An example
of dramaticoccurs in a conversation betweenand Calpurnia after church. In the chapter, Scout
seems to be oblivious to the percolating tension that surrounds the Tom Robinson case. While she
knows that Tom Robinson is in jail because "he's done somethin' awful," she has no
idea what "awful" entails and how the white community really feels towards the
Robinson family at present.
Because of her innocence, Scout doesn't
understand why no one seems to want to hire Helen, Tom's wife, for any work. She reasons that,
if the Ewells are Tom's accusers, Helen should have no problems finding work. After all,
"everybody in Maycomb knows what kind of folks the Ewells are." At this point in the
story, Scout has no idea that, before the trial is over, her faith in humanity and in the
goodness of her fellow citizens will be severely tested.
Another example of
irony from the chapter involves what the First Purchase Church is used for. The church was
purchased with the initial earnings...
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