What is ironic about the way Mrs Merriweather witnesses for the Lord?
What is ironic about the way Mrs Merriweather witnesses for the Lord?
It is quite ironic that people who preach a Christian life do not see how un-Christian they act. Mrs. Merriweather is the lead hypocrite as she spews nonsense about supporting T.
What is the irony of Mrs Merriweather’s comment about hypocrites?
Hover for more information. Mrs. Merriweather’s comments are hypocritical because she implies that Helen Robinson has committed some sort of sin and is need of redemption, which illustrates her own racial prejudice.
What does Miss Maudie say that silences Merriweather?
She refers to Atticus as a “good but misguided” individual, who is doing more harm than good throughout the community. Miss Maudie silences Mrs. Merriweather by saying, “His food doesn’t stick going down, does it?” (Lee, 237).
What is Miss Maudie’s definition of background?
When Miss Maudie refers to people of “background,” she alludes to a social class of the South. In the Alabama of the 1930’s, there were many families who were descendants of the aristocratic plantation owners and other people of property. These people, of course, had slaves in the fields and servants in their houses.
How does Atticus treat Calpurnia?
According to Atticus, “Calpurnia’s not leaving this house until she wants to.” Atticus realizes how important Calpurnia is to his family and treats her respectfully. He also knows his children love her. Tom Robinson is Atticus’s client.
What lesson did Calpurnia teach scout?
respect
What word does scout ask Atticus to define?
Scout does not understand what the man means by this, and so she goes home and asks Atticus what “rape” is. Atticus replies with a sigh that, “rape was carnal knowledge of a female by force and without consent.”
Who has Atticus taken on as a client?
Tom Robinson
Why does Atticus explain the crime in this way?
Why does Atticus explain the crime this way? Atticus explains it in a way that informs his kids about the reality in terms that Scout would know not to ask any more questions. Atticus is honest and the kids still respect and admire their father.
Why do Jem and Scout get into a fist fight?
Because she thinks Scout needs a feminine influence and Atticus will be busy with the Tom Robinson case. Because Scout is saying how Jem is changing, she doesn’t like how he thinks he’s an adult. Jem gets mad and starts the fight, proving he’s still a child.
Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights back?
Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights her back? When Jem fights back, it is just like old times; Scout still feels that a little of her childhood is alive. Jem tells Atticus about Dill running away from his parents and this is the final code of childhood.
How does JEM betray Scout and Dill?
How does Jem betray Scout and Dill? Since he’s older and feels more mature he tells on Dill and informs Atticus about his running away to their house. Some men from the neighborhood surround him outside of his front door and try to talk Atticus out of defending Tom Robinson; threats are exchanged.
How did Jem break the remaining code of childhood?
In Chapter 14, Jem broke the remaining code of childhood by telling Atticus that Dill had run away from home and was hiding under Scout’s bed. As Scout was climbing into bed, she stepped on something that she thought was a snake.
What does broke the remaining code of our childhood?
Scout relates that, upon seeing Dill under the bed, Jem “rose and broke the remaining code of our childhood” by telling Atticus. To Scout, this act makes Jem a “traitor,” though it is really an act of responsibility that marks Jem’s maturation toward adulthood.
What was Atticus most dangerous question?
Scout says that “‘Do you really think so?’ . . . was Atticus’ dangerous question” because he delighted in helping people see a situation in a new light. Atticus uses this approach not only with his children, but with all of Maycomb.