fairly. Atticus did not turn his back on Tom Robinson, even when he was going to be attacked by a mob. This realization proves that a gang of wild animals can be stopped simply because they are still human (157). Putting his reputation on the line, he is defending this man because he knows its the right thing to do. Why does Mayella Ewell lie on the witness stand? What role does Calpurnia play in the family and in the novel? Ironically, the person she most wants to please Atticus is least concerned about her acting in a certain way. Maybe it's just knowing that you're better than other people, and coming up with justifications for that after the fact. Atticus attempts to talk up the family name. Also that they realized how much they were deprived and not given an ounce of pity, or even a second glance. "squatted on a piece of land" the finer they are. Why do you think Judge Taylor chose Atticus to defend Tom Robinson? Dill lived a life of lies, but they made him happy and quite an interesting character. A child had as many fathers as there were men in the community, as many mothers as there were women. PSYCH151 - Schizophrenia (Mod 51) Dissociativ, PSYCH151 - Into to Psychological Disorders (M, PSYCH151 - Humanistic & Trait Theories (Modul, SpringBoard English Language Arts: Grade 10, Vocabulary for Achievement: Fourth Course, myPerspectives: Grade 10, Volume 2 California Edition. Why does Atticus sit outside the door of the Maycomb County jail? Describe Scout's feelings towards Boo Radley and their previous actions towards him as she enters the third grade. Youve successfully purchased a group discount. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Synonyms for FOLKS: family, people, tribe, house, clan, kinfolks, kinfolk, race; Antonyms of FOLKS: origin, descent, extraction, birth, ancestry, pedigree He knew that the people would soon come to crack under pressure and try to gang up on him. When Scout speaks to Atticus in the presence of Mr. Cunningham saying I was just telling entailments are bad and all that, but you said not to worry ,it takes a long time sometimes that you alld ride it together (154) Scout connects personally to him. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the character who I believe displays the most courage is Mrs. Dubose. ___, "He can't hear you, Scout, he's out like a light. 4. Mayella only had marks on the right side of her face and since Tom's left hand is crippled, he couldn't have been the one who assaulted her. They will speak more formally or stand straighter when in the company of an authority figure. Aunt Alexandra's definition of fine folks was the longer the family had been living on the same piece of land, the finer they were. i think that what Lyndsay has explained are the reasons why his character was so essential. Its like a Roman carnival, (159). Aunt Alexandra betrays here that shes extremely classist and thinks lowly of poor, uneducated people like the Cunninghams, no matter how kind they may be. Rather, its power and privilege that do that. Becuase they are not accustomed to being in places with a lot of black, Scout and Jem see things that they would not normally see in mainly white areas. Scout believes fine folks to be fine because of their work ethic and their fortitude but Aunt Alexandra believes fine folks are base on heredity. Dill lies mainly to defend himself. While Aunt Alexandra's is based on family history. Jem was afriad for his father and believed that the men were going to hurt him. But at 49, in the middle of my breakdown, I didn't see any pattern. Their family heritage. Scout is speaking to her teacher on the first day of school. She, an eight year old girl, stood up against a group of grown men and won. Scout believed that . One evening, Atticus encourages Jem to think of how Mr. Ewell feels. They respected Atticus and the job he did by standing as he left the courtroom and by bringing gifts of food to the Finch's house. After Lula is told to calm down and the mass starts Jem and Scout become more comfortable. She thinks more about how "fine folks" were people who worked hard, and were overall good . Scout judges by personality. Nothing can happen to Tom until the appeal process is over. Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a brown paper bag? Are\underline{\text{Are}}Are Adrienne or Suki going to the party? Jem is now 12 years old and is experiencing many changes that Scout can't understand. 5. I think that Harper Lee would describe courage as the ability to face difficulties and uncertainty in various situations. Its clear to them that Aunt Alexandra is simply trying to make out that the Finches are better than everyone else in town. When the men outside of Atticuss house talk to him, one of them asks, dont see why you touched it in the first place,' Mr. Link Deas was saying. "Atticus said to Jem one day, "I'd rather you shot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you'll go after birds. When they saw how tattered and unkempt the chruch was, they realized how deprived the Negro community was. Scout gives her own meaning to fine folks. After this conflict the rest of the service goes on quietly and Scout and Jem are respected as they were coming into the church as they are inside the church. "Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia," was the first thing. