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To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird. Chapter 21 Analysis. The Verdict. Jury breaks Reflection time for all that has happened Many themes come together here Climax of Atticus’ struggle Laws of rape w/ prejudices of Maycomb society make it doubtful that verdict will be in favor of T

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To Kill A Mockingbird

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  1. To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 21 Analysis

  2. The Verdict Jury breaks Reflection time for all that has happened Many themes come together here Climax of Atticus’ struggle Laws of rape w/ prejudices of Maycomb society make it doubtful that verdict will be in favor of T Atticus’ actions despite predetermined results helps him to epitomize bravery

  3. Jury is torn between what they know is right and what society has taught them to go along with Characterization is strong in TKMB Readers care what happens to Atticus, Tom and even Mayella. Most classics have this type of characterization, since it is the characters that keep classics alive; plot alone is never sufficient to make a novel a classic.

  4. Mockingbird theme • Fulfillment of theme comes to pass • Tom is convicted • Because of color, not guilt • Atticus, who has struggled hard to help T loses the case • feelings S has while awaiting decision remind her of a cold morning when the mockingbirds are not singing • serves to foreshadow what is to come

  5. Foreshadow (cont.) • Rev. Sykes says, “Now don’t you be so confident, Mr. Jem, I ain’t ever seen any jury decide in favor of a colored man over white man.” • Lessens blow for reader when jury declares him guilty

  6. Chapter 22 We see how people can be if they don’t fit into the role society prepares for them Dill is unhappy and displeased w/ himself Strives to please others as well as himself and has difficulty doing both -Wants to be a clown and laugh at people rather than them laughing at him -Truman Capote also experienced laughter of others as he was considered effeminate

  7. Cowardliness and superficiality • Miss Stephanie and Mr. Avery gossip about A and criticize his children for sitting in “colored balcony” • We see example of people causing trouble by moving beyond their societal boundaries • Even though seating arrangement is harmless and practical for J & S, it is shocking in eyes of community

  8. Appearances can be deceiving • Maycomb seems to be an ideal place • However racism is a pervasive and poisonous social code • Miss Stephanie and Mr. Avery pale in comparison to Atticus’ strength and bravery, it makes Atticus all the more brave and strong to not conform to society’s expectations

  9. Writ. Style: Foreshadow and repetition • “things are always better in the morning” • “not time to worry yet” • Aunt Alexandra shows sympathy, a side we haven’t seen before • Cliffhanger in Atticus being threatened

  10. Townspeople’s reactions • Children are confused and upset • Miss Maudie teaches them a new way to look at it • Shows subtle ways people break social rules to help T • Reinforces A’s strength and bravery

  11. Effects of defying social codes Positive results for Atticus However, Mr. Ewell is opposite/extreme • He lives literally and figuratively outside of the community – pariah • Represents basest instincts of humanity • Acts as a malevolent force in threatening A • Considers himself outside the law as well

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