Scout finally learns what Tom Robinson has been accused of, “Old Bob Ewell accused him of rapin’ his girl an’ had him arrested an’ put in jail—“ (164). Although Scout doesn’t know what rape means. Calpurnia’s church members sing back the lines of the hymns because most of them can’t read.
How does Scout feel about Calpurnia’s church?
For the most part, Jem and Scout are treated with respect at Calpurnia’s church and greeted with open arms by the majority of the congregation. With the exception of Lula, Jem and Scout are welcomed by the Black community and feel comfortable during the service.
What realization does Scout make about Calpurnia?
Her character provides insight into the Black community that the reader would not otherwise have. Scout first realizes that Calpurnia has a separate life outside of the Finch home when they visit Calpurnia’s church.
What surprises Scout the most about Calpurnia’s church?
Scout is surprised to hear Calpurnia speak in the same black dialect as the others, because at home, Calpurnia always speaks proper English. Inside the church, everything is much simpler than in the church she is used to, and there are no hymnbooks.
What does Scout learn about Cal after their trip to the first purchase church?
In this chapter, Scout and Jem seem to see Calpurnia in a new light. What do they learn about Calpurnia, and how does it change their views about her? They learn that Calpurnia is much older than she looks, that she is one of only four people in her church who can read, and that she taught her son, Zeebo, to read.
Why were Jem and Scout welcomed at Calpurnia’s church?
Why are Jem and Scout so welcome in this church? They are welcome because they are friends of Calpurnia’s and they are the children of the man defending Tom Robinson. Why can’t Helen Robinson get work? No one wants to hire her and she has to take care of her children.
What does Scout learn at first purchase church?
Comment on Jem’s and Scout’s visit to First Purchase Church. What new things does Scout learn here about how the black people live? They are poor and yet willing to give to Helen Robinson; they are uneducated and do not know how to read; the preacher (Rev Sykes) calls out individuals to correct sins.
What did Lula from Calpurnia’s church make the children realize?
What did Lula from Calpurnia’s church make the children realize? They need to have more compassion for Tom Robinson’s future treatment from the white jury. Why did the church take a collection for Helen? Because she is Tom’s wife and is having trouble getting work because of the trial.
How does Calpurnia influence Scout?
Calpurnia was the Finch’s African- american housekeeper. She played a huge role in the parenting of both Scout and Jem because Atticus was an only father. Calpurnia helped Scout become more ladylike at the end of the novel by teaching her proper manners and edict.
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education?
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education? Scout learned that Calpurnia used the same book to teach Zeebo how to read , as she did. This book was given to her by Scout’s grandfather. Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbors at church.
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church?
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church? Calpurnia uses the blacks’ diction when around them at church even though she has a good education and good grammar. She doesn’t want her “neighbors” to think she is putting on airs. Why has Aunt Alexandra come to Maycomb?
Why is Cal’s church called first purchase?
Calpurnia decides to take the children to her church, a “colored” church, that Sunday. Maycomb’s Black church is an old building, called First Purchase because it was bought with the first earnings of freed slaves.
What do Scout and Jem learn about Calpurnia in Chapter 12?
While they walk home, Jem and Scout learn about Calpurnia’s life: how she is older than Atticus, came to be Atticus’s housekeeper, grew up near Meridian, and taught her son Zeebo to read.
Who makes Scout and Jem feel welcome at Calpurnia’s church?
Lula was the woman at Calpurnia’s church who made Scout and Jem feel unwelcome. Zeebo, Cal’s son, makes them feel welcome, as does Reverend Sykes, the preacher at Calpurnia’s church. What does Scout learn about Calpurnia?
How does Atticus react to hearing about Scout and Jem’s visit to Calpurnia’s church?
How does Atticus react to hearing about Scout and Jem’s visit to Calpurnia’s visit? Atticus approves of them going to First Purchase with Cal, but Aunt Alexandra does not. Why does Scout start fighting with Jem? She got annoyed that Jem keeps telling her what to do.
What is the name of Calpurnia’s church and what is the significance of the name?
Calpurnia’s church is called First Purchase African M.E. Church. It is called First Purchase because it was built with the first earnings of newly freed slaves.
Why does Calpurnia take extra care with the children’s clothes before going to church?
Why did Cal take extra care going over the children’s clothes before going to her church? She didn’t want people to say she didn’t take care of her children. How were Jem and Scout treated at the church? They weren’t treated nicely since they were white.
What does Scout mean when she says it takes a woman to do that kind of work?
It seems she meant his attempt in comforting them, as in the instance of the 1930s women were busied with the hospitality of children while men worked laborious jobs and were generally uninvolved in the personal lives of their children (untrue in Atticus’ case, but the point remains).
What nasty surprise awaits at the end of Chapter 12?
12.7 What nasty surprise awaits the children at the very end of the chapter? Their Aunt Alexandra came to stay with them. The fault is more with Aunt Alexandra because she does not come often to visit Scout. Neither of then know how to talk to each other.
What does Scout find under her bed when she goes to bed one night?
