Why does Jem have to read to Mrs. Dubose? What is actually happening as he reads? Why does Atticus say Mrs. Dubose has “real courage”?
Jem has to read to Mrs. Dubose because he destroyed her garden. When he is reading she keeps correcting him and she also falls asleep. Atticus says she has real courage because she faces challenges that are impossible and she knows what to do.
There are clear gender roles during this time period. How are girls and boys supposed to act? How to these expectations complicate Scout’s life?
She is told to dress like a young lady because she dresses like a tomboy. Neighbors and her aunt judge her on how she dresses, Scout has an attitude and refuses to dress like a young lady.
Why doesn’t Dill visit in the summer?
He does not visit in the summer because he is living with his dad and building boats.
Discuss the kids’ trip to church with Calpurnia? What do they notice about Calpurnia during this adventure? How are the kids treated at the African American church? What do they find out about Tom Robinson while they are there?
The kids were treated like outsiders. Calprnia was more educated than the other people at the church.
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