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Why does Dill not come to Maycomb County for the summer? How does Scout react to this?
Why does Dill not come to Maycomb County for the summer? How does Scout react to this?
He finally found a new father, and he is going to stay at home to build a fishing boat with him during the summer. Scout is heartbroken, realizing that Dill makes summer fun.
When Scout asks Calpurnia what they are going to do for church, what does Calpurnia remember?
When Scout asks Calpurnia what they are going to do for church, what does Calpurnia remember?
One Sunday, while Scout's class was without supervision, they tied Eunice Ann Simpson to a chair and locked her in the furnace.
Of what crime is Tom Robinson accused?
Of what crime is Tom Robinson accused?
Raping Mr. Bob Ewell's daughter.
What is the name of Calpurnia's church, and why is it called so?
What is the name of Calpurnia's church, and why is it called so?
Who disapproves of Calpurnia bringing Scout and Jem to her church? Why?
Who disapproves of Calpurnia bringing Scout and Jem to her church? Why?
Who leads the mass?
Who leads the mass?
Who is the music superintendent who reads the hymns?
Who is the music superintendent who reads the hymns?
What does Reverend Sykes say during the sermon?
What does Reverend Sykes say during the sermon?
What happens after the collection?
What happens after the collection?
Explain why 'lining' was so important to the congregation.
Explain why 'lining' was so important to the congregation.
What offer does Calpurnia make to Scout and Jem regarding what they are going to do for Sunday mass?
What offer does Calpurnia make to Scout and Jem regarding what they are going to do for Sunday mass?
How old is Jem at the beginning of chapter 12?
How old is Jem at the beginning of chapter 12?
According to Calpurnia, why is Helen having a difficult time finding a job?
According to Calpurnia, why is Helen having a difficult time finding a job?
What is different about Jem the days after Mrs. Dubose Lafayette dies?
What is different about Jem the days after Mrs. Dubose Lafayette dies?
According to Calpurnia, why would it be no better to buy hymn books for First Purchase?
According to Calpurnia, why would it be no better to buy hymn books for First Purchase?
What does Scout say about families who have lived in Maycomb County for many generations?
What does Scout say about families who have lived in Maycomb County for many generations?
Who is on their porch when Scout, Jem, and Calpurnia return home?
Who is on their porch when Scout, Jem, and Calpurnia return home?
When does Calpurnia celebrate her birthday? Why?
When does Calpurnia celebrate her birthday? Why?
Who is Zeebo in relation to Calpurnia?
Who is Zeebo in relation to Calpurnia?
From what books did Calpurnia and Zeebo learn to read?
From what books did Calpurnia and Zeebo learn to read?
Explain how and when Calpurnia came to live in Maycomb.
Explain how and when Calpurnia came to live in Maycomb.
How did Calpurnia feel when Jem invited himself to her home?
How did Calpurnia feel when Jem invited himself to her home?
What does Calpurnia and Lula's conversation reveal?
What does Calpurnia and Lula's conversation reveal?
For what reason does Aunt Alexandra come to live with Scout?
For what reason does Aunt Alexandra come to live with Scout?
Where does Atticus go at the beginning of the chapter?
Where does Atticus go at the beginning of the chapter?
What does Aunt Alexandra say about the Finches to everyone in the neighborhood? How does Jem find this ironic?
What does Aunt Alexandra say about the Finches to everyone in the neighborhood? How does Jem find this ironic?
Explain why Miss Buford, Miss Maudie's aunt, would be such an important person in Calpurnia's life.
Explain why Miss Buford, Miss Maudie's aunt, would be such an important person in Calpurnia's life.
What does Aunt Alexandra say about streaks?
What does Aunt Alexandra say about streaks?
What seems to be Aunt Alexandra's favorite topic?
What seems to be Aunt Alexandra's favorite topic?
How does Aunt Alexandra define a good family? How does Jem find this ironic?
How does Aunt Alexandra define a good family? How does Jem find this ironic?
Who was Sinkfield?
Who was Sinkfield?
According to Scout, how did Maycomb grow out of where it is today?
According to Scout, how did Maycomb grow out of where it is today?
How does Calpurnia respond when Jem asks her why she talks 'n****r-talk' at church when she knows better?
How does Calpurnia respond when Jem asks her why she talks 'n****r-talk' at church when she knows better?
According to Scout, why has Maycomb County 'remained the same size for hundreds of years'?
According to Scout, why has Maycomb County 'remained the same size for hundreds of years'?
According to Scout, why are so many families in Maycomb County related?
According to Scout, why are so many families in Maycomb County related?
What member of the Finch family does Scout meet but does not know? What does this say?
What member of the Finch family does Scout meet but does not know? What does this say?
Who wrote 'Meditations of Joshua S. St. Claire'?
Who wrote 'Meditations of Joshua S. St. Claire'?
What does Atticus tell Scout and Jem at the end of the chapter? Why?
What does Atticus tell Scout and Jem at the end of the chapter? Why?
Study Notes
Dill's Absence
- Dill remains in his hometown to build a fishing boat with his new father, leaving Scout heartbroken as he is crucial to her summer fun.
Church Experience
- Scout recalls a mischievous incident involving her class tying Eunice Ann Simpson to a chair during unsupervised time.
- Calpurnia's church is named First Purchase, originally funded by freed slaves.
Tom Robinson
- Tom Robinson faces accusations of raping Bob Ewell’s daughter.
Disapproval at Church
- Lula disapproves of Scout and Jem attending the black church; she insists it is reserved for black people.
- Zeebo, the church’s music superintendent, reconciles with the children after Lula’s disapproval.
Reverend Sykes
- Reverend Sykes leads the service and addresses sin in his sermon, emphasizing the "Impurity of Women" and warning the congregation against sin.
Offering for Helen Robinson
- Following a collection during the service, Reverend Sykes insists the congregation gather at least $10 to support Tom Robinson's wife, Helen, who struggles to find work due to Tom's charges.
Importance of "Lining"
- "Lining" is a singing method where one person sings a line for the congregation to repeat; only four members can read.
Calpurnia's Connection to the Children
- Calpurnia invites Scout and Jem to experience mass at her church while highlighting the challenges Helen has faced due to Tom's crime.
Jem's Development
- After Mrs. Dubose's death, Jem shows signs of moodiness and independence, preferring to spend less time with Scout and appearing more mature.
Family History and Reputation
- Aunt Alexandra arrives to instill feminine values in Scout and oversee the children during Atticus's absence, claiming that the Finch family is superior to others, a statement Jem finds ironic given the neighborhood's familial ties.
Calpurnia's Literacy
- Calpurnia and Zeebo learned to read from the Bible and Blackstone's Commentaries, highlighting the limited educational access for black children.
Legacy of Maycomb
- The town of Maycomb’s growth is attributed to its historical foundations at Sinkfield's Tavern, where the original settlement took shape.
Cultural Dynamics
- Calpurnia explains her duality in speech; she uses "n****r talk" at church to blend in and avoids it at home to maintain propriety.
Family Ties
- Many families in Maycomb are interrelated due to historic isolation; new settlers rarely arrived after the Civil War, leading to marriages within the initial families.
Family Secrets
- Scout meets Cousin Lily Brooke, indicating an absence of family narratives passed down to her, suggesting a lack of familial pride.
Reflection on Heritage
- At the chapter’s conclusion, Atticus encourages Scout and Jem to understand their family history at Aunt Alexandra's behest, enhancing their awareness of their lineage.
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