To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapters 16-19CHAPTER SUMMARIES: THE

COURTROOM SCENES

EWWWWW…. EWELLS!

ANALYZING MEANING

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapters 16-19

CHAPTER SUMMARIES…

Chapters 16-19 include some of the most important and exciting action of To Kill a Mockingbird even though the conclusion is known to most readers – and despite the fact that nothing really exciting happens.

Summary of

Arguments

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapters 16-19

CHAPTER SUMMARIES…

Chapters 16-19 also expand on the novel’s characters…

The morals emphasized in Part One are put to the test at this point in the novel, (Jem’s reaction; Atticus’ arguments; Link Deas’ testimony)

Regardless of what is said, Tom Robinson doesn’t stand a chance given the racism prevalent in the courtroom.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapters 16-19

EEEEEEEWWWWW… EWELLS!

The Ewell family is representative of a number of different themes…

Despite that the Ewells are ‘trailer trash’ and the lowest of Maycomb’s white society they are still believed – even defended by – the law, (including the Sherriff, the Prosecutor and the Judge).

Emphasizes racial society

Accurate portrayal of history

Sympathy for Mayella?

Effect that Ewells have on other characters in story

To Kill a Mockingbird

Chapters 16-19

UNDERSTANDING MEANING…

The dialogue within the courtoom – and the characters of Maycomb County who attend – underline the themes and plot of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Divide between B&W

Difference of Opinion

Highlighting Hatred

Innocence / “Judge Not”

Childhood Lessons