Chapter 20:
Summary
In chapter 20, when Dill and Scout was outside, they met Mr. Raymond, who helped make Dill stop crying and gave him some coke. They talked to each other a little, and then when Dill felt better, they went back inside. Scout asked Jem what happened and Jem told her that Mr. Gilmer was just talking about Tom Robinson and him being guilty. Atticus then began to stand up to say something, but he first loosen his clothing and took off his coat for his final words. He tried to explain to everyone in the trail that we are all equal, black or white, we are born equally. I think Atticus removed his coat and loosens his clothing because this is the most serious moment of his life and he had to take it off to show people that what he had said is what is true and I also think he was kind of nervous to the fact if they believe his words. At the end of the chapter Calpurnia appeared at the court.
Vocab
Aridity (pg.203)n. – the dryness
Discreet (pg.203)adj. - to be cautious
Pauper (pg.208)n. - a very poor person
Allusions
"all men are equal" this quote was said in the declaration of independence, by Thomas Jefferson, and Martin Luther King
Einstein- Einstein was a very smart man; he had a brain not like an other. inventor of algebra.
Supporting Images
Summary
In chapter 21, Calpurnia can into the court room with an envelope to Atticus and the trail stopped for a second. Scout told Mr. Reverend to save their seat, and that they will come back. Dill, Jem, And Scout knew that they were in trouble. Atticus called them down and they went home with Calpurnia. On the way home Calpurnia lectured Jem about taking a small girl like Scout to court. When they got home Aunt Alexander was shocked to hear where they were. They ate dinner and after an hour passed, they went back down town to see what happen to Tom Robinson. When they were there, Tom Robinson was announced gulity by the judge and the case was closed.
Vocab
Exhilarated (pg.210)adj. – to be merry and cheerful
Indignant (pg.210)adj. - stir up anger
Acquit (pg.210)v. - to clear of guilt/ charges
Probing Questions
Was Tom not tolerable to be innocent?
Why didn't anyone believe Tom side of the story?
How do they know that Tom side of the story was wrong?
Was there evidence to prove Tom's guilty, or did they just believed what the white lady said because Tom was black?
Comment on Plot Development
Scout, Jem, and Dill got caught and Tom Robinson was claimed guilty. I think that Tom should not be guilty. I believe that he is telling the truth and that the judge shouldn't just believe the white lady story but his also. I do not like the fact that he claim Tom Robinson gulity without any evidence to show what he did on that day Mayella said she got raped. I believe that they should let him go because for the sake of all things that are right and true. He has a family and children! Tom is innocent!
Summary
In chapter 22, Jem, Dill and Scout, went home that night with Atticus. Jem and Atticus was very upset on why they claimed Tom Robinson guilty. In the morning, Atticus and everyone came out for breakfast and Calpurnia told Atticus that there were a lot of food given to them as a thank you for helping Tom Robinson.Atticus told Calpurnia that it isn't necessary for them to do that then he went into town. Soon, Dill came over and Scout and Jem headed outside and saw some old folks talking about them and why they were at court. Later, they all went to Miss Maudie's for some cake and they discussed some things about the trail and Atticus. When they came out, Miss Stephanie told them that Bob Edwell spitted at Atticus's face and told him that he will get him one of these days even if it took the rest of his life.
Vocab
Feral (pg.217)adj. – wild, crazy
ruefully (pg.218)adv. - regretfully
Probing Questions
Comment on Character Development
