During Tom's testimony, Dill starts crying and has to leave. When Scout asks him why, Dill says that he didn't like the way Mr. Gilmer treats Tom. He says that he didn't like the way Gilmer kept on sneering at Tom and how he kept on calling him boy. I agree with Dill. I don't think scout quite understood why Dill was so upset. This gave me a an insight on what kind of a person Dill is. He is compassionate and he doesnt like it when any kind of person, black or white, is hurt by words or violence. I admire Dill for having so much strength.
Dill, starts crying and Jem makes scout take Dill home. The reason why he was crying was because Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom Robbinson as a child and calling him names such as nigger and boy. I think that Mr. Gilmer was making Tom intimidated. Ofcourse he wasn't very polite and it shows he is not altruistic or considerete instead a bitter man who hates negroes. I think it is ok for Dil to start crying becuase Mr. Gilmer was making it seem that he was guilty just because he happens to be black.
At the end of chapter nineteen, you really get a sense of what Dill thinks about, and how he feels so strongly about justice. You also realize how sensitive he is to it injustice. He saw how Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom Robinson, and he could not stand it, he could not see Mr. Gilmer speak to Tom Robinson like that, and he had to leave. You really get a sense of how sweet and thoughtful Dill is, and also how smart he is. Even Scout does not quite understand why Dill is so upset, and does not react in the same way as Dill does, Dill simply cannot stay in the courtroom while Mr. Gilmer cross examines Tom Robinson so harshly. You also get a sense of how good of a person Dill is, and what Dill stands for which you don’t really get in the chapters before. I have a queston about Zoya's post. And what she disagrees with Dill about.
When Tom Robinson testifies, