Forgetting

After the trial ends and Tom Robinson dies, everyone in Maycomb County seems to forget all about it. School begins again for Scout and Jem, and they once again think about the Radleys. It's almost as if the trial never took place. Why do you think all of Maycomb chooses to forget? Are they ashamed of what the jury said? Thoughts anyone?

Mayella

Mayella Ewell is not one of the brightest charcters in the book. Nor is she one of the most beloved. But, I find myself feeling pity for her throughout her questioning. Anyone else getting this from her?

Ms. Maudie's flowers

Some believe that Maudie's flowers are an act of vanity.
"He that cometh in vanity departeth in darkness!"

If one really wanted to "worship" or "praise" God wouldn't they have appreciation for the beautiful world he created. To me Maudie seems more godly than the people who criticize her. In my opinion telling people their eternal destiny in a hostile way is not exactly "what Jesus would do" Maudie loves her flowers. She appreciates their beauty and they bring her joy. One must consider these things. In life, you must weigh what you personally beilive and what it the norm.

Why is Aunt Alexandria still around?

Aunt Alexandria is probably staying with the Finch's to try and preserve their family reputation, since Atticus is "ruining" it with the Tom Robinson case. She is also probably trying to influence the kids so that they won't grow up to do the same. Why is Atticus still putting up with her? Why is he keeping her around? Is he overwhelmed with the task of being a single father and going to court with such a serious case? Aunt Alexandria repeatedly undermines the way Atticus is raising the kids, and expresses her views on how wrong he was to take the Tom Robinson case. She might be helping with keeping the kids under control, but it seems to me she is doing more harm than good.

Parental Concern

Does anyone else find the fact that Mr. Ewell was "concerned" about his daughter's condition after he "found" her, but he didn't call a doctor because she was "pretty well beat up" strange? And he is left-handed. Does anyone else think that is suspicious?

Unequality

So it's really bugging me that the Ewells are lieing. It kills me to have to read about a man that is innocent and see everyone around him hating him. It's just not right. The one thing that bothers me when there is a case against a negro man the white people always count him guilty no matter what. They honestly don't give the negro man a chance even if the facts point him to being innocent. I'm just glad there are people out there that will stand up for what they think is right, such as Atticus.

Aunt Alexandra

Why is this lady so strict on the kids. I mean, i understand how she would like for children to be respectful and very mature. But kids don't go and read in their spare time, they don't embroider on a handkerchief? When I was younger i was outside playing and having no worries. Aunt Alexandra definatly doesn't want them to be foolish or make stupid mistakes. What about that saying that "you learn from your mistakes?" I definatly wouldn't want my kids to no live a boring childhood! Of course I would expect them to mind me, but I wouldn't be too strict so that they had no fun...