To Kill a Mockingbird Winter Events

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What is the result of them having the coldest winter since 1885?

They find snow and it is the first time Jem and Scout see snow. It scares them. They also have no school that day.

What did Mr. Avery say about the children and the winter?

"It was written on the Rosetta Stone that when children disobeyed their parents, smoked cigarettes and made war on each other, the seasons would change."

Who died that winter?

Old Mrs. Radley, she died of natural causes.

Who is Eula May?

The telephone operator in charge of sharing all news. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Maudie think of the snow?

She hates it, it's killing her azaleas. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jem intend to do with Miss Maudie's snow?

Make a snowman. Signup and view all the answers

What does Atticus think of the fact that the snowman looks like Mr. Avery?

He tells Jem to disguise him so he looks different. Jem gets Miss Maudie's hat to do this. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Miss Maudie's house?

It goes up in flames and the men try to help her salvage her belongings. Then the fire department tried to stop the other houses from burning. Signup and view all the answers

What surprises Atticus when he sees Scout?

That she is wearing a brown blanket of unknown origins. Signup and view all the answers

What unexpected person was helping to quell the fire?

Nathan Radley. Signup and view all the answers

What happens the day after the fire?

They don't go to school and help clean up with Calpurnia. They also apologize to Miss Maudie. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Maudie think of her burned house?

She is happy since she says she always wanted a smaller place. She thinks that the flue caught. Signup and view all the answers

What is Miss Maudie going to do for Mr. Avery?

Make him a Lane Cake (the recipe Miss Stephanie wants) in thanks. Signup and view all the answers

What did Cecil Jacob tell Scout? What did Scout do and what did Atticus say?

Cecil told her that her father 'defended n*ggers'. She denied it. But later Atticus said that he did and it was common to do so (nothing wrong with it). Signup and view all the answers

What is the case that Atticus is working on currently like?

He is defending Tom Robinson. The trial will start in summer since they got a postponement. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tom Robinson?

A 'Negro' who lives in a place behind the town dump. According to Cal (he goes to her church), he is in a clean-living family. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Atticus defending Tom Robinson?

He believes it is his duty to try to prevent injustice. He believes that all men are created equal and that this is an injustice against man. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ike Finch?

An old Confederate veteran who harps on his days as a soldier. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Scout not hit Cecil? Before and after Atticus's speech?

Before: Atticus told her to stop settling her problems with her fists. After: She believes in what Atticus is doing/is proud of him. Signup and view all the answers

What happens every Christmas that makes Jem and Scout dread it?

Uncle Jack would spend the week with them. Then they would visit Aunt Alexandra's at Finch's Landing. Signup and view all the answers

Who is in Aunt Alexandra's family?

She has a husband named Jimmy. Her son Harry moved away, got married and had Francis. Signup and view all the answers

What is Francis like?

"He was a year older than I, and I avoided him on principle: he enjoyed everything I disapproved of, and disliked my ingenuous diversions." Signup and view all the answers

Who is Uncle Jack?

He is a medical doctor and he doesn't act like it. He owns a cat called Rose Aylmer. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Aunt Alexandra?

A good cook, Atticus's sister. Signup and view all the answers

What does Uncle Jack say about Scout's cussing and how does Scout respond?

He says it's unladylike and she should act like a lady and she says she doesn't want to be a lady. Signup and view all the answers

What is Finch's Landing?

Finch's Landing consisted of three hundred and sixty-six steps down a high bluff and ending in a jetty. Farther downstream, beyond the bluff, were traces of an old cotton landing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Winter Events

1885 marked the coldest winter; Jem and Scout experienced snow for the first time, leading to school closures.
Mr. Avery warned that disobedient children could cause seasonal changes.
Old Mrs. Radley passed away from natural causes during the winter.

Characters and Community

Eula May is the local telephone operator who disseminates news.
Miss Maudie despised the snow for its negative effect on her azaleas.

Snowman and Fire Incident

Jem crafted a snowman resembling Mr. Avery, disguised with Miss Maudie's hat at Atticus's suggestion.
Miss Maudie's house caught fire; neighbors attempted to save her belongings while firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from spreading.
Atticus was surprised to find Scout wrapped in a blanket from an unknown source.

Resilience and Recovery

Nathan Radley unexpectedly assisted in extinguishing the fire.
After the fire, Jem, Scout, and Calpurnia helped clean up and expressed apologies to Miss Maudie.
Miss Maudie, optimistic about her situation, noted her desire for a smaller house and believed the flue caught fire.

Court Case Insights

Cecil Jacobs taunted Scout about Atticus defending a Black man, to which Atticus later affirmed the moral importance behind his duty.
Atticus is defending Tom Robinson in a trial postponed until summer, believing that injustice must be resisted.
Tom Robinson is portrayed as a respectable man from a clean-living family behind the town dump.

Family Dynamics

Uncle Jack, a medical doctor who owns a cat, does not conform to traditional expectations.
Aunt Alexandra is characterized as a talented cook and Atticus's sister; she has a husband named Jimmy and a son, Harry.
Francis, Aunt Alexandra's grandson, is depicted as someone who enjoys what Scout disapproves of, leading to her avoidance.

Christmas Expectations

Jem and Scout dread Christmas due to annual visits to Finch’s Landing and interactions with their extended family.
Uncle Jack admonishes Scout for her cursing, leading to a spirited exchange about gender expectations.

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Explore the key winter events in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' including Jem and Scout's first experience with snow, the impact of the cold on their community, and the dramatic fire incident at Miss Maudie's house. This quiz delves into the resilience of the characters and the lessons learned during this challenging season.