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Exploring Bob Ewell's Actions and Hypocrisy in "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 26-27

In Chapters 26-27 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Bob Ewell's disturbing actions reveal his despicable character. He is seen lurking around, menacingly confronting his neighbors, and exhibiting a blatant disregard for decency. This behavior underscores his role as a symbol of racism and hatred in the community. Additionally, the hypocritical attitudes of the Missionary Circle women highlight societal double standards regarding race and compassion. Their discussions about aiding distant tribes ignore pressing issues at home, showcasing irony and reinforcing Scout’s understanding of moral complexities in her community.

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Exploring Bob Ewell's Actions and Hypocrisy in "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 26-27

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  1. DO NOW! List THREE things Bob Ewell did in this chapter. What does this tell us about him?

  2. To Kill a Mockingbird • Chapters 26-27 • What do you remember?

  3. Hypocrites and Irony • Missionary Circle: The ladies want to help a poor African tribe but ignore the problems in their own community • While they discuss ways to assist African tribes (both financially and spiritually), they have another conversation about unrest in Maycomb’s black population because of the trial • The women all hypocritically agree that the black community should stop complaining and accept things they way they are, and serve their usual roles in society

  4. Hypocrites and Irony • Scout learns about Hitler • Student mixes up words… says the Jews are being prosecuted when he met persecuted.

  5. Hitler • More and more examples of hypocrites • Shows Scout’s thoughts on people: • Shows the town’s mentality through the teacher:

  6. Hitler and The Missionary Circle Show: • Bad things can’t be ignored elsewhere, but they aren’t doing anything wrong where they are

  7. Boo Radley • “Boo Radley was the least of our worries”: • Shows: • Shows the trial: • Focus is being placed back on

  8. Bob Ewell

  9. Judge Taylor

  10. Helen Robinson

  11. Link Deas

  12. Signs of Foreshadow

  13. Independent Reading Project • Explanation

  14. Theme work • At your tables, work together to find evidence and themes from To Kill a Mockingbird

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