| Who were the men in atticus’ front yard? And why? | They were merchants; in town farmers, dr renyolds, dr heck tate, and dr. Avery. They were mad about the Tom Robinson case |
| How does Scouts “death and politics” work as foreshadowing? | The penalty for rape (politics) is death. This foreshadows the case. |
| Why does Jem bring up the KKK, what did Atticus say and what are his views of the Klan and people in generals? | They were a political organization; no one usually mentioned the noble things they did. |
| What about Mr. Underwood? | He is the sole owner, edited, printer of the maycomb Tribune, never looked for news, people brought news to him. He lives in the building he works in |
| In this chapter what do we learn about Tom Robinson? | He is quiet, and being held captive so that he can be ready for the case Monday |
| What attracts the kids attention and what do they do about it? | Atticus took the car downtown and he usually walks and the kids including Dill decided to follow him. |
| What is Atticus doing downtown? And who arrives? | He is reading in front of the jail, men in dusty cars that are farmers from out of town that have a lower education |
| Who is the leader of these farmers? | Walter Cunningham Sr. |
| Why does Atticus want Jem to take the kids home? And why does Jem refuse? | Atticus thinks that there will be danger. And Jem wants to stay to protect his father, this shows his maturity |
| Is there any violence? Humor? | Scout who is a little girl tried to kick a man who tried to grab Jem by the shin and “aimed too high” |
| VERY IMPORTANTHow does scout speak the leader of the group? Does she understand the danger? How does her adolescence and innocence make the men feel? | She talks to them like they are having a friendly, casual conversation. She doesn’t understand the danger. It makes the men feel ashamed, uncomfortable, and shocked because of her innocence and she doesn’t understand |
To Kill A Mockingbird chapter 15
January 30, 2020