What characters are introduced in Chapter 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jean Louise Finch (Scout)
What does Mr Dolphus Raymond?
Dolphus Raymond is a wealthy white man who is a sympathetic minor character in the novel. He is viewed as an outcast in Maycomb for associating with black people and having several biracial children. He drinks out of a paper bag and is rumored to be an alcoholic.
What is the theme of Chapter 20 To Kill a Mockingbird?
Chapter 20 continues to show how Atticus is desperately trying to make the jury believe that Tom Robinson is innocent. Chapter 20 is essential to the novel because it further proves how though Atticus was appointed to defend Tom Robinson; he is actually going to try his best to make sure he is well defended.
What happens in chapter 20 of the Hunger Games?
Summary: Chapter 20 Katniss spends the night caring for Peeta, who is feverish because of the infection. In the morning, he keeps trying to be playfully romantic, but Katniss won’t play along. Later that day, Katniss sees that Peeta’s leg is getting worse. The infection is spreading.
What is Mr Raymond’s secret?
Summary: Chapter 20 Mr. Dolphus Raymond reveals that he is drinking from a paper sack. He commiserates with Dill and offers him a drink in a paper bag. Dill slurps up some of the liquid and Scout warns him not to take much, but Dill reveals to her that the drink isn’t alcoholic—it’s only Coca-Cola.
Why does Raymond tell Scout and Dill about his life?
Why does Dolphus Raymond choose to share his secret with Scout and Dill? Dolphus Raymond tells them his secret because they are children and the harsh reality of the world hasn’t caught up with them. They are children and can see the unfairness of how white people treat black people.
What type of conflict does Atticus deal with in Chapter 20?
Pointing to the connection between man’s evil nature and the rules of society, Atticus contends that it is guilt that motivates Mayella to charge Tom Robinson with rape. He reminds the courtroom that there is not a person who has not told a lie or a man who at some time has not desired a woman.
What can Katniss get at the feast Chapter 20?
Summary and Analysis Part 3: Chapter 20. Katniss is able to get Peeta to drink the broth with a lot of coaxing and kissing. They spend the next day in the cave, flirting; Katniss maintains that she’s putting on an act for the audience’s sake.
Is Mr Raymond an evil man?
Mr. Raymond is not evil, far from it. He is one of the people in town that truly cares for his fellow man. He is kind and Scout learns this.
What happened to Tom Robinson?
Despite Atticus Finch’s selfless attempts at proving his innocence, Tom is found guilty and sentenced to jail, where he later dies as a result of being shot not once, but 17 times by a prison guard.
Why does Mr Raymond share this secret with the children?
3. Why does Dolphus Raymond choose to share his secret with Scout and Dill? Dolphus Raymond tells them his secret because they are children and the harsh reality of the world hasn’t caught up with them. They are children and can see the unfairness of how white people treat black people.