Monday, September 16, 2013

In chapter 16 of "To Kill a Mockingbird", what is Miss Maudie's reaction to everyone wanting to go to the trial?

When people were on their way to the courthouse Jem yelled to Miss Maudie Atchinson to ask if she was going to the trial.  She responed "I am not, 't's morbid watching a poor devil on trial for his life.  Look at all those folks, it's like a Roman carnival."

No comments:

Post a Comment

What is the main function of the fool in "King Lear"? What is the secondly function?

The fool as a character is confusing, but part of this is the difference between the 1600s and today, as well as the difference in place. If...