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In this passage Atticus removes his vest and coat in front of the jury. Scout has never seen Atticus loosen his clothes before bedtime. Following Quintilian's method of imitatio, the sentence captures a small but startling gesture that signals Atticus is dropping his usual public composure.
he unbuttoned his vest, unbuttoned his collar, loosened his tie, and took off his coat. He never loosened a scrap of his clothing until he undressed at bedtime, and to Jem and me, this was the equival...
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Narration Prompt
In your own words, retell what happens in this chapter. Who do Scout and Dill meet under the live oak tree? What does Atticus do at the front of the courtroom?
Discussion Questions
- What in the story shows that Mr. Dolphus Raymond is kind to Dill when Dill is upset and crying?
- How do you know that Atticus believes the courts in Maycomb should be fair to every person, including Tom Robinson?
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Item 1
A place where a judge and jury decide if someone broke the law.
Item 2
A group of people chosen to listen to a trial and decide what is true.
Item 3
The person in charge of a courtroom who makes sure rules are followed.
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