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What does Mr. Raymond tell the children about himself?
What does Mr. Raymond tell the children about himself?
He mostly drinks Coca Cola out of his paper sack, but lets people think that it is whiskey.
Why does Mr. Raymond encourage people to think that he is an alcoholic?
Why does Mr. Raymond encourage people to think that he is an alcoholic?
He only pretends to be drunk so the people of Maycomb will 'forgive' him for preferring the company of a Black woman as his common-law wife.
Why does Scout refer to Mr. Raymond as a 'sinful man'?
Why does Scout refer to Mr. Raymond as a 'sinful man'?
He is a fraud because he pretends to be drunk, he has mixed children, and has a Black common law wife.
What does Scout's remark suggest about the values of her community?
What does Scout's remark suggest about the values of her community?
Why does Atticus say cheating a colored man is ten times worse than cheating a white man?
Why does Atticus say cheating a colored man is ten times worse than cheating a white man?
How does what Atticus says about cheating a Black person connect to his decision to stop shooting a gun?
How does what Atticus says about cheating a Black person connect to his decision to stop shooting a gun?
Why does Atticus unbutton his vest, loosen his tie, and take off his coat before he addresses the jury directly during his Closing Argument?
Why does Atticus unbutton his vest, loosen his tie, and take off his coat before he addresses the jury directly during his Closing Argument?
What is significant about Atticus's statement to the jury that 'this case is as simple as black and white'?
What is significant about Atticus's statement to the jury that 'this case is as simple as black and white'?
What code did Mayella break according to Atticus?
What code did Mayella break according to Atticus?
Summarize Atticus's belief about equality.
Summarize Atticus's belief about equality.
Why does Calpurnia come to the courthouse?
Why does Calpurnia come to the courthouse?
Why does Cal reprimand Jem for taking Scout to the trial? How does Scout react?
Why does Cal reprimand Jem for taking Scout to the trial? How does Scout react?
What is Atticus' reasoning for allowing the children to hear the verdict?
What is Atticus' reasoning for allowing the children to hear the verdict?
What does Jem think the verdict will be?
What does Jem think the verdict will be?
Why does Jem think Tom will be found innocent?
Why does Jem think Tom will be found innocent?
Why does Reverend Sykes disagree with Jem?
Why does Reverend Sykes disagree with Jem?
What did Scout notice about the jury as they returned to the courtroom? Why is this significant?
What did Scout notice about the jury as they returned to the courtroom? Why is this significant?
What is the verdict?
What is the verdict?
Why did the jury vote this way?
Why did the jury vote this way?
Why does Reverend Sykes tell Scout to stand up when her father exits the courtroom?
Why does Reverend Sykes tell Scout to stand up when her father exits the courtroom?
What does this gesture suggest about the feelings of the African-American community towards Atticus Finch?
What does this gesture suggest about the feelings of the African-American community towards Atticus Finch?
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Study Notes
Mr. Raymond
- Mr. Raymond drinks Coca Cola from a paper sack, allowing others to believe it's whiskey.
- He pretends to be an alcoholic to gain societal forgiveness for his interracial relationship.
Scout's Perspective
- Scout labels Mr. Raymond a "sinful man" due to his lifestyle choices and mixed-race children.
- Her comment reflects Maycomb's disapproval of interracial relationships.
Atticus's Morality
- Atticus believes it’s far worse to cheat a Black man due to the existing social disadvantage he faces.
- His decision to stop shooting demonstrates a principle against exploiting unfair advantages.
Atticus's Closing Argument
- He unbuttons his vest and loosens his tie to appear more relatable and humane to the jury.
- His statement about the case being "as simple as black and white" emphasizes clarity in evidence and the racial implications of the trial.
Mayella’s Situation
- Mayella is judged for breaking societal norms by expressing attraction to a Black man, highlighting racial tensions.
- Atticus argues not all individuals are equal but asserts that court should treat everyone as equals.
Calpurnia's Role
- Calpurnia arrives at the courthouse to find Jem, Scout, and Dill who have been missing.
- She reprimands Jem for bringing Scout, demonstrating her protective nature.
Verdict Expectations
- Jem is hopeful for Tom's exoneration based on the trial evidence.
- Reverend Sykes cautions Jem, emphasizing the racial biases of the jury.
Jury Dynamics
- Scout notes the jury avoids eye contact with the convicted defendant, indicating guilt.
- Despite clear evidence, the all-White jury remains biased, leading to a guilty verdict.
Community Response
- The verdict is guilty, reflecting the jury’s preference for a White person’s testimony over factual evidence.
- Reverend Sykes advises Scout to stand for Atticus, symbolizing the respect the African American community holds for him despite the trial's outcome.
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