Question

In the second paragraph of the novel, Scout says that the events leading up to Jem's broken

arm started with the Ewells (another family in Maycomb), but Jem "said it started long before
that." How does Jem's comment relate to the family history Scout provides over the next couple
of pages? What is Harper Lee suggesting about the influence of the past on the events that take
place in the novel?

Answer 1

The Finch family still plays an important role in the story. Their town is full of people who are known for having a sense of privilege. The history of the Battle of Hastings should have been recorded.

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