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 * Reading Chapters 12-13 Activity #5, response to Erica Mozer:** I thank you very much for sending me this letter regarding my big brother’s behavior, but sometimes it is to difficult to just ‘let him be’. Jem has all of the sudden began to act as if he was a high and mighty adult and had the authority to boss me around, which he never did before this ‘transitional period’. Regarding Aunty Alexandra, I have tried your advice and it has worked well. The thing that I don’t understand is why Atticus is so quick to let aunty dictate me and Jem unfairly when he is so obsessed with doing the right thing, as he taught me when he explained why he is defending Tom Robinson.=====

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 * Reading Chapters 14-16 Activity #1:** __As a decisive end to Tom Robinson's fate draws nearer, Maycomb watches attentively for what could be one of the biggest trials in Maycomb for years:__ The Tom Robinson trial is one which has aroused interest throughout all of Maycomb County and beyond, and has left the courtroom with barely enough standing space for spectators. The trial is being managed by Judge Taylor, who has a reputation for not being the primmest judge in Maycomb County . The trial is to determine whether or not African American field hand by the name of Tom Robinson is guilty of raping Mayella Ewell. Defending Tom Robinson is lawyer Atticus Finch, claiming that Tom Robinson is completely innocent of the charge and allegedly defending Tom Robinson from an angry mob the night before. The sheriff of Maycomb, Heck Tate, has also made an appearance with the intention of accusing Robinson of the charges against him. In brief, the trial has caused a lot of speculation and is of high significance to Maycomb County. The story will be continued in the afternoon edition of the //Maycomb Times// once the trial evolves more.=====

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 * Reading** **Chapters 25-28 Activity #2, response to Imani Thomas:** //(Written from Dolphu Raymond’s point of view)// I cannot believe that Mr. Robinson attempted to get out of jail. I heard that if Mr. Robinson had been younger, he would have been able to escape quicker because his arms would have been stronger, but considering his age, I would have thought it smarter to have waited for the final verdict, especially being defended by such a capable lawyer like Atticus Finch. I am greatly grieved that Tom Robinson was killed without the trial even coming to an end. I express my deepest condolences to all of those close to Mr. Robinson and hope that his wife will be able to get a job that will be capable of sustaining her whole family.=====

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 * Reading** **Chapters 28-29 Activity #4:** Scout, I am very glad that you are doing good after you were attacked by Bob Ewell. Bob Ewell always struck me as a coward, and the events of that night proved me right. I heard that you were concerned about Jem’s condition, and let me assure you that he will be fine. I think that he is not going to be able to play football for a while, but kids at his age generally recover fast, and I think, knowing Jem, that he will be playing football within less of a year. Please write to me more about Jem, how the haunting house was, and how the performance at your school was.=====