What prompts Reverend Sykes to order?

What prompts Reverend Sykes to order?

What prompts Reverend Sykes to order that the doors be closed and that no one be allowed to leave for a period of time? People do not want to hire Helen because of what Tom has been accused of. As Calpurnia states, “Folks aren’t anxious to—to have anything to do with any of his family.

What did Reverend Sykes take up a collection?

During the service, Reverend Sykes takes up a collection for Tom Robinson’s wife, Helen, who cannot find work now that her husband has been accused of rape. After the service, Scout learns that Tom Robinson has been accused by Bob Ewell and cannot understand why anyone would believe the Ewells’ word.

What discussion is had after Reverend Sykes closes the sermon?

At the end of Reverend Syke’s message, he requests the morning offering, and one by one, each member of the congregation comes forward to give their offering. After the offering has been collected, Reverend Sykes dumps the offering can out, counts the money, and tells the congregation that it is not enough.

Who appears on the Finch doorstep at the end of Chapter 12?

When Scout and Jem arrive home from Calpurnia’s church at the end of Ch. 12, they find Aunt Alexandra sitting in a rocking chair on the porch.

Who are Lula zeebo and Reverend Sykes?

Zeebo is Calpurnia’s son. He is one the few literate African Americans in the community and leads the congregation in singing hymns. Zeebo is also Maycomb’s garbage collector and treats the Finch children with respect. Reverend Sykes is the pastor at First Purchase African M.E. Church.

Who argues with Atticus?

After Bob Ewell is killed, Atticus and Heck Tate argue over how to handle the situation.

Why does Reverend Sykes order the doors of the church shut?

When Reverend Sykes counts the money, he tells the congregation that it isn’t enough. He wants to collect ten dollars, and he orders the church doors closed until he collects what he thinks Helen needs.