Ch. 15-16
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9 questions
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Why was Atticus so affectionate toward Jem, even after Jem disobeyed him?
Why was Atticus so affectionate toward Jem, even after Jem disobeyed him?
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In Chapter 15, a mob of men confront Atticus as he is "guarding" Tom Robinson. What was it that Atticus asked the mob to do, and why is it strangely comical that they listen?
In Chapter 15, a mob of men confront Atticus as he is "guarding" Tom Robinson. What was it that Atticus asked the mob to do, and why is it strangely comical that they listen?
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Why does Jem openly defy Atticus and refuse to leave?
Why does Jem openly defy Atticus and refuse to leave?
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Atticus has imparted many lessons to his children on how they should act and behave. What "Atticus lesson" is Scout trying to employ when she starts talking to Walter Cunningham? What does Scout's polite and childish attempt at conversation actually accomplish?
Atticus has imparted many lessons to his children on how they should act and behave. What "Atticus lesson" is Scout trying to employ when she starts talking to Walter Cunningham? What does Scout's polite and childish attempt at conversation actually accomplish?
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What does Scout learn about mob mentality?
What does Scout learn about mob mentality?
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Mr. Dolphus Raymond is evidently a complicated and interesting person. Describe his way of life and comment on its effect upon the town of Maycomb.
Mr. Dolphus Raymond is evidently a complicated and interesting person. Describe his way of life and comment on its effect upon the town of Maycomb.
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Jem says that "mixed" children are sad because they don't belong anywhere. What does he mean? Is having a sense of belonging important in life?
Jem says that "mixed" children are sad because they don't belong anywhere. What does he mean? Is having a sense of belonging important in life?
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As the examination begins, Atticus's table is bare. What does this show us about Atticus?
As the examination begins, Atticus's table is bare. What does this show us about Atticus?
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What is ironic about Jem, Scout, and Dill and where they are sitting in the courtroom?
What is ironic about Jem, Scout, and Dill and where they are sitting in the courtroom?