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To Kill a Mockingbird. Chapter 9 Discussion. 1. Who was Cecil Jacobs, and what did he do that upset Scout? 2. What is the underlined portion of this quote an example of: “Atticus said he would wear me out if he ever heard of me fighting…”
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 9 Discussion
1. Who was Cecil Jacobs, and what did he do that upset Scout? • 2. What is the underlined portion of this quote an example of: “Atticus said he would wear me out if he ever heard of me fighting…” • 3. Who is Tom Robinson, and how is he associated with Calpurnia? • 4. Why does Atticus say he has to defend Tom Robinson? Does he think he will win the case?
5. Where did the Finches go for Christmas? What family members are there? • 6. Who is Francis? • 7. What does Uncle Jack lecture Scout about? • 8. What do Jem and Scout get for Christmas from their uncle Jack? • 9. What does Francis reveal to Scout about Dill? • 10. What does Francis say that makes Scout punch him in the face?
11. Atticus says: “…do you think I could face my children. You know what’s going to happen as well as I do, Jack and I hope and pray I can get Jem and Scout through it without bitterness, and most of all without catching Maycomb’s usual disease.