Chapter 18
“What on earth was her life like?”
1. What makes Mayella think Atticus is mocking her? What can you infer about Mayella’s
character based on her reaction?
2. What is Tom Robinson’s deformity? What is Atticus’ motivation for pointing out his
deformity to the jury?
Chapter 19
“Mr. Finch, if you was a nigger like me,
you’d be scared too.”
3. Tom told his version of the incident with Mayella. Compare and Contrast his version
with Mayella’s. What is similar? What is different?
• Similarities:
• Differences:
4. What is Tom’s motivation for helping Mayella? What is the courtroom’s response to his
answer?
5. What motivates Dill to cry?