ch. 20

chapter 20 had some very complicated morals and philosophies. one of these was the suprise Mr. Dolphus Raymond did not drink whiskey he just drank coca-cola so people thought he was a drunken man. He explained how people wouldnt understand why he lived the way he did if he hadnt pretended to drink. After their talk they go back in the court house to hear the closing statment whic Atticus did excelently on.

another site: COCA COLA

ch 21

Chapter 21 is the end of Tom Robinsons trial and the climax of the trial. At first Calpunia comes in wondering where the kids are but suprisingly Atticus lets them see the rest of the trial. Jem and Scout were only met with bad news after dinner. When I read guilty i coudnt belive it this book seemed like a classic good guy bad guy story but i did not expect this to happen. Although i was constantly told by the writer that the white people would win i was really expecting tom to or at least hoping.

the image depicted shows the classic good vs bad (image)

vocab: Acquit (vb.): clear of a charge; find not guilty

other links:stuff

ch. 19

in chapter 19 it is Toms turn to be on the stand. Atticus questions him and gives the jury a discription of who Tom is and how he acts. The suprising thing that is reveald is Tom's left arm is crippled and worthless. Another suprise was when Tom testified that he and Mayella spent much time together doing various types of work. After he testifies he didnt rape her the cross examiner is very rude to him and it disturbs Dill to the point where he gets sick. This entire chapter is all about Tom Robinson and how he is a good soul.

image:(click here for hyperlink)

to extend point (click to see how innocent people get jailed)

grimly (adv.): sternly; without humor

ch 15

In chapter 15 we learn Dill is allowed to saty in Maycomb. People in town are starting to get upset about Tom Robinsons case. Atticus is confronted by a group of men two times. The first group was his friends concernd about Atticus and Tom. Atticus then goes to the town jail to defend Tom. The second mob is angery men who want to hurt Tom and even Atticus. Mr. cunningham was idenitfied in the crowd by scout and after a conversation he calls the mob off. Jem begins to fear for Atticus because peoples opinions about the case are starting to be expressed, not all friendly. The chapter mostly tells about how people feel about Toms case.

the image is an angrey mob to show how people are angery at Atticus (website its from)

venue (n.): the place where a jury is selected and a case is tried\

(website explaing riots)

classwork for mrs. steele
ch10
i think when they said it is a sin to kill a mockingbird it means that it is not right to accuse or hurt something that only does good. when they said this i thought about boo radley as the mockingbird he hasnt done anything to hurt people yet he is in constant abuse by the kids. everyone judges him although he has done nothing wrong.

ch11
i belive that physically Jem had more power but Mrs. Dubose would always have more power in the community. Because Mrs. Dubose had a direct route to Atticus she would always have more power then any kid would.

ch12 and 13
i belive that Calpurnia gained the respect of the children by bringing them to church. Calpurnia always used to cook in the kitchen which was the Finch's house but when they were at her house there was a power shift because they were in a place were she was in charge. the kids gain a better understanding of the black cummunity. Going to a negro church may alter theres preception of when people call Atticus a N-lover. they may now figure that negros are not bad.

ch 11

In ch 11 Jem and Scout grow bored of their nieghborhood and travel to look for better places to go. However in doing so they must pass Mrs. Dubose house. Mrs. Dubose is a mean old lady that insults Jem and Scout whenever thtey pass by her porch. Although atticus can stand the old lady and act like a gentelmen one day Jem loses controll and ruins he garden. There after Jem had to read to Mrs. Dubose every day 2 hours for 2 months. Finnaly after Jems time is up Mrs. Dubose dies and leaves jem a gift she knew he wouldnt like. There is a moral in this chapter that sometimes you have to deal with thinkgs you dont like and hold your head high. If you give into temptations and lose your cool.

vocabulary:escapade

escapade (n.): reckless prank

link: (wikipedia)

ch 10

In this chapter Jem and Scout were questioning their dads abilities to do anything. At first it seemed as if Atticus was not special in any way, but then in a lifethreating situation a secrete is reveald. Jem and Scout learn that Atticus was a sharpshooting champion in his time and was called "one shot". Being an expert marksmen is no easy task and Atticus in this chapter examples the task with ease. This helps to prove the pattern that atticus is no ordinary father which is shown in recent chapters. This makes me think if Atticus has any other surprises or mabey even a few skeletons in his closet.

vocabulary:feeble

feeble (adj.);weak;frail

other source that helps prove my point about marksmenship not being easy:(wikipedia)