Assignments #2

Assignments 8

10/1 /12 – 10/19/12

Ms. Canaday

10/1 – 10/5

1)  Read chaps. 13, 14.

Suggested blog topics: 

a)  What affect does Aunt Alexandra have on the routines of Atticus, Jem, and Scout? 

b)  Explain the last line of ch. 13.

2)  Read chaps.  15, 16.

Suggested blog topics:

a)  What was it that caused a mob to form?  To disperse?  Why do people do things while part of a mob they wouldn’t do if on their own?

b)  Why is Dolphus Raymond in the book?

3) Read Chaps. 17, 18.

Suggested blog topics:

a)  Think about the description of the Ewell place.  Why are there geraniums in that yard?

b)  Pay very close attention to the testimonies.  Are there inconsistencies?

4)  Read chaps.  19, 20

Suggested blog topics:

a)  Why was Tom in such a difficult spot once he set foot in the Ewell house?

b)  What are the techniques Gilmer uses to intimidate Tom?  Why does Dill cry?

10/8 -10/12

1)  Read chaps. 21, 22,

Suggested blog topics:

a)  Just before the court hears the verdict, Scout imagines Atticus “walk into the street, raise a rifle to his shoulder and pull the trigger, but watching all the time knowing the gun was empty.” What is the significance of this line?

b)  Explain Reverend Sykes’ statement, “Miss Jean Louise, stand up.  Your father’s passin’.”

c)  Describe the town’s response to the trial using Miss Maudie, Miss Stephanie and Bob Ewell as examples.

2)  Read Chapters 23, 24, 25. 

            Blog topic suggestions:

3)  Read Chaps. 26, 27.     Read Materials about the Scottsboro case (handed out in class).  In your notes write the similarities and differences between this real event and the Tom Robinson case.

Blog topics:  your choice

10/15 – 10/19

1)  Finish TKAM.

            Blog topics:  your choice

2)  Begin TKAM essay due Monday 10/22.  Topic announced in class.