When Calpurnia
Jem
Jerrica Benton is the owner of Starlight Music and the Starlight Foundation, which is a foster home for young girls. But by using her earrings to project a holographic image over herself, she is transformed into her alter ego Jem, the lead singer for the successful music group, Jem and the Hol…
What happened when Scout and Jem went to Calpurnia's church?
Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to her church. Jem and Scout realize that there is a strong sense of racial inequality in Maycomb when they first arrive at Calpurnia's church. Reverend Sykes has the congregation collect money for Tom Robinson's family.
What does Scout learn when she goes to church with Calpurnia?
Scout learns that Calpurnia has to change the way she talks to make her seem the same as them. She didn't want them to think that she thinks she better with them. Scout also learns that the colored church is very poor and didn't have any hymn-books.
What do Scout and Jem notice while at Calpurnia's church?
While visiting calpurnia's church, Jem and Scout notice that Calpurnia talks differently with her black church members. Jem and Scout see that blacks and whites have different lives. Calpurnia uses a different dialect with the black church members. Calpurnia uses relaxed English with her church family.
What happens when Jem and Scout visit first purchase Calpurnia's church?
Comment on Jem's and Scout's visit to First Purchase Church. What new things does Scout learn here about how the black people live? They are poor and yet willing to give to Helen Robinson; they are uneducated and do not know how to read; the preacher (Rev Sykes) calls out individuals to correct sins.
Why were Jem and Scout welcomed at Calpurnia's church?
Why are Jem and Scout so welcome in this church? They are welcome because they are friends of Calpurnia's and they are the children of the man defending Tom Robinson. Why can't Helen Robinson get work? No one wants to hire her and she has to take care of her children.
Why was Calpurnia afraid to let Jem and Scout go to church alone?
Calpurnia worries about what others think as well. She is fanatical about Jem and Scout's cleanliness and attire when she takes them to church with her because "'I don't want anybody sayin' I don't look after my children.
How does Atticus react to hearing about Scout and Jem's visit to Calpurnia's church?
How does Atticus react to hearing about Scout and Jem's visit to Calpurnia's visit? Atticus approves of them going to First Purchase with Cal, but Aunt Alexandra does not. Why does Scout start fighting with Jem? She got annoyed that Jem keeps telling her what to do.
Do Scout and Jem approve of the way Calpurnia talks at church?
No they don't approve but Calpurnia explains to them that yes she knows that's not the proper way to talk but that it would be out of place for her to talk like white people at her church.
Who makes Scout and Jem feel welcome at Calpurnia's church?
Lula was the woman at Calpurnia's church who made Scout and Jem feel unwelcome. Zeebo, Cal's son, makes them feel welcome, as does Reverend Sykes, the preacher at Calpurnia's church. What does Scout learn about Calpurnia?
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church?
How does Scout feel Calpurnia is different at her own church? Calpurnia uses the blacks' diction when around them at church even though she has a good education and good grammar. She doesn't want her "neighbors" to think she is putting on airs. Why has Aunt Alexandra come to Maycomb?
What do Scout and Jem learn about Calpurnia in Chapter 12?
What does Scout learn about Calpurnia? Scout learns that Cal leads a double life. She talks and acts like her black friends when she is with them, and she talks and acts like Scout's family when she is with them. Scout thinks this is interesting and asks to visit Cal at her home one day.
How does Calpurnia act differently at church?
How does Calpurnia talk different while at her church? She talks in a quiet tone and talks like the other African Americans there. Why does Calpurnia talk differently when at her church? She doesn't want to feel out of place and doesn't want to aggravate people by talking like she knows more than everyone else.
What does Scout learn from Calpurnia?
Throughout the novel, Calpurnia interacts with Scout a lot as they live together and have a caring relationship with each other which allows Cal to teach Scout many important lessons including manners, understanding people and most importantly equality, and allowing her rebel against the Maycomb disease.
What insights do Jem and Scout gain from attending church with Calpurnia?
What insights do Jem and Scout gain from attending church with Calpurnia? Jem and Scout notice generous unity amongst members (excluding Lula. There is also a recognition of the disparity between Cal's church and theirs (hymnals, benches, condition of the materials/building).
What do the children learn about Cal when they go to church?
The children learn that Calpurnia is able to bridge the distance between the black and white communities and easily fit into both.
How does Scout feel about Calpurnia's church?
For the most part, Jem and Scout are treated with respect at Calpurnia's church and greeted with open arms by the majority of the congregation. With the exception of Lula, Jem and Scout are welcomed by the Black community and feel comfortable during the service.