Jem had convinced Atticus to let them accompany him to Helen Robinson’s house, where they saw her collapse even before Atticus could say that her husband, Tom, was dead.
What were Jem and Dill doing right before Dill had to leave Chapter 25?
Cue memory flashback: On the day of the missionary tea, Jem and Dill had been walking back from the swimming hole trying to hitch a ride when they saw Atticus driving somewhere with Calpurnia.
How did Jem end up being there when Atticus told Helen the news about her husband?
Dill and Jem were in the car when Atticus told her and she fainted, Just fell down in the dirt, like a giant with a big foot just came along and stepped on her. Bob Ewell continues to make threats against the Finch family and Judge Taylor’s home is broken into.
What happens in Chapter 25 and 26 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
School has started , and so both Jem and Scout begin to pass the Radley Place every day again. Although they are now too old to be afraid of the house, Scout still expresses a desire to see Boo Radley before she dies. Atticus however dissuades Scout from her childish games, for fear of Mr Nathan Radley.
Where did Jem and Scout find Atticus?
At about ten o’clock, Jem, accompanied by Scout and Dill, sneaks out of the house and follows his father to the town center. From a distance, they see Atticus sitting in front of the Maycomb jail, reading a newspaper.
What had Jem and Dill been doing before they tried to catch a ride with Atticus?
He and Jem had been swimming and, as is customary, waved to a car for a ride home. It turned out to be Atticus and Calpurnia, and Atticus grudgingly allowed them to come to the Robinson cabin and told them what happened.
Who picks up Jem and Dill after swimming and where do they go?
Dill and Jem are on their way back from swimming when they meet Atticus and flag him down to get a ride. He picks them up, but tells them that he is not going straight home. What condition does Atticus make for the two boys to go? He tells the boys that they must stay in the car.
Why is Boo Radley a Mockingbird?
Throughout the book, a number of characters (Jem, Tom Robinson, Dill, Boo Radley, Mr. Raymond) can be identified as mockingbirds—innocents who have been injured or destroyed through contact with evil.
Why did mayella accuse Tom?
Mayella’s motive for accusing Tom Robinson of rape is because she lured Tom into her shack to seduce him. When Mr. Ewell saw his Mayella trying to kiss Tom he preceded to beat his daughter. Atticus assumed that the jury would never believe a white girl would do this.
How did Helen react to Tom’s death?
How does Helen Robinson react when she learns that Tom has died? She collapses to the ground.
What happens in Ch 25 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Summary: Chapter 25
September has begun and Jem and Scout are on the back porch when Scout notices a roly-poly bug. She is about to mash it with her hand when Jem tells her not to. She dutifully places the bug outside.
Why is Jem so upset at the end of Chapter 26?
Scout listens and later asks Jem how Miss Gates can preach about equality when she came out of the courthouse after the trial and told Miss Stephanie Crawford that it was about time that someone taught the blacks in town a lesson. Jem becomes furious and tells Scout never to mention the trial to him again.
What is the main idea of Chapter 25 in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout is upset about what her aunt says about Walter as Jem says that he is starting to understand why Boo prefers to remain indoors. In addition to the threat of Bob Ewell, this chapter also focuses on the discussion between Atticus, Jem, Scout and Alexandra about the details of the trial and how it affected them.
What does Jem finally reveal to Atticus?
In the confusion, someone drapes a blanket over Scout. When Atticus later asks her about it, she has no idea who put it over her. Jem realizes that Boo Radley put it on her, and he reveals the whole story of the knothole, the presents, and the mended pants to Atticus.
Why did Jem follow Atticus to town?
Jem, afraid for Atticus’s safety, runs into town after him with Scout and Dill following. When they can’t find him at his office, eventually they find him reading by the light of the electric light he took with him, reading right outside the Maycomb jail.
How does Atticus feel about Jem Scout and Dill going to the trial?
He forbids them to go. He says it’s up to them if they want to go.
Why does Jem openly defy Atticus and refuse to leave?
Atticus tells Jem to take his sister and go home, but Jem openly defies Atticus and refuses to leave. Jem realizes the purpose of the group of men and his actions show a clear desire to protect his father.
How does Jem react when Atticus tells him to go home?
How does Jem react when Atticus tells him to go home, and why? He rufuses to go home, he just says “no” and he stays there. He reacts that way because he is very worried that these men will do something to Atticus. He thinks he might be able help out if anything bad were to happen.
Why does Atticus sit in front of the jail all night?
Atticus sits outside of the jail in order to protect Tom Robinson from the lynch mob. Jem and Scout follow him, but they stay far enough away that he can’t see them. When the children are ready to leave, they notice four old cars come into town.
What grade is Scout in Chapter 25?
Jem told Scout not to be afraid, that Mr. Ewell was full of hot gas. Jem was in 7th grade that year and going to the high school. Scout was in 3rd grade.
Who did Jem and Dill meet on the side of the road?
Who did Jem and Dill meet on the side of the road? Calpurnia and Atticus. Where was he heading? To talk to helen.