Terms in this set (10) How does Dolphus Raymond explain Dill’s crying? He says that because things have not caught up to Dill’s instincts yet, the boy still cries “about the simple hell people give other people—without even thinking.
What does Mr Raymond say Dill was crying about?
Raymond?” Dill’s maleness was beginning to assert itself. “Cry about the simple hell people give other people—without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too.”
Why does Dolphus Raymond say that Dill is crying?
How does Dolphus Raymond explain Dill’s crying? He means that the trial will reveal the true nature of Maycomb, bringing to light the destructive racism that is normally hidden beneath the surface. Dolphus Raymond tells Scout, “You haven’t even seen this town, but all you gotta do is step back inside the courthouse.”
Why is dill crying?
Dill cries at the trial because he has no other coping mechanism with which to react to the injust way he feels Tom Robinson is being treated. Dill is just a little boy, and he knows of no other way to deal with this kind of injustice.
What does Mr Raymond say to Dill?
I asked him why.” _[DOLPHUS RAYMOND] “Because you’re children and you can understand it,’ he said, ‘and because I heard that one—’ He jerked his head at Dill: ‘Things haven’t caught up with that one’s instinct yet. Let him get a little older and he won’t get sick and cry.
Why does Mr Raymond tell Dill and Scout about his life?
3. Why does Dolphus Raymond choose to share his secret with Scout and Dill? Dolphus Raymond tells them his secret because they are children and the harsh reality of the world hasn’t caught up with them. They are children and can see the unfairness of how white people treat black people.
Why does Mr Raymond pretend to be drunk?
Raymond tells the children that he pretends to be a drunk to provide the other white people with an explanation for his lifestyle, when, in fact, he simply prefers black people to whites.
What does Mr Raymond mean?
Just like the mockingbird he means no harms to anyone and wishes only to live in peace with his family. Furthermore, Mr Raymond symbolizes a mockingbird because he doesn’t like to fight.
Why does Dolphus Raymond pretend to be an alcoholic What does Scout think about it and what are the reasons he gives for it?
Why does Dolphus Raymond drink Coca-Cola and pretend it is liquor? What does Scout think of him and the reasons his gives for his behavior? He means that the trial will reveal the true nature of Maycomb, bringing to light the destructive racism that is normally hidden beneath the surface.
What was Mr Raymond’s reaction to breaking the code?
Raymond also broke the code. What was his reaction? Mr. Raymond feels that by giving people an excuse for his behavioor he isnt throwin his behavior in their face.
Why does Dill feel sick?
Dill feels sick in the courtroom because: a. the drink Mr. Raymond gives him makes him sick.
Why does Scout say Mr Raymond is an evil man?
Scout believes that Mr. Raymond is evil because he’s known as the town drunk and socializes with blacks. This is a direct result of how others perceive Mr. Raymond, and the rumors that surround him.
Why does dill get so upset at Mr Gilmer that it makes him sick?
Why does Dill get so upset at Mr. Gilmer that it makes him sick? It was because Mr. Gilmer was doing Tom wrong by talking so hateful to him.
Is Tom found guilty or innocent?
Tom Robinson, a black man, was accused of raping a white girl known as Mayella Ewell. Although innocent, Tom Robinson was found guilty in court, despite Atticus ‘ desperate attempt to save him from the unfair judgement.
What drink was in Mr Raymond’s paper bag?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond reveals that he is drinking from a paper sack. He commiserates with Dill and offers him a drink in a paper bag. Dill slurps up some of the liquid and Scout warns him not to take much, but Dill reveals to her that the drink isn’t alcoholic—it’s only Coca-Cola.
What chapter does dill drink the Coke?
Mr. Dolphus Raymond, the man who lives with a black woman and has mixed children, offered Dill a sip of his drink to settle his stomach.
Why does Mr Raymond let the children in on his secret?
Why is he willing to let the children in on his secret? Mr. Raymond trusts the children because Dill can still cry at injustice.
What did Dill and Scout learn from Mr Raymond?
Dill and Scout learn from Mr. Raymond that he pretends to be intoxicated in order to give the white people in town a way to understand why he lives his life the way he does.
How is dill a Mockingbird?
Dill is can also be seen as a mockingbird because he is child and children are “color bind” when they are little. Color bind is when you do not see certain colors. “Color blindness” in little is when they do not notice racism and physical differences and other differences. Dill is “color blind” in till the court trial.
What is ironic about Mr Dolphus Raymond drinking?
What is ironic about Mr. Dolphus Raymond’s drinking? He pretends to drink to provide people with a reason for his lifestyle choice.
What does Dill say he wants to be?
Dill says he wants to be a clown, because he doesn’t like the way people treat others. He doesn’t like people being cruel, and wants to change that. He wants to be a clown because they make people laugh. He probably won’t keep up this ambition for long, because it would be hard to find reasons to laugh.
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