To Kill a Mockingbird Questions Chapter 26
- In her lesson on Hitler, Miss Gates says that “we (American people) don’t believe in persecuting anyone”.
- What seems odd to the reader about this claim?
- Why is Scout puzzled by Miss Gates’ disapproval of Hitler?
- Why does Scout’s question upset Jem? Is there a simple answer, or any answer, to the question (“How
can you hate Hitler an’ then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home?”