| What is the first image of the chapter? | Tom trying to swear on the bible but his arm can’t stay on the bible |
| Why is the image at the start of the chapter significant? | Reinforces how impossible it was for Tom to give Mayella the injuries she received |
| What is the first thing Atticus says to Tom on the direct examination? Why would Atticus bring this up first? | Makes the point that he has been jail for fighting before? He brings it up first to show that he has nothing to hide |
| What is Toms relation to Mayella? | passes her house everyday 2 times to get there and from work |
| When was the first time Mayella asked Tom to do work? | year before in the spring |
| Why does Tom deny Mayellas money every time? | he realizes she needs it more than he does |
| Where are the kids usually? | they are always around |
| What is significant about Scout saying that Mayella is lonelier than Boo Radley? | She doesn’t fit in. Blacks don want her b/c shes white and the whites don’t want her because shes a Ewell |
| What does Tom notice about the night of 11/21. What does Mayella want him to do? What does she motion for him to do? | Tom notices there are no kids around and she wants him to fix the door. She motions him to go inside the house |
| Why is this whole thing sketchy about Tom going in the house? | Mayella says that she’s been saving the money for a whole year. this means that she’s been planning this day for a whole year |
| What does Tom notice about the door? | It is perfectly fine |
| What does Mayella do when Tom is on the chair getting her something? How does Tom react? | Mayella hugs him and Tom falls off the chair |
| What is the BIG thing that Mayella says? | She says what her papa do to her don’t count. This means that she is possibly the mom of some of the kids |
| What does Mr. Ewell yell through the window? Who is this said to? | “you gddamn whor, I’ll kill ya”. Said to Mayella |
| Does does Me. Ewell realize then | That Mayella attacked tom and tom didn’t attack Mayella |
| Why did Tom run? | He was scared and didn’t wan tot be put up to court for something that he didn’t do |
| What does Link Deas do and why is it so significant? | – stand sup in the court- Defends tom- Says that Tom has never done anything horrible- A white person is standing up in public for Tom R. – progress to Maycombs disease decreasing b/c of Atticus |
| What is the first thing Gilmer brings up in the cross examination about Tom? | Mr. Gilmer brings up Tom’s jail time again. Can beat up a man, so it would be easy to beat up Mayella |
| Why did Tom help Mayella. Why is this such a big mistake? | Tom says he felt sorry for her –> BIGGEST MISTAKE. To feel sorry for someone, you have to be on a higher status than them, |
| Tom cant say a white person is lying (Mayella) so what does he say instead? | He keeps saying she is mistaken in her mind |
| What does Mr. Gilmer calling “Boy” do? | It reminds jury that Tom is “lesser” than they are |
| What does Gilmer say Tom is being? | disrespectful b/c he disagrees w/ Gilmer |
| Why did Scout have to leave the trial early and where did he go? | Dill started crying and they went under a tree? |
| Why was Dill crying? | He cant stand how Tom is being treated by Mr. Gilmer |
| Who approaches Dill and Scout after they leave the trial. What does he say? | drunk Dolphus Raymond and he says he knows what Dill means |
TKAM Chapter 19 Questions
January 31, 2020