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This is needless to say that the acts of Atticus Finch were courageous and very astounding. You'll also get updates on new titles we publish and the ability to save highlights and notes. Aunt Alexandras theory came from her deep respect for families with numerous generations. As a punishment for destroying her flowers. Somewhere, I had received the impression that Fine Folks were people who did the best they could with the sense they had, but Aunt Alexandra was of the opinion, obliquely expressed, that the longer a family had been squatting on one patch of land the finer it was. She has obviously Dill knows that is the Finch children find out how emotionally unstable he is with his family, they will treat him differently, which he does not want. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. "Background doesn't mean Old Family," said Jem. Teachers and parents! 20% Scout and Jem have no idea that Dill is really having family problems at home and he is passed between his siblings to and from often. Please answer each question on your own paper. Througout the mass, Scout found herself surprised at the differences. They were looking down in shame. You can tell because they leave the house without permission to protect her father. How does her understanding differ fom that of Aunt Alexandras. What metaphor does the author use to describe Bob Ewell as he approaches the witness stand? Their upbringing and their family heritage. I think that Mr. Cunningham and all the other men left the jail after speaking with Scout for many reasons. Scouts cousin tells her that Auntie says that Atticus lets you run around with stray dogs. Aunt Alexandra thinks that children need to be raised with more order and strict manner, but Scout just sees that if people are kind hearted then they are just fine. He feels sorry for him because he is poor, uneducated and cant' support his family. Tom truly cant win. She said that even though Atticus didn't win, he made the jury think about their decision for a long time. He may not have jumped on the chance to defend him as his lawyer but as a citizen of Maycomb County I believe he would have. If not, why does he so often refer to them when he's trying to explain to others why he acts like he does? Folks. She hoped to broaden the childrens perspective on the black community before the trial to keep the children from prejudicing Tom Robinson prior to the trial. 4.Jems first reaction was curiosity. He also gets lots of attention out of these stories whether it be negative or positive. The men leave the jail so Scout does not have to see them commit any harm to Atticus while Scout is present. Scout's definition of "Fine Folks" is based on what their actions are (something they have control over), while Aunt Alexandra's is based on their family history (uh, can't help the crazy cousins). ___. He and most of the other members of the gang can relate to how Atticus feels because they have children. Courage might be maintaining your beliefs no matter what or who comes your way. I guess it ain't your fault if Uncle Atticus is a n*****-lover besides, but I'm here to tell you it certainly does mortify the rest of the family-", "Just what I said. Atticus however seemed untroubled by the mens appearance. What are the two applications of bifilar suspension? She had the guts to tell a group of fully grown, angry men what she was raised to believe. (13.28). Cant but about four folks in First Purchase readIm one of em.(124). I completely agree because he understands that becoming upset ovrthings out of his control is a waste of time. Describe the relationship between Aunt Alexandra and the children. Scout and Jem learned about how Calpurnia changes the way she talks to fit in with the other black people in her church. Discount, Discount Code 5. 3. Struggling with distance learning? Jem becomes extremely angry at her and ruins her flowers by hitting them with a baton. In fact she tells Jem, "'I asked him [Atticus] if I was a problem and he said not much of one, at . He was coming around, but Dr. Reynolds put him out again." He said it began the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out." Who says this? Scout interrupts, "But I want to play with Walter, Aunty, why can't I?" (Lee 301). She tells him [They} brought him home for dinner one time.