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1). Time - era – 1930's in the middle of the Great Depression - season (beginning of book) - Summer - age/period of life for Scout, Jem, Atticus - Scout is six. Jem is ten. Atticus is middle-aged.

2). Geography - area of world - Southern Alabama - climate - Hot and humid - landscape/buildings - "tired old town. In rainy weather the streets turned to red slop; grass grew on the sidewalks, the courthouse sagged in the square."

3). Environment - occupations - Atticus, lawyer but most people are farmers. - lifestyle - laid back, sleepy, - morals/religion - Christianity, respect for elders, equality for people (taught by Calpurnia) - customs - Avoid Boo Radley's house because its thought to be haunted. - family life - Father works while children are at school. Many families hire colored help. - education - very good for townspeople, but people like Ewells never attend school.

1). Mocking a Difference
Why do people tend to make fun of those who are in some way different? Do you believe the tendency is stronger in children or adults? Suggest ways to combat this tendency. I think people tend to make fun of those who are in some way different because they are uncomfortable. Someone may have been raised in a community with one predominate race. He may begin to expect all people to be white for example. When he meets a black person or are in a black community, he may begin to be feel out of place and insecure. To forget his insecurity, someone might convince themselves he is superior. Because of his superiority, this person might make fun of the people he has deemed inferior. I believe the tendency is stronger in children because they may not of had exposure to other races.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">1). You Take that Back!

What type of insult would most provoke you? <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">– An insult about your dress or appearance <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">– An insult about your character or action <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">– An insult about a friend or family member

Explain your reasons and suggest ways to deal with insults.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">I think the insult that would most provoke me would be one concerning my character or action. Your character is the essence of who you are. It includes your morals, habits, and traits. Insulting someone is the deepest if the insulter targets internal traits. There are many ways to deal with insults. One way is to realize they are just words and follow the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Another way is to trust in yourself and your own character. Insults are painful but you must always remember they are only one persons opinion.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">There are many structural and thematic links between Chapters 11-12. The children, in many ways, begin to enter the adult world.

Task: Seven themes are listed below. For each theme find 1-2 examples of this theme in Chapter 11 and 1-2 examples in Chapter 12. You may organize your findings in any way you would like—such as a chart, outline, etc. Full sentences and direct quotations are not necessary—you may put the examples in your own words. Themes <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;"> Chapter 11 Chapter 12
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Courage- Mrs. Dubose gives up Morphine before she dies; Cal takes Jem and Scout to her church
 * 2) Jem’s Maturation- Jem begins to not mind reading to Mrs. Dubose; Jem has a larger appetite
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Hidden Identities Discovered- Mrs. Dubose is a Morphine addict; Cal can talk like an uneducated black person
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Concern for Others- Atticus would have had Jem go read to Mrs. Dubose anyway; The church collects money for Tom Robinson's wife
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Prejudice- Mrs. Dubose calls Atticus a nigger-lover; Lula does not want Jem and Scout at her church because they are white
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Illusions give way to Reality- Mrs. Dubose' fits were caused by Morphine; The black church is poor and most people are illiterate
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Scout’s Maturation- Scout accompanies Jem to Mrs. Dubose; Scout is kind to Reverand Sykes and begins to understand the world

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Task: Respond to the following questions in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Mob Rule

o How would you define a mob?

o How does mob behavior differ from individual behavior?

o How would you handle an angry mob as opposed to an angry individual?

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I think mobs are group of people united and blinded by a common purpose or hatred. Mobs are only strong because of their size and can act worse than individuals because of the strength in numbers. However mobs may be more easily diffused than individuals. To diffuse a mob you must target individuals personally. Scout did this when she asked Mr. Cunningham about Walter. Even though mobs can be easily diffisused, I would not like to try that myself. ======

==<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Task: Respond to the following questions in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response. 1). Protecting the Innocent What is your view about shielding children from unpleasant truths? ==
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Is it important for a child to know the truth or to keep a child in the dark?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Is it right for a parent to lie to a child to shield him or her?

I think children should not be lied to. A child should be able to know the truth about matters. However it is certainly permissable for parents to bend the truth. After all the world is not a great and wonderful heaven. A child should be shielded if it benefits him to the extent that he is overexpectant about life. Shielding will always be an issue as long as there are problems.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Good arguments follow certain rules. Three which are important in the court room are brevity, clarity, and thoroughness.

Task: Review the way that Atticus and Gilmer handle Tom’s case. You goal is to provide evidence from the trial to support each statement. Hints have been given throughout to help you.

Atticus’ Argument


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella Ewell was probably injured by a left-handed man; therefore, Tom was not involved.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella- injuries on right side of face
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella- finger marks all around neck
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- only right arm is working


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">No medical evidence exists to prove a rape occurred.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Heck Tate did not call a doctor
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Bob Ewell- did not take Mayella to a doctor


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">The Ewells are not credible witnesses.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Bob Ewell- Drinks often
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Bob Ewell- Beat Mayella
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella- Tom said he had been to the ewell's before
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella- lied about what happened


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom Robinson’s previous arrest was unimportant.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- said the man attacked him with a knife
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- went because he could not pay the fine

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;"> Gilmer’s Argument
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom is a gentle, compassionate, hard-working man.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- worked for Mayella for free
 * 3) Tom- did work for Deas, Mayella, and at home
 * 4) Tom- Deas said he was hardworking


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella looked as though she was physically abused.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella- bruises on face
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella- finger marks on neck


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella was raped by Tom.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- ran away
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Mayella and Bob Ewell- said she was


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom acts in a shifty, dangerous, and criminal way.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- ran from the scene
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- was arrested before


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom is insolent and doesn’t know his place.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- felt sorry for Mayella
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Tom- corrects Mr. Gilmer

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Task: Respond to the following questions in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Closing the Gaps

Why do people feel prejudice against whole groups of people? n <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">insecurity? n <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">result of bad experiences? n <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">automatic acceptance of old attitudes? How can we overcome prejudice? I think people feel prejudice against whole groups of people because of ignorance. A person might have seen new stories about Muslim terrorist bombers. They might immediately think all Muslims are terrorists. Another reason is insecurity. A white person may feel uncomfortable around blacks because they have a different skin color. Overall, the largest cause of prejudice is ignorance, and the greatest cure for ignorance is education.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">Task: Respond to the following questions regarding the conclusion of the novel. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Atticus says that he sometimes feels he has been a total failure as a parent. Drawing examples from the novel, contradict or support his remark.

2). Scout is finally able to meet Boo Radley, walk him home, and “stand in his shoes.” How does the actual meeting differ from her expectations? What does she learn from the experience? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans',sans-serif;">I believe Atticus was actually a great parent to Jem and Scout. By defending Tom Robinson to his fullest abilities, Atticus showed that all men are created equal. Atticus also taught the children important lessons such as do not shoot mockingbirds because they do not do anything but sing for everyone to hear. Scout applied this lesson to understand why Heck Tate did not want to prosecute Boo Radley. Atticus also showed courage by facing the mob in front of the jail. Atticus also taught the children that to understand a person you have to see things from their point of view. Scout was able to use this to understand Boo Radley. When Scout met Boo, he was hidden in a corner of her house after rescuing Jem. Scout expected to meet Boo in front of his house. However Scout is able to learn much from the experience. When she is standing on his porch, Scout is able to see Boo's view of the world and completely understands why you do not kill a mockingbird.