To Kill a Mockingbird Ch 17-22

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Why does Atticus think he can't win Tom Robinson's case?

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No white jury had ever found a black male innocent.

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Who accused Tom Robinson of the crime?

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Bob Ewell.

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What did Calpurnia deliver to Atticus at the end of his closing arguments?

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A note.

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The morning after the trial, Bob Ewell . . .

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spat in Atticus's face & threatened him.

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Atticus accepted Tom Robinson's case because

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He believed it was the right thing to do.

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What is the significance of Atticus Finch's character in the novel?

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Atticus represents morality and reason in a society filled with prejudice.

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How does the trial of Tom Robinson reflect the themes of racism and injustice?

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The trial showcases the deep-seated racism in Maycomb and the failure of the justice system.

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What role does Calpurnia play in the Finch household?

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Calpurnia serves as the Finch family's housekeeper and a mother figure to Scout and Jem.

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What does the mockingbird symbolize in the novel?

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The mockingbird symbolizes innocence and the idea of not harming those who do no wrong.

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How does Scout's perspective change throughout the novel?

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Scout matures and gains a deeper understanding of human nature and morality.