(154) This perhaps make Mr. Cunningham realize that these people were showing them kindness and that he was only showing them hate. [and] she was the bravest person i ever knew, (112). Harper Lee could have created the character Dolphus Raymond for many reasons. When Atticus came back inside, Jem asked, they were after you, werent they? (146) Atticus however, is not worried at all about the men being outside, and welcomes them. For example Atticus took the Tom Robison case which is the biggest most controversal case in his life. Now that is that." 4. He was weak and oppressed before he was killed in prison. How does Boo Radley come back into the children's lives? Dolphus was a good example of Fine Folk. How would you describe Scout and Jems visit to Calpurnias church? This statement coming from Atticus Finch tells you just how brave Mrs. Dubose really was because Atticus Finch himself is an extremely courageous person. Dill lies about his family life in order to keep his pride. To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by the American author Harper Lee. Your subscription will continue automatically once the free trial period is over. Cornett covers all the bases anyone would ever need in order to integrate the arts into their classroom." Kay Thomas, Visual Artist/Consultant, ArtsSmart Institute for Learning, Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council, Texarkana, TX In the novel, Atticus doesnt tell his children about his extraordinary skill at shooting. Literacy isn't a bad approachliteracy means education, which means having a certain class and wealth status. To Kill a Mockingbird Study Questions. When men are drunk they dont have common sense so they probably would not have cared whether Scout would see her father beaten or not. You go as far as you see fit and dont let anything stop you. Atticus means that even though the crowd was bitter because of the ongoing events, they were still human. Then, sum up the themes restated in number 52 , the coda to Song of Myself. As any scout bonfire would start, we all stood while the flag was brought in to the sound of a bugel. What is CAGR of Nerve Repair And Regeneration Devices Market. Let's also not forget that even the original UK Scout Law had 10 points, excluding reverent and brave, being B-P's view that those might quite a bit to ask of an growing . This something that Scout has never seen and she enjoys it. In chapter one when Dill is first introduced he comes across as a proud child. What is the target of Atticus's final plea? When the men ome to talk to Atticus Jem becomes very nervous. Purchasing Scout had stopped a gang of wild animals, simply because theyre still human (157). She had helped her father in this situation by standing up for him. 1. 1. A mean elderly woman who lives near the Finch's. Church, where Calpurnia attends. I think Scout showed Mr. Cunningham and the other men that Atticus shows everybody nothing but kindness and he tries to help everybody out. She did not know why these men were at the courthouse. I think Harper Lee created Dolphus Raymond to show that whites do not have to be racist, and that it is not wrong to be with black people if you are white. Get Annual Plans at a discount when you buy 2 or more! What else does the jury's behavior tell you about their decision? Even though he was white, he married a black woman and they even had kids. Seven years ago General David Petraeus and analyst Michael O'Hanlon wrote this paean to the U.S. military: The United States has the best military in the world today, by far. 4. to seek; search for (usually followed by out or up): to scout up a date for Friday night. Also when Scout mentions Walter Cunningham and how they are in the same grade and Walter is such a nice boy they invited him over for dinner. Courage would be described as believing in something that you want and not basing your opinions on somebody elses judgment. Wed love to have you back! Continue to start your free trial. Judge Taylor has a prowler. She was puzzled by the customs of the church. Why? They also learned more about the trial that their father was looking on after Reverend Sykes begins to talk about how Helen Robison, Tom Robisons wife, cannot find a job because her husband had been accused of rape. Atticus Finch looks for good in people, but in a multifaceted way. Instant downloads of all 1699 LitChart PDFs Mrs. Dubose is an old woman who yells insults at everyone who walks by her house. 7. Copyright 1999 - 2023 GradeSaver LLC. Scout believes that location or social status has nothing to do with how fine people are. "My students can't get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof." Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. Men like Mr. Cunningham also had children and understood how immoral it was to try and harm Aticus.Atticus says their simply because theyre human (157). Her Aunt is trying to impress that a fine person is judged by vaintiy. A drunkard, mostly unemployed member of Maycomb's poorest family. Calpurnia justifies her trip to the church with the children as education. Until my father explained it to me later, I did not understand the subtlety of Toms predicament: he would not have dared strike a white woman under any circumstances and expect to live long, so he took the first opportunity to runa sure sign of guilt. Scout struggles with the definition of fine folks. Scout, I've studied this real hard and that's the only reason I can think of. to make a search; hunt. 4. Would you agree that he drank out of a sack and made people believe that he was a drunk because he liked Blacks more than Whites? When Lula is confused about why there are white kids in the church, she asksI wants to know why you bringin white chillun to nigger church (119). He tries to appease Alexandra when he can, but on the major issues, he puts his foot down. How did you use the result to determine who walked fastest and slowest? 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