Why is the fact that Atticus was re-elected without opposition significant? … Atticus explains, “
Jem was trying hard to forget something, but what he was really doing was storing it away for a while, until enough time passed. Then he would be able to think about it and sort things out.
Why do you think Atticus was re elected to the state legislature even though most didn’t agree with what he did for Tom Robinson?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Maycomb County re-elects Atticus Finch every year because
he is a well-known, permanent fixture of the town
; his historical roots extend far back in time in the area, as one of his ancestors, Simon Finch, settled the area before it even became known as Maycomb.
What does Atticus get re elected as?
Despite the drama of the summer, Atticus wins an unopposed re-election to
the state legislature
in the fall.
What reason does Atticus say Bob Ewell has for holding a grudge against people connected to the trial?
In chapter 27, Atticus mentions that the reason Bob Ewell holds a grudge against him is
because Bob thought that the entire community would believe his testimony and view him as a hero.
What would happen if Atticus did not defend Tom?
Atticus is essentially saying that if he did not defend Tom Robinson,
he would be considered a hypocrite
, which is why Jem and Scout would not have to mind him anymore. Atticus is a morally upright individual, who believes in equality and justice.
What does Atticus say to explain why Jem is acting the way he is?
Atticus explains, “
Jem was trying hard to forget something, but what he was really doing was storing it away for a while, until enough time passed. Then he would be able to think about it and sort things out
. When he was able to think about it, Jem would be himself again” (131).
Who does Atticus say killed Ewell?
Atticus does believe that
Jem
killed Bob Ewell. He tells Sheriff Tate that Scout said that Jem got up and yanked Ewell off her, and “he [Jem] probably took Ewell’s knife somehow in the dark. . . .” When the sheriff cuts Atticus off and says, “Jem never stabbed Bob Ewell,” Atticus thanks him but adds, “Heck . . .
Why does Jem become angry with Scout?
For Jem, Miss Gates represents the sheer
racism
of the town. For this reason, Jem is angry. Jem was still upset about the result of the trial and what he perceived as an unjust jury verdict.
What happens after Scout finally meets boo?
All Scout can say is, “Hey, Boo” (Lee, 275). When Scout finally discovers that she is standing in the presence of Boo Radley,
she immediately runs over to Jem’s bedside and attempts to hide out of embarrassment.
What foreshadows that Scout and Jem are in danger?
Scout
trips on a root so they are looking at the ground as they go
. Looking at the ground and feeling their way through the dark, they are completely surprised by Cecil Jacobs when he jumps out to scare them. This is what foreshadows the moment when Bob Ewell attacks them on the way home from the pageant.
Why does Jem say Boo Radley should not be home?
Jem says that Boo Radley must not be home
because the Radley house is completely dark and silent, as though it is empty
. His statement is ironic because Boo Radley is a recluse, who is always home.
Why was scout dressed like a ham?
In Chapter 28 of Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout’s part in the Halloween pageant is that of ham. Scout’s ham costume
represents one of the agricultural products farmed and sold in Maycomb County
. All Scout has to do is walk on stage and stand on her spot when Mrs. Merriweather says, “Pork.” Unfortunately, Mrs.
Why does Atticus continue to believe in the justice system is he right to?
He wants them to learn right from wrong, and he wants to model that behavior. Atticus is well able to see the flaws in the American justice system but continues to believe in it as
the mark of a civilised country
. It is also the system that he is part of and he wants to do all he can to improve it.
Does Atticus think he will win the court case?
No, Atticus knows from the start that
he will not win the case against
Tom Robinson, because the rules of white southern society in the 1930s won’t allow a black to win against a white.
How does Atticus defend Tom in court?
Atticus defends
Tom because he believes in setting an example for Scout, Jem, and others
. He builds on this idea later in the same conversation by saying, “Scout, simply by the nature of the work, every lawyer gets at least one case in his lifetime that affects him personally.
Why did Atticus not drop case?
The jury couldn’t possibly be expected to take Tom Robinson’s word against the Ewells’….” Atticus admits that he will not win
the case due to the racial prejudice of the jury
.
