TKAM chapter 12 and 13

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

The novel is divided into two distinct parts. Now that you have finished Part 1, what title would you give it? Explain why your title is compelling.

How does it connect to one of the major themes of To Kill a Mockingbird?

ecclesiastical = relating to the Christian Church 

impedimenta = equipment for an activity or expedition

innate courtesy = inborn politeness

qualms= uneasy feeling or doubt, worry or fear.

denunciation = public condemnation of someone or something

Enamour = be filled with love for / have a liking or admiration for

1. Scout notices that Jem, who has turned 12 at the beginning of Chapter 12, has changed. Describe how Jem is different. How has the relationship between the siblings changed?

Scout describes the church called The First Purchase. Describe the church, what do you notice? and why is it called First Purchase?

African American Vernacular

Ebonics

Watch the following video about AAVE

What do Scout and Jem notice about the way that Calpurnia talks when she is among other African Americans at church? How does Calpurnia explain the difference? Do Scout and Jem approve of the way she talks to other African Americans?

Now watch the the following video Don't Judge my African American English

What's the misconception about AAVE?

What's the misconception about AAVE?

After going to Calpurnia’s church, Scout states, “That Calpurnia led a modest double life never dawned on me.” In what sense does Calpurnia lead a double life? Why modest?

How do you use code-switching? Describe an example of how your language is different when you address different people or groups of people. Why does your language change? Are you conscious or unconscious of the change?

5. After going to Calpurnia’s church, Scout states, “That Calpurnia led a modest double life never dawned on me.” In what sense does Calpurnia lead a double life? Why modest?
• How do you use code-switching? Describe an example of how your language is different when you address different people or groups of people. Why does your language change? Are you conscious or unconscious of the change?

What have YOU been hearing so far about the trial? Tom VS the Ewell’s. (Author has already presented information to you before the trial has started) who’s side are you on?

 

Why do you think that Harper Lee chose to write a scene in which Scout and Jem go to church with Calpurnia? 

How does this scene help us better understand the complexity of the characters? 

What themes does it prompt us to think more deeply about?

Chapter 13: Aunt Alexandria and Southern living

obliquely=  indirectly

myopic= Short-sighted

Why did Aunt Alexandra come to live with Atticus, Scout and Jem? p.140

Page 143
What information does jem give about the Ewell's?

Read from page 146 beginning  "Your cousin wrote this," said Aunt Alexandra................ till the end of the chapter.

What effect is Aunt Alexandra having on the relationship between Atticus and his children Scout and Jem.

Chapter 14: Growing up and making decisions (Jem)