Chapter 16 –
In past chapter we have discussed Atticus’s feelings towards African Americans in relation to the rest of the towns’ feelings. It has been brought up that Atticus was a better man because he decided to take Tom Robinson’s case. However, on page 174 the Idlers’ Club states that, “….the court appointed him [Atticus] to defend this nigger.” Does this fact change your opinion of Atticus? If so how?
Chapter 17 –
Describe the Ewell family and their living situation. How does this description make you feel? How does the town feel about the Ewell family? Include textual evidence to support your response.
Chapter 18 –
Why do you think Mayella was afraid of and resentful towards Atticus? Do think her testimony is truthful or deceitful?
Chapter 19 –
How would you describe Tom Robinson? Do you think his testimony was truthful or deceitful? What elements about both Mayella’s testimony (from chapter 18) and Tom Robinson’s testimony make them valid or invalid? Who do you believe and why?
Chapter 20 –
What prejudices are held against Mr. Raymond? Is he what people think he is? Support your claim with textual evidence.
3 comments:
CH 16
I do not think less of Atticus at all because he was appointed to defend Tom. If he had been a man like Mr. Ewell (in attitude) he would have made a weak case to defend Tom. The fact that he tried so hard to defend him, even when he KNEW that the judgmental jury would never favor a black man, that shows Atticus's character. He is simply an honest lawyer (kind of an oxymoron)!
Caitlin - you prove your point well; your response was very eloquently stated. Atticus did try very hard to defend Tom, though he new his words would fall on deaf ears.
You're quite right about an "honest lawyer" being an oxymoron (Ha!). Very clever.
Thanks for your response and the laugh.
Caitlin-
Your statement shows critical thinking. As Emily said, I too appreciated the laugh (honest lawyer). Atticus is a good example of an honest person in general.
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