Part 1 To Kill A Mockingbird Flashcards
What caused jem to invite water Cunningham home for lunch in scouts first day of school? How does this help develop Jems character?
Because Walter is lonely and was beat up by scout. This shows Jems as a sympathetic character.
What is revealed through the conversations and interactions over lunch between scout and jem and Atticus and Walter?
Atticus and Walter talk about farming. Scout is surprised that a kid her age is having an adult conversation with her father that scout can’t keep up with. It surprises her because she thought Walter was just a stupid kid like the rest of her class.
What do Atticus and Walter talk about at dinner?
Farming.
Explain what cal means when she tells scout “don matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house’s yo’ comp’ny
Cal means that it doesn’t matter what Walter does, he’s a guest and scout needs to respect their company.
Beyond this lesson find and explain other examples that indicate that cal is more than a cook and a housekeeper.
Cal is definetly a mother figure. It is mentioned that scout behaves a little better when cal is around and cal is always disciplining her. It is also mentioned that cal kisses scout on the head which provides that mother figure.
How are the Cunningham’s and the ewell families used to develop contrast? What do you know about each?
The Cunningham’s are very proud and poor people. They are kind and take good care of themselves. The Ewell family are misfits. They beat people up and torment people. They feed off other people’s vulnerability.
Atticus tells scout “you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. Consider all the situations this advice could apply to the story so far.
The Cunningham’s because they are so poor. Also the teacher because she is new and doesn’t understand. The Ewell because he’s a misfit but scout can’t understand unless she was in his shoes.
Scout learns a lesson about compromise. Explain how and what she learns
Compromise is getting part of what you want and part of what the other person wants. Her and Atticus compromise that if she goes to school, Atticus will keep reading to her.
What are some examples of when Atticus was wise.
Atticus is always giving great advice to his kids. He talks to scout and makes very wise reasons on why she must go to school. He is always helping the kids realize their lives
What is the significance of the knothole?
Is a hole in a tree where the kids find stuff. This gives them a greater connection with the person filling the knothole.
