Although Atticus did not want his children in court, he defends Jem’s right to know what has happened. Explain, in your own words, Atticus’s reasons for this. (Look at the speech beginning, “This is their home, sister.”
Miss Maudie tells Jem that “things are never as bad as they seem.” What reasons does she give for this view?
What does Aunt Alexandra say to Atticus after the verdict?
What does Atticus tell the children will happen next?
After the trial, what do the children learn from Miss Stephanie about Atticus?
