Dom DiPiero
Mrs. Burkett
Chapters 24-26
11/29/15
Chapter 24
1. Who are the Mrunas and who is J. Grimes Everett?
The Mrunas are a Pacific tribe which J. Grimes Everett is out to civilize and Christianize. (306)
2. What are some of the popular opinions among the missionary circle concerning blacks?
The ladies of Maycomb think they are children who need to be punished every once in a while. (315)
3. Why does Aunt Alexandra thank Miss Maudie with her eyes?
Miss Maudie shuts up the woman who was making the veiled criticisms of Atticus. (315)
4. What is ironic about the concern the ladies of the Missionary Society have for the living conditions of the Mrunas?
The ladies are greatly concerned for poor people halfway around the world, but they have
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Why does Scout say that Jem is getting more like a girl?
He is developing a reluctance to kill anything harmless, including caterpillars. (319) 2. To what did Mr. Underwood’s editorial compare Tom’s conviction and death?
The death of Tom is compared to the slaughter of Hummingbirds. (323)
3. What remark does Mr. Ewell make on hearing of Tom’s death and what seems to be the significance of the remark?
He says, “one down and about two more to go.” The statement could be seen as a threat against the judge and Atticus. (323)
Chapter 26
1. How does Scout feel about the way they once treated Boo Radley?
She feels terrible about it and hopes she can make it up to him. (325) 2. What do the children talk about in current events?
They talk about Hitler and his hatred of the Jews. (327) 3. Why is Scout surprised that her teacher hates Hitler?
Scout has heard Miss Gates speak terribly of African-Americans. Scout asks, “Jem how can you hate Hitler so bad an’ then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home–” (327) 4. Why does Jem react so violently when Scout asks him this question?
He is trying to forget the ugliness of humanity that he saw that night and the days after in the courthouse. He doesn’t want Scout reminding him of it.