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How does Scout show she understands empathy?
➔ (Think about how she sees things from Boo Radley’s view.)
Scout learns from Boo Radley’s example and grows and matures to exhibit morality and empathy as well. This is demonstrated when she puts herself in the shoes of Miss Caroline and Boo Radley to understand and empathise with them. Thus, empathy is learned and illustrated by the characters in To Kill A Mockingbird.
What does the mad dog symbolize in Maycomb?
➔ (Hint: It’s not just a sick dog.)
mad dog symbolizes racism spreading
Why is the mockingbird a symbol of innocence?
The mockingbird symbolizes innocence and harmlessness. The bird sings beautifully and does not disrupt the surroundings but adds beauty to it. Examples of mockingbirds are the characters Scout and Jem, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson, all of whom are innocent in their own way.
What problems made the old man’s testimony hard to trust?
The jurors ultimately come to believe that the old man’s testimony of hearing the kid shout, “I’ll kill you!” and then seeing the kid fleeing down the stairs is questionable because of how long it would have taken him to move to the door of his apartment, plus the deafening sounds of a passing train.
How does Juror 8 help the group make a fair decision?
Juror 8 is focused on the truth of the case and refuses to give up until the other jurors face that truth. It is through his persuasive abilities that one by one, the other jurors change their initial vote from guilty to not guilty.
Why do some jurors change their votes over time?
during the course of the discussion, they realized that their conclusions were not based on facts but rather on their own biases. Therefore, when they listened to other jurors’ opinions, some jurors changed their views and voted differently.
What choice does Juror 10 have to make about his own prejudice?
these feelings prevent Juror 10 from examining the evidence with an open mind until he’s forced to by the other jurors, when at the end, he realizes he has reasonable doubt.
How does Juror 5’s background help during the discussion?
Juror 5’s revelation that he grew up in a slum forces the other jurors to reckon with the assumptions they have made about the defendant. From that point on, Juror 5’s very presence in the room keeps the other jurors accountable for their racist, classist attitudes.
What problems made the woman’s testimony questionable?
One of the reasons that the woman’s testimony was questioned is the jurors recalling her marks on her nose, which suggested she used glasses.
How do strong personalities affect weaker jurors during the vote?
they have doubt about their vote and almost get bullied into changing it so they aren’t the odd man out. this hesitance can be viewed as weakness
