Everyone is so poor because there was a depression. Maybe Boo Radly just loves his parents but doesnt know how to tell them.

Scout speaks out in class probably because he is trying to make the teacher mad.

Miss Caroline does not want Calpurnia to teach Scout because it might damage something and because she doesn't want her to go to 2nd grade.

Miss Caroline is so demanding because she is bringing a new teaching method to the school.

Mr. Neuberger because Miss Caroline sounds very mean and rude. SHe desn't seem to ahve any affection for kids.

Atticus might not have as much discipline for his kids because he is always very busy with his work and he has Calpurnia for that.

The Ewell's dad spends all of their money on whiskey and the kids are always hungry. The kids go to school the first day and they don't come the rest of the year because their help is needed at home.

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