Atticus feels comfortable talking about the racism that exists in the town, but aunt alexandria doesn't. what does that tell you about their differing views of calpurnia, and on race relations in general?
on page 184 jem says, "around here once you have a drop of negro blood, that makes you all black." research the term "one drop of blood law." based on your research, what is jem referring to?
why do you think the sheriff didn't call the doctor or investigate mayella's claim?
describe bob ewell's comportment during the trial.
what is your opinion of mayella ewell?
why is tom's injury so important?
how does the room react when tom says he feels sorry for mayella? why?
why does dill need to leave the courtroom?
why does mr. raymond live his life the way he does? what do you think of his decision?
do you think that atticus believes he will win the case?