Chapter 23

What is this chapter mainly about?

How does Atticus feel about Mr. Ewell's threats toward him?

What does Scout want her father to do to protect himself against Mr. Ewell?

What will happen to Tom Robinson if he doesn&#39t win the appeal?

Atticus and Jem talk about the death penalty and juries. During this discussion, Scout learns something about juries in Alabama that makes her mad.

What does she learn?

Scout wants to invite Walter Cunningham over for dinner or to play after school.

Why does Scout decide to be friendly to him now?

Why is Aunt Alexandra against Scout's plan to invite Walter Cunningham to the house?

What does Jem show Scout that shows he is growing up?

Find the paragraph at the beginning of the chapter, which begins: "Dill was of the opinion that an appeal to Atticus's better nature might work."

What does "appeal" mean in this nonlegal context?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?