Chapters 21- 25
Chapter 21
1) Why do you think all of the African-Americans stood up when Atticus walked out of the courtroom?
Chapter 22
2) Why do you think Atticus was chosen to represent Tom Robinson?
Chapter 23
3) Jem seems to be wise for his age, why does he think Boo Radley wants to stay in his house?
Chapter 24
4) In this chapter, what did Scout finally respect about Aunt Alexandra?
Chapter 25
5) On page 241- When Jem was talking about Mr. Ewell, he said, "Mr. Ewell was more hot gas than anything". What did he mean by this?
5 comments:
chapter 22-
I think Atticus was chosen to represent Tom Robinson, because the judge knew that the newbie lawyer wouldn't be able to convince the jury that Tom was innocent. He knew that prejudice would blind the jury members, and that Atticus would be the only person who could make them think otherwise.
Chapter 22 Response:
I think Atticus was chosen for many reasons. For one, since Atticus is apparently a very good lawyer, he had the best chance of convincing the jury Tom Robinson was innocent. Tom's chances were already slim because of the color of his skin, but by being represented by one of the best lawyers there was slightly more of a chance he would win. Also, most people in the area, and probably most lawyers there, are racist. They would not believe Tom Robinson or defend him as well as they could because he was black. By assigning a non- prejudiced lawyer, Atticus, again Tom has a slightly greater chance of winning the trial.
~Cailin
Kara and Cailin, great responses! I agree with both of you! I do believe the judge wanted Atticus to represent Tom because he is a great man who is respected in the county and he knew that Atticus would give Tom a fair fight and a greater chance of winning. I also like how you both pointed out that the other lawyers were probably racist and prejudiced. Tom deserved a fair fight and a great lawyer, it is just a shame the outcome of the trial and Tom's death.
Keep up the great work!! :o)
chapter 23-
Jem thinks Boo Radley wants to stay in his house because he does not want to face the unfairness of the world. Jem believes that Boo does not want to deal with the racism of the town and probably he feels the same way as Jem and Atticus feel about racism.
Jem recognizes that Boo Radley wants to stay inside his house because he realizes that Maycomb is completely prejudice. He sees how Boo Radley stays away from everyone in town because Boo doesn't want to get involved within the discrimination of the town. Jem figures this out after witnessing the Tom Robinson trial, and since Jem is beginning to mature, he notices how blacks are looked down upon. That is why Jem thinks that Boo Radley wants to stay in his house.
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