@ Hannah's Level 2: I think Mayella doesnt want to loose her father and since he is the main income for the family, she wants to make it easier for them.
Level 2 - Analyze why Reverend Sykes said that Scout and Dill weren't old enough to be at the trial? And why did Scout oppose this thought? "Reverend Sykes leaned across Dill and me, pulling Jem's elbow. 'Mr. Jem,' he said, 'you better take Miss Jean Louise home. Mr. Jem, you hear me'' Jem turned his head. 'Scout, go home. Dill, you'n'Scout go home.' 'You gotta make me first,' I said, remembering Atticus's blessed dictum. Jem scowled furiously at me, then to reverend Sykes, 'I think its okay, Reverend, she doesn't understand it.' I was mortally offeneded. 'I most certainly to, I c'n understand anything you can.'" (Lee 231) Do you think Scout really did understand what was going on? Level 3 - Support Atticus on his side of the trial. What are some questions you would ask? How would you defend Tom Robinson? What conclusions can you make about the trail so far with the information given? -ashlyn
@Zoë's level 3: I would probably support my father in that particular situation because a) I would be scared of the consequences that would follow if I didn't support him, b) In those times, African Americans were never trusted, especially by 19-year-old white females, and c) When you're 19, you are still confused, and I'm thinking that if you are raped, your confidence, thought processing and judgement are shaken.
Response to Ashlyn level 2: I think that reverend wanted the kids to remain innocents and maybe not be exposed to the hard subjects in the court room. On the other hand, he could also not want them to see people being racist and sort of making sure that they don't see what's actually going on so that their judgement on race isn't influenced.
Jenna @ Aissa's Level 2: People tend to never actually say what they mean. We tend to treat everyone with this fake courtesy instead of saying what we mean or feel. Most people are raised to restrict what they say in front of certain groups: don't curse in front of adults, don't say something racist to someone not white, etc. We're taught to constantly monitor and filter what we say and think. We tend to be nice to peoples faces and rude behind peoples backs. Aunt Alexandria is this fake polite that sets me on edge because it's hard to tell what she's actually thinking. She views Calpurnia as different, not her equal, and adjusts how she acts accordingly. Atticus views Calpurnia sort of as his equal and doesn't treat her differently than he would anyone else.
Level 2: Infer from the text why Mayella would (presumably)lie on the stand? Do you think it's out of fear or love for her father? Level 3: Imagine being in Atticus's position. Would you have accepted this case if you knew how dangerous and troubling it was?
If I were in Atticus's position I wouldn't really have a choice because it is his job to be a lawyer to whoever they assign him. However if I had the option I probably would still help Mr. Robinson because it isn't right he is being charged for something they don't have proof he did. Just because of his skin color people assumed he was guilty, and that's not right. And Lee let Atticus's character realize that even if no one else did. I would be afraid of people not liking me and even coming against me but if I had the option, I would help Mr. Robinson because it's right.
Sorry that my questions are late- the post didn't show up until 9:05.
Level two question: why did Mayella keep accusing Atticua of making fun of her? "Won't answer a word you say long as you keep on mockin' me."(Lee 243)
Level three question: If you were in Atticus' position but you knew that your kids were watching the case, would you let them stay? What would have a positive effect on the kids from watching it, and what would have a negative effect?
Answer to Jenna's level two question: I think that she is defending her father out of both. Everyone has a special connection with their parents, and she doesn't want anything to happen to her's. I also think it is out of fear because considering what he did to her just for being with Tom, she is probably scared of what he would do to her if she proved him guilty of attacking her.
@Ben's level two question: Mayella was accusing Atticus of making fun of her because she wasn't used to being called Miss and Ma'am under the context of just being polight. However I think she lashed out at Atticus not because he was being polight but because she was so nervous about liying in front of people in court and he was who she decided to lash out upon. Also she was so worried that Atticus would cross-examine to the point where she just broke under pressure. -Grace
Level Two: Do you think Tom Robinson is telling the whole truth? Why or why not? Level Three: Infer how the trial would have gone if Robinson was replaced by a white man, and the Ewells with a well-to-do, wealthy white family. What would be the same? Different? Why?
Level Two: Do you think Tom Robinson is telling the whole truth? Why or why not? Level Three: Infer how the trial would have gone if Robinson was replaced by a white man, and the Ewells with a well-to-do, wealthy white family. What would be the same? Different? Why?
Level 2: "No suh, Mr.Finch, I never did. I wouldn't do that, suh"..."Tom denied it three times in one breath, but quietly, with no hint of whining in his voice, and i found myself believing him in spite of his protesting so much"(Lee 257) Do you think Tom Robinson was lying or telling the truth when he denined rapping Mayella? Do you think he is hiding something?
Level 3: If Atticus was not Tom Robinson's lawyer and was replaced with someone who was extremely racist how do you think the trial would have changed? Would Tom Robinson even have a chance of winning the case? Or would the new lawyer put his beliefs behind for the sake trial? -Grace
Level 2: Infer why you think Mayella protected her father even though he was raping her?
ReplyDeleteLevel 3: Predict what you think the result of the case will be. What do YOU want the result to be?
-Hannah Blankenship
@ Hannah's Level 2: I think Mayella doesnt want to loose her father and since he is the main income for the family, she wants to make it easier for them.
