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English midterm 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the Tom Robinson trial reveal racial injustice in maycomb? | Jury convicts Tom despite strong evidence, showing that racial bis matters more than facts mayella work is believe over Tom simply because shes white, even though her story is inconsistent Tom is punishished for feeling sympathy for mayella |
| How does Atticus Finch demonstrate moral courage | defends Tom knowing he we likely lose, showing commitment to justice over popularity. stands alone against the racist beliefs of maycomb, choosing what is right rather than what is easy. challenges Ewell's in the court, even though it makes family targ |
| How does Atticus Finch demonstrate moral courage 2 | He treats everyone with respect, demonstrating fairness and empathy Atticus teaches scout and Jem to value integrity, modeling moral courage through his actions |
| How does the Tom Robinson trial reveal racial injustice in maycomb? 2 | Toms eventual death shows there is no real escape from injustice, even after the trial ends |
| How scout matures during part two | scout begins to understand the reality of racism through the trial and its outcome scout practices empathy more deeply especially when she starts to understand mayellas loneliness scout controls her temper, choosing not to fight even when provoked |
| How Harper Lee use different characters to show the theme of prejudice | Atticus represents fairness and moral integrity, showing what justice should look like in a prejudiced society The jury demonstrates institutiional prejudice by convicting Tom despite overwhelming evidence |
| How Harper Lee use different characters to show the theme of prejudice pt 2 | mayella shows how prejudice is learned; she lies to protect herself an uphold social rules Bob openly embodies hatred and racism using prejudice to his his own abuse and guilt the jury's silence an quick verdict reflect society's acceptance of racism |
| in what ways does part two show the difference between the law an injustice | the law claims to be fair, but justice is not delivered as Tom is convicted despite clear evidence the all white jury represents a biased legal system, making true justice impossible toms death proves the law failed to protect the innocent |