5H GSAW Chapter 2

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

Summary

Jean Louise and Hank meet Atticus and Aunt Alexandra at the Finch residence. Jean Louise asks for news about Maycomb, and Alexandra reports the tragic death of one of their relatives. Atticus responds by giving more details, explaining that the youth had died as the result of his own stupidity and that “it wasn’t sad at all.” Atticus tries to ask his daughter about New York City, but she redirects the conversation back to Maycomb gossip.

Alexandra comments on Jean Louise’s outfit, wishing that her niece would dress better while in Maycomb. Jean Louise maintains that the inhabitants of Maycomb are accustomed to seeing her dressed casually and would be shocked by anything more proper. She mentions menstruation, and Atticus silences her, asking her to apologize to her aunt, which she does. When Jean Louise asks Atticus about his health, particularly his arthritis and failing vision, he challenges her to a golf game to prove he is still physically capable.

Before Hank and Atticus leave for work, Atticus asks Jean Louise whether the recent Supreme Court decision has been in the New York newspapers. Jean Louise says that some newspapers are reviling the South for its racism, and she cites several other recent racial issues that have been brought to court. Atticus mentions the NAACP, and Jean Louise responds that she knows little about it but once included its seal on her Christmas cards—which angered her relatives.

Short questions

How did cousin Edgar's son die?

1. ate dozen banana's and drank whiskey
2. drank too many pina colada's
3. choked on the olive in his martini
4. ate too much peanuts

Who is taking care of Atticus' household these days?

1. Jean Louise
2. Calpurnia
3. Alexandra
4. Zandra

Jean Louise jokes about her outfit to her date with Henry. What does she want to wear?

Questions to discuss...

Why does Atticus wear two watches?

Why does Jean Louise refer to her outfit as her "Maycomb clothes"? Is she trying to say something by that?

Why does Atticus not want to tell Jean Louise about his disease? What would happen if she knew?