TKAM chapters 17, 18,and 19

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Notice the change of pace in the novel—the events of the trial take place in one day but span six chapters in the book—

Look at the Plot diagram on the next slide and answer the question that follows it.

what is the correct sequence of events of a plot

1. Resolution,- Rising action - Climax - Falling action - Exposition
2. Exposition - Rising action - Climax- Falling action - Resolution
3. Rising action - Resolution - Climax - Falling action - Exposition
4. Exposition - Rising action - Resolution - Climax - Falling action

Which chapters or events belong to the Exposition in the novel? explain why 

What part of the story is the Rising action? explain why.

Divide the chapters in which the Exposition and Rising action and occur? explain why.
What is the conflict in the Rising action

Rising action - climax

The thematic and dramatic tension has mounted in the story ever since Atticus was assigned to the Tom Robinson's case, making the trial itself an important and highly anticipated event for both the characters and the reader. 

Chapter 17: Trial has officially started

• Trial begins with Heck’s testimony (police officer) then Robert Ewell the father is questioned about Mayella.

When he cross-examines Heck Tate, what details about the incident does Atticus seem to think are most important? How does H.arper Lee help the reader know?

What does Scout mean when she tells us that the yard around the Ewells’ cabin looks “like the playhouse of an insane child”? 

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What details does she provide to further explain this phrase? How is the corner of the yard that Mayella takes care of different from the rest of the property?

Does Jem think Atticus is winning the case? IS HE winning the case?

Robert Ewell is left handed, so?

Chapter 18: Mayella versus Tom Part 1

Why does Atticus expose Mayella’s life?

Why does Mayella dislike Atticus calling her Ma’am? “I don’t have to take his sass” she is not use to a man treating her with courtesy and presumes that Atticus is mocking her.
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What do we discover about Tom?

Chapter 19: Mayella versus Tom Part 2

Tom says he feels sorry for Mayella? What are people’s reaction? Why?

2. What does Tom’s answers to the questions show us about Tom as a person?

Why is being a black man in the 1930s hard if you are at a scene of the crime?

 “She’s mistaken in her mind” VS she is lying. 

 Mr. Gilmers approach to Tom (calling him boy) VS Atticus’ approach to Tom

Why does Scout think Mayella must be the loneliest person in the world?
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what does Tom reveal to us about the relationship between Mayella and her father? What does is suggest?

Scout and Dill discuss the trail – an evident scene that shows Scout still has some racism in her.