Chapter+22

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=__Plot__= In chapter 22 of //To Kill a Mockingbird,// written by Harper Lee, Jem finds out the hard truth that even though Tom Robinson is perceived as innocent he is still charged as guilty. Jem balls out his eyes, trying his hardest to accept the fact that this might be the end of the road for Tom. Aunt Alexandra notices the sadness in Jem's eyes and reminds Atticus that she thought that the children going to the couthouse was a bad idea from the beginning. In the morning Atticus and the rest of the family woke up to a big breakfast that was left on their door step by Tom Robinson's friends. It was a sign that they were greatful for all that Atticus has done for Tom. Later on that day Miss maudie invited Jem, Dill and Scout in for cake. She prepared two small cakes and one larger cake, and gave a peice of the larger cake to Jem to represent that he his growing up and becoming a man.

__**CHARACTER PROFILES**__ ====**Jem Finch** J em Finch is Scout's older brother, four years her senior. He is very depressed about the trial in which Atticus defends Tom Robinson. He says the trial is not fair and he wants to change this unfairness in the future once he becomes a lawyer himself. ====

====**Charles Barker Harris** Dill is Scout and Jem's friend from Mississippi, and has come to visit for the summer. He too witnessed the trial and during the chapter is still in shock and disbelief with the verdict.====
 * Jean Louise Finch** Scout is the daughter of Atticus, and sister of Jem. In chapter 22 she only mentioned a few times, the scene revolves around her and Jem's melancholy towards the results of the trial.

====**Miss Maudie** She is the Finch's next door neighbor, and good friend. In the trial she was rooting for Atticus and Tom Robinson, and when she learns that they have lost she re comforts the children because they are important to her.====


 * Miss Stephanie Crawford** She is the town gossip, she never misses a juicy new story to tell around town and cause mishap.

**Miss Alexandra** Aunt of Scout and Jem, sister of Atticus. She worries about the children even though they do not understand her concern for them is for the best.
====**Atticus Finch** Atticus is Jem and Finch's dear father. He has remained a supportive parent of Jem and Scout, and always looks out for them and tells them what's right from wrong. In chapter 22, he attempts to make Jem’s feeling much better by telling him that they can appeal on the trial. ====

====**Calpurnia** Calpurnia is a black cook who works in Finch's house. She takes care of Jem and Scout to fulfill their mother's place. Jem's family understands and obeys her. In chapter 22, she shows Atticus how much food have arrived from black people in order to thank Atticus. ====

=__**SETTING**__=

In chapter 22, the setting takes place in Maycomb County, especially in Atticus' house and on the street beside Miss Maudie's house.

__** Image Bank **__ Pickled Pigs Knuckles (yes people did eat these)

Scuppernong

Corset


 * // Vocabulary //**

Ungodly - 1.not accepting god or a particular religious doctrine; irreligious; atheistic 2. outrageous; shocking; dreadful; insufferable Ruefully - causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable

Reassure - to restore to assurance or confidence

Feral - of or characteristic of wild animals; ferocious; brutal.

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