What does Scout find under her bed? Scout finds Dill under her bed. What does Atticus mean when he says, “rape to riot to runaways”? Scout and Jem, and had dealt with the runaway Dill.
What does Calpurnia tell Scout as a result of her outburst?
What does Calpurnia tell Scout as a result of her outburst? She told Scout that Walter was her company and not to treat him like she is “so high and mighty” and that she is disgracing the family and has to eat in the kitchen.
What is Dill’s real name?
Charles Baker “Dill” Harris is a short, smart boy who visits Maycomb every summer from Meridian, Mississippi and stays with his Aunt Rachel (Aunt Stephanie in the film). Dill is the best friend of both Jem and Scout, and his goal throughout the novel is to get Boo Radley to come out of his house.
How does Scout affects events without realizing it at the time?
Comment on the way Scout affects events without realizing it at the time. Scout is just a little girl, yet she is able to take down a group of grown men just by talking to him. She doesn’t realize that she just saved two people’s lives.
How does Calpurnia dress Jem and Scout for church?
Terms in this set (8) How does Calpurnia make the children dress when she takes them to church? Jem matches and wears a suit. Scout wears a dress.
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household and among her neighbors at church?
Why does Calpurnia speak differently at the church than she does at the Finch household? Calpurnia speaks differently to fit in in both situations. She uses slang with her fellow African Americans, so that she is not seen as above them. She speaks more properly at home to not draw attention to the Finches.
Do Scout and Jem approve of the way Calpurnia talks at church?
No they don’t approve but Calpurnia explains to them that yes she knows that’s not the proper way to talk but that it would be out of place for her to talk like white people at her church.
What did Lula from Calpurnia’s church make the children realize *?
What did Lula from Calpurnia’s church make the children realize? They need to have more compassion for Tom Robinson’s future treatment from the white jury. Why did the church take a collection for Helen?
Why were Jem and Scout welcomed at Calpurnia’s church?
Why are Jem and Scout so welcome in this church? They are welcome because they are friends of Calpurnia’s and they are the children of the man defending Tom Robinson. Why can’t Helen Robinson get work? No one wants to hire her and she has to take care of her children.
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church?
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church? Calpurnia uses the blacks’ diction when around them at church even though she has a good education and good grammar. She doesn’t want her “neighbors” to think she is putting on airs. Why has Aunt Alexandra come to Maycomb?
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education?
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia’s account of Zeebo’s education? Scout learned that Calpurnia used the same book to teach Zeebo how to read , as she did. This book was given to her by Scout’s grandfather. Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbors at church.
How does Scout view Calpurnia?
Scout describes Calpurnia as a strict, demanding, and unsentimental “tyrannical presence.” At the same time, Scout treats Calpurnia with more genuine respect and obedience than the female members of her own family, such as her Aunt Alexandra.
Is Scout white or black?
Atticus, Jem and Scout are most certainly white, but they represent the individuals closest to the boundary between the black and white communities in Maycomb (except perhaps Dolphus Raymond). Atticus is content to defend any man against injustice and accepts his cases on need and merit, not colour.
Why is Calpurnia’s church called first purchase?
It was an ancient paint-peeled frame building, the only church in Maycomb with a steeple and bell, called First Purchase because it was paid for from the first earnings of freed slaves.
What do Scout and Jem learn about Calpurnia in Chapter 12?
While they walk home, Jem and Scout learn about Calpurnia’s life: how she is older than Atticus, came to be Atticus’s housekeeper, grew up near Meridian, and taught her son Zeebo to read.
How old is Calpurnia?
She was about seventeen years old, and was likely younger than her stepdaughter, Julia.
What is the purpose of Calpurnia?
Calpurnia is in charge of cooking, cleaning, and keeping the Finch children in line. Calpurnia is seen as strict and bossy from the eyes of Scout. Later, Calpurnia is seen as a motherly and nurturing presence for the Finch children.
Who makes Scout and Jem feel welcome at Calpurnia’s church?
Lula was the woman at Calpurnia’s church who made Scout and Jem feel unwelcome. Zeebo, Cal’s son, makes them feel welcome, as does Reverend Sykes, the preacher at Calpurnia’s church. What does Scout learn about Calpurnia?
How does Atticus make Scout cry?
what makes scout cry while Atticus is talking with her and Jem? Atticus speaks sharply to her, and she becomes emotional. She is upset because Atticus is not acting like himself and is telling them things he does not believe in: “This was not my father.
How does the children’s view of Calpurnia change after their visit to first purchase?
In this chapter, Scout and Jem seem to see Calpurnia in a new light. What do they learn about Calpurnia, and how does it change their views? Calpurnia knows how to read and write unlike most at First Purchase. She taught her son, Zeebo.
What are two things that the children learn about Calpurnia?
They learn that Calpurnia is much older than she looks, that she is one of only four people in her church who can read, and that she taught her son, Zeebo, to read. They also discover that Calpurnia knew their grandfather and that she grew up at Finch’s Landing.