Group+2+-+Chapters+18-20

Sarah Leonard- Lit Luminary and Character Captain Mica Moeller- Vocabulary Kelli Meyer- Discussion Director & Connections

Characters **1. Mayella Ewell** The daughter of Mr. Ewell who is testifying against Tom Robinson, accusing him of raping her. At the trial you can tell she hasn’t been treated with much respect in her life. She also doesn’t answer any questions directly and starts crying when she feels overwhelmed. Adj. – Nervous, Lonely P. “Friends?” “You makin’ fun o’me agin?” **2. Mr. Link Deas** The man who Tom Robinson has worked for for 8 years. Adj. – Outspoken, Courageous, Sympathetic P. 195 “I just want the whole lot of you to know one thing right now.” **3. Judge Taylor** The Judge who is presiding over Tom Robinson’s case Adj. – Industrious, Serious P. 195 “Shut your mouth, sir!” **4. Mr. Gilmer** The prosecutor who is trying to convict Tom Robinson. Adj. – Mean, Intelligent P. 197 “//You// felt sorry for //her//, you felt //sorry// for her?” **5. Tom Robinson** Tom Robinson is the man accused of raping Mayella Ewell Adj. – Kind, Caring P. 195 “I didn’t wanta be ugly, I didn’t want to push her or nothin’.” **6. Mr. Dolphus Raymond** The man who everyone thinks is a drunk, but really isn’t. Adj. – Introverted, Smart P. 201 “they could never, never understand that I live like I do because that’s the way I want to live.”

Literary Luminary I chose these paragraphs because they show a little about how Mayella has been treated during her life. She’s never been called ma’am or Miss Mayella which shows she hasn’t been treated with much respect. I chose these paragraphs because they show us that it couldn’t have been Tom who beat Mayella up because his left hand was crippled from being caught in a cotton gin. I chose this paragraph because it helps to show us that Tom Robinson is a decent person and he might just be being misconstrued as a bad person. I chose this paragraph because Mr. Link Deas stands up for Tom Robinson, and it shows us that he is not the kind of person to cause trouble. I chose this paragraph because it shows just how much the community like to judge people without knowing who they truly are. Mr. Dolphus Raymond is not the kind of person everyone has always thought he was.
 * 1. P. 182 Paragraphs 1 & 2 **
 * 2. P. 186 Paragraphs 1 & 3 **
 * 3. P. 195 Paragraph 2 **
 * 4. P. 195 Paragraph 8 **
 * 5. P. 200 Paragraph 12 **

**Discussion Questions**

1. Who is Mayella scared of during the trial? A. Atticus, because she isn't used to being treated with respect. She tries to avoid answering the questions because she isn't telling the truth. 2. What question does Atticus ask that makes Mayella angry? A. How old she is and if she has any friends. Mayella thinks he is making fun of her. 3. What happened to Tom Robinsons arm? A. He got it caught in a cotting gin when he was 12 years old. 4. What did Mayella ask Tom to help her with? A. Chop a chiffarobe (dresser). 5. What did Tom say Mayella did when he went inside her house? A. Hug her and try to kiss him, but he didn't want to. 6. Who from the audience stands up for Tom Robinson? A. Link Deas. Tom worked for him for around 8 years. 7. Why did Tom Robinson run away from the Ewell’s if he wasn’t guilty? A. Because he didn't want to get in trouble for something he didnt do and he was an African American. 8. Why did Dill start to cry? A. He didn't like how Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom Robinson with disrespect. 9. Why did Mr. Raymond lie about drinking out of his paper bag? A. He acted drunk because he wanted people to have a reason to not like him and think he was weird. He liked being with the AFrican American people more than his own race. 10. What did Jem and Scout see Atticus do that they have never seen him do before? A. He started to loosen his clothing and sweat. It was weird for them to see it. 11. Who did the kids see at the very end of Atticus’s speech? Calpurnia, walking down the isle toward Atticus

**Connections**

When Mayella lies about being beaten by Tom instead of her dad it reminds me of lying to protect myself or someone I know.-KM Tom Robinson’s trial reminds me of other unfair trials I have seen or heard about on TV. - KM Mr. Dolphus Raymond reminds of someone who i judged as bad and then later found out they were a good person. - SL

= Vocabulary - = Chapter 18 Adrid- extremely dry adj mollified-reduce or soften verb perpetual-everlasting adj riled-to irritate verb tedious-long and tiresome adj Chapter 19 candid-outspoken honest and sincere, open adj. expunge-wipe out erase verb impudent-pertaining to adj volition-choosing, willing, resolving noun Chapter 20 caliber-degree of ability, quality noun detachment-separated noun discreet-prudent, modest adj fraud-trickery deceit noun indicted-to charge or accuse verb iota-very small quantity noun minute-instant moment exact point in time noun pauper-very poor person noun perpetrated-to commit, execute, present in poor manner verb temerity-reckless boldness noun unmitigated-unqualified, absolute adj