Ch 19 - 21

Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:31 pm

Ch 19-21

Why does Scout think that Mayella Ewell was “the loneliest person in the world”?
In your own words explain Mayella's relationship with her father.
How does Dill react to this part of the trial? Why is this, in your opinion?
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n most states of the USA people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide their bottle in a paper bag. Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag?
What, according to Atticus, is the thing that Mayella has done wrong?
Explain, in your own words, Atticus's views on people's being equal.
What does Jem expect the verdict to be? Does Atticus think the same?
What is unusual about how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict? Is the verdict predictable or not?
As Scout waits for the verdict, she thinks of earlier events. What are these and how do they remind us of the novel's central themes?
Is Mayella like her father or different from him? In what ways?
What might be the reason for Mayella's crying in the court?
How does Mayella react to Atticus's politeness? Is she used to people being polite?
How well does Mr. Gilmer prove Tom's guilt in the eyes of the reader (you) and in the eyes of the jury? Can you suggest why these might be different?