This is in one of the later chapters of the book, when Aunt Alexandra invited her missionary circle to tea. I don't have the book with me right now, but the quote went something like this:
"His food doesn't stick going down, does it?" (Miss Maudie said to Miss Grace Merriweather)
Miss Merriweather was talking about the blacks being grumpy about Tom Robinson's verdict, and how her own helper, Sophy, was also grumbling. (about how their own black servants have behaved badly ever since Tom Robinson's trial. )
Then she went on to talk about some people in town who thought they were doing the right thing, but in fact, they were 'blinded'(?). I assume she was talking about Atticus defending Tom Robinson.
Does anone have any views on it? And no, Sparknotes does not explain it.
It's not for homework or any project; I just wish to understand the book better. Thank you!
2007-03-12 17:19:59 · 8 answers · asked by Unknown Darkness™ 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Hmm, I was wondering who 'He' referred to. It could be Atticus, I guess. Or even Mr Merriweather? And whose food? Thanks to all who answer. =)
2007-03-12 17:31:01 · update #1
Well the ladies were insulting Atticus (in his own home!!) so Miss Maudie asked them if the food that he provided, the very person they were insulting, was good, a sort of a polite but biting way to make them shut up. thats what i made of it anyway.
2007-03-12 17:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by doverbeach 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think Miss Maudie was politely telling the other ladies to stop insulting Atticus and Tom Robinson.
2007-03-13 02:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you've ever heard someone say "oatmeal sticks to your ribs," he or she meant that when you eat oatmeal it keeps you from being hungry for a long time. In this case, the person quoted was using a metaphor by comparing Tom Robinson's verdict to a food, like oatmeal, which she felt should have kept the blacks in town satisfied or quiet.
2007-03-13 00:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by brandeur 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Alexandra was referring to Atticus as the one who was feeding these "ladies", who had the gall to be critical of him even though they were his guests. The point of this was that Alexandra, who went to so much trouble to try to make Scout and Jem fit into this narrow-minded society, was still able to rise above the status quo enough to stand up for her brother. She was no liberal, but family came first. She didn't necessarily agree with Atticus, but she respected him. This made an impression on Scout, who saw that she didn't need to reject the society that was forcing her to learn to be "ladylike", because there were ways to be true to yourself despite it.
2007-03-13 03:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by galaxiquestar 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Awesome book I remebered When I had To Do That As A Freshmen AT FBMMHS
2007-03-13 00:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by SeG 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i think she was saying he dosnt know how good hes got life working for her,and should not complain
2007-03-13 00:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by bozotexino 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sorry i wish i could help but im not even up to that chapter yet. y dont u go to www.pinkmonkey.com it helps me out
2007-03-13 00:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
www.cliffnotes.com and www.sparknotes.com also help
2007-03-13 00:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by Emily L 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