Ch. 21-23: "Actions and Reactions" by Jill Skala

How does Atticus's mentality affect his children's views on the justice system and determining trustworthiness?

28johnliam — 2024-11-26 16:27:48 UTC

"The law says' reasonable doubt,' but I think a defendant's entitled to the shadow of a doubt."

Scout compares Atticus during the trial to when he killed the dog, only this time he fails. What could this mean? Does Scout still view Atticus as brave?

28purvisla — 2024-11-26 16:29:03 UTC

"...it was like watching Atticus walk out into the street, raise a rifle to his shoulder and pull the trigger, but watching all the time knowing that the gun was empty."

How does this quote by Atticus make you feel about the jury's decision? Why do you feel this way?

28thomclar — 2024-11-26 16:30:16 UTC

"But this is a truth that applies to the human race and no particular race of men. There is not a person in this courtroom who has never told a lie, who has never done and immoral thing, and there is no man living who has never looked upon a woman without desire."

What do you think is going through Atticus's mind while they are deciding the verdict.

28martluke — 2024-11-26 16:30:27 UTC

"I looked down and saw Atticus strolling around with his hands in his pockets: he made a tour of the windows, then walked by the railing over the jury box.

In what ways does this quote reflect the theme of innocence throughout the novel?

28kolesamu — 2024-11-26 16:30:57 UTC

“They’ve done it before and they did it tonight and they’ll do it again and when they do it - seems that only children weep.”