Wednesday, January 20, 2010

TKAM - ASSIGNMENT 6 - Alicia

1. Describe how Scout's life will change now that Aunt Alexandra is living with her.
Scout's life will change now that Aunt Alexandra is living with with her because there will now be a female living in the house and Scout will not get away with as much stuff.

2. What does Scout mean when she says, "I felt the starched walls of a pink cotton penitentiary closing in on me..."" (page 136)?
I think she means that Aunt Alexandra is going to try and make her be something she is not, when she says," I felt the starched walls of a pink cotton penitentiary closing in on me..."

3. Describe what happens when Scout tells Atticus and Aunt Alexandra about when she went to church with Calpurnia.
When Scout tells Atticus and Aunt Alexandra about when she went to church with Calpurnia, Atticus seemed fine with it, but Aunt Alexandra just sat in the corner quietly. She seemed like she did not like that idea. After Scout told them, Alexandra started fussing with Atticus.

4. Describe how Scout and Jem discover Dill and how come Dill is found where he is found.
Scout and Jem discovered Dill when Scout was on her way to go to bed, she stepped on Dill's arm. She thought it was a snake and asked Jem if he could check under his bed. Jem took a stick and swiped under the bed a few times. He looked under the bed and he saw Dill. Dill is found where he is found because Dill knew Scout went to bed earlier and that she would not tell on him.

5. Describe Mr. Ewell' performance in the courtroom.
Mr. Ewell's performance in the courtroom was very commical. He tried to make jokes about stuff. He got really nervous after the judge told him that he needs to answer the questions. He sometimes seemed angry

6. Describe Atticus' performance in the courtroom.
Atticus perfomance in the courtroom in my opinion was very well. He was very calm, he kept looking out of the window after he asked a witness a question. He listened to everything and could remember everything the witnesses said.

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