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When was the last time Maycomb County had an actual winter?
When was the last time Maycomb County had an actual winter?
1885
What is the superstition that many people believe to be the reason for an actual winter in Maycomb County?
What is the superstition that many people believe to be the reason for an actual winter in Maycomb County?
The Rosetta Stone says that when children are disobedient and ruthless, the weather patterns abruptly change.
Who is said to have died at the beginning of the chapter?
Who is said to have died at the beginning of the chapter?
Mrs. Radley
For what reason does Scout say that the world is ending?
For what reason does Scout say that the world is ending?
Who is Eula May?
Who is Eula May?
What does Jem mean when he says he does not want to 'waste the snow'?
What does Jem mean when he says he does not want to 'waste the snow'?
What happens when Scout lets a snowflake fall on her tongue?
What happens when Scout lets a snowflake fall on her tongue?
Why does Miss Maudie not enjoy the snow?
Why does Miss Maudie not enjoy the snow?
Why does Miss Maudie cover the plants in bags?
Why does Miss Maudie cover the plants in bags?
Where do Scout and Jem get more snow for their snowman?
Where do Scout and Jem get more snow for their snowman?
How do Jem and Scout build a snowman?
How do Jem and Scout build a snowman?
Who is the snowman Jem and Scout make supposed to impersonate?
Who is the snowman Jem and Scout make supposed to impersonate?
How does Atticus react to Jem and Scout's snowman?
How does Atticus react to Jem and Scout's snowman?
What offer does Atticus give Calpurnia as night falls?
What offer does Atticus give Calpurnia as night falls?
Why does Atticus wake Scout and Jem up in the middle of the night?
Why does Atticus wake Scout and Jem up in the middle of the night?
Outside, where does Atticus tell Scout and Jem to stay?
Outside, where does Atticus tell Scout and Jem to stay?
Why do the firefighters not 'hurry up'?
Why do the firefighters not 'hurry up'?
How do Atticus and the other neighbors help as Miss Maudie's house burns?
How do Atticus and the other neighbors help as Miss Maudie's house burns?
How does Mr. Avery escape Miss Maudie's house?
How does Mr. Avery escape Miss Maudie's house?
What book does Scout remember she had left in Miss Maudie's house?
What book does Scout remember she had left in Miss Maudie's house?
Whose house also begins to burn as a result of the fire?
Whose house also begins to burn as a result of the fire?
What does Atticus notice the morning after the fire?
What does Atticus notice the morning after the fire?
How does Jem react when he realizes who gave Scout the blanket?
How does Jem react when he realizes who gave Scout the blanket?
Who does Atticus reveal to be the person who gave Scout the blanket?
Who does Atticus reveal to be the person who gave Scout the blanket?
Why does Atticus let Scout and Jem stay home from school?
Why does Atticus let Scout and Jem stay home from school?
How does Miss Maudie react to her now destroyed house?
How does Miss Maudie react to her now destroyed house?
According to Miss Maudie, what caused her house to burn down?
According to Miss Maudie, what caused her house to burn down?
With whom is Miss Maudie staying while she does not have a house?
With whom is Miss Maudie staying while she does not have a house?
According to Miss Maudie, what does she have that Miss Maudie has always been after?
According to Miss Maudie, what does she have that Miss Maudie has always been after?
What do Jem and Scout name their snowman?
What do Jem and Scout name their snowman?
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Study Notes
Maycomb County and Weather
- The last actual winter in Maycomb County occurred in 1885.
- A superstition links children's disobedience to weather changes, with local belief attributing the snow to Scout, Jem, and Dill's behavior.
Character Events
- Mrs. Radley dies from natural causes at the chapter's start.
- Scout believes the world is ending because it is snowing.
- Eula May is introduced as the leading telephone operator in Maycomb.
Snowman Construction
- Jem is hesitant to "waste the snow" for a snowman due to insufficient snowfall.
- Scout experiences a burning sensation on her tongue when catching a snowflake, highlighting the cold temperature.
- Miss Maudie negatively views the snow as harmful to her plants and covers them to keep warm.
Building the Snowman
- Jem and Scout source more snow for their snowman from Miss Maudie's front yard.
- The snowman is constructed using a mixture of dirt and snow, with peachtree sticks as arms and wood for facial features.
- The snowman is meant to represent Mr. Avery, but Atticus requests modifications to its appearance.
Fire Incident
- Atticus wakes Scout and Jem in the night to alert them that Miss Maudie's house is on fire, instructing them to stay by the Radley house.
- The fire truck struggles as it is being pushed rather than driven.
- Neighbors assist by rescuing valuable items from Miss Maudie's house.
Miss Maudie's Escape
- Mr. Avery escapes the fire by climbing out an upstairs window but has an accident while descending.
Aftermath of the Fire
- Scout remembers leaving Dill's Tom Swift book in Miss Maudie's house, heightening her concern.
- The Finch house also catches fire during the incident.
- The morning after the fire, Atticus notices Scout wearing a blanket that is not hers.
Boo Radley's Involvement
- Jem realizes Boo Radley gave Scout the blanket, leading him to share secrets about the Radley family with Atticus, including the knothole and mysteriously repaired pants.
Miss Maudie's Perspective
- Miss Maudie remains optimistic about her destroyed house, stating she wanted a smaller residence for her azaleas and a larger garden.
- She attributes the fire to an unattended kitchen flue.
Temporary Living Arrangements
- Miss Maudie is staying with Miss Stephanie Crawford until her house is rebuilt.
- She jokingly mentions having the recipe for Lane cakes, which she has always desired.
Snowman Naming
- Jem and Scout name their snowman "the Morphodite," creatively blending their experiences with the situation.
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