DeleteLevel 2 - Analyze why Reverend Sykes said that Scout and Dill weren't old enough to be at the trial? And why did Scout oppose this thought? "Reverend Sykes leaned across Dill and me, pulling Jem's elbow. 'Mr. Jem,' he said, 'you better take Miss Jean Louise home. Mr. Jem, you hear me'' Jem turned his head. 'Scout, go home. Dill, you'n'Scout go home.' 'You gotta make me first,' I said, remembering Atticus's blessed dictum. Jem scowled furiously at me, then to reverend Sykes, 'I think its okay, Reverend, she doesn't understand it.' I was mortally offeneded. 'I most certainly to, I c'n understand anything you can.'" (Lee 231) Do you think Scout really did understand what was going on?
ReplyDeleteLevel 3 - Support Atticus on his side of the trial. What are some questions you would ask? How would you defend Tom Robinson? What conclusions can you make about the trail so far with the information given?
-ashlyn
2: Why is it that mayella is one of the lonliest people in the world.
ReplyDelete3; If you were Mayella would you defend your father? why?
@Zoë's level 3:
DeleteI would probably support my father in that particular situation because a) I would be scared of the consequences that would follow if I didn't support him, b) In those times, African Americans were never trusted, especially by 19-year-old white females, and c) When you're 19, you are still confused, and I'm thinking that if you are raped, your confidence, thought processing and judgement are shaken.
Response to Ashlyn level 2: I think that reverend wanted the kids to remain innocents and maybe not be exposed to the hard subjects in the court room. On the other hand, he could also not want them to see people being racist and sort of making sure that they don't see what's actually going on so that their judgement on race isn't influenced.
ReplyDeleteJenna @ Aissa's Level 2:
ReplyDeletePeople tend to never actually say what they mean. We tend to treat everyone with this fake courtesy instead of saying what we mean or feel. Most people are raised to restrict what they say in front of certain groups: don't curse in front of adults, don't say something racist to someone not white, etc.
We're taught to constantly monitor and filter what we say and think. We tend to be nice to peoples faces and rude behind peoples backs. Aunt Alexandria is this fake polite that sets me on edge because it's hard to tell what she's actually thinking. She views Calpurnia as different, not her equal, and adjusts how she acts accordingly. Atticus views Calpurnia sort of as his equal and doesn't treat her differently than he would anyone else.
Level 2: Infer from the text why Mayella would (presumably)lie on the stand? Do you think it's out of fear or love for her father?
ReplyDeleteLevel 3: Imagine being in Atticus's position. Would you have accepted this case if you knew how dangerous and troubling it was?
Sorry this is late. My computer has been acting up again.
Delete@jenna's level 3
ReplyDeleteIf I were in Atticus's position I wouldn't really have a choice because it is his job to be a lawyer to whoever they assign him. However if I had the option I probably would still help Mr. Robinson because it isn't right he is being charged for something they don't have proof he did. Just because of his skin color people assumed he was guilty, and that's not right. And Lee let Atticus's character realize that even if no one else did. I would be afraid of people not liking me and even coming against me but if I had the option, I would help Mr. Robinson because it's right.
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Delete^that was from Ashlyn
DeleteSorry that my questions are late- the post didn't show up until 9:05.
ReplyDeleteLevel two question: why did Mayella keep accusing Atticua of making fun of her? "Won't answer a word you say long as you keep on mockin' me."(Lee 243)
Level three question: If you were in Atticus' position but you knew that your kids were watching the case, would you let them stay? What would have a positive effect on the kids from watching it, and what would have a negative effect?
Answer to Jenna's level two question: I think that she is defending her father out of both. Everyone has a special connection with their parents, and she doesn't want anything to happen to her's. I also think it is out of fear because considering what he did to her just for being with Tom, she is probably scared of what he would do to her if she proved him guilty of attacking her.
@Ben's level two question: Mayella was accusing Atticus of making fun of her because she wasn't used to being called Miss and Ma'am under the context of just being polight. However I think she lashed out at Atticus not because he was being polight but because she was so nervous about liying in front of people in court and he was who she decided to lash out upon. Also she was so worried that Atticus would cross-examine to the point where she just broke under pressure.
Delete-Grace
Level Two: Do you think Tom Robinson is telling the whole truth? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteLevel Three: Infer how the trial would have gone if Robinson was replaced by a white man, and the Ewells with a well-to-do, wealthy white family. What would be the same? Different? Why?
Sorry, I posted on the wrong one. :)
Level Two: Do you think Tom Robinson is telling the whole truth? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteLevel Three: Infer how the trial would have gone if Robinson was replaced by a white man, and the Ewells with a well-to-do, wealthy white family. What would be the same? Different? Why?
Sorry, I posted on the wrong one. :)
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ReplyDeleteLevel 2: "No suh, Mr.Finch, I never did. I wouldn't do that, suh"..."Tom denied it three times in one breath, but quietly, with no hint of whining in his voice, and i found myself believing him in spite of his protesting so much"(Lee 257) Do you think Tom Robinson was lying or telling the truth when he denined rapping Mayella? Do you think he is hiding something?
ReplyDeleteLevel 3: If Atticus was not Tom Robinson's lawyer and was replaced with someone who was extremely racist how do you think the trial would have changed? Would Tom Robinson even have a chance of winning the case? Or would the new lawyer put his beliefs behind for the sake trial?
-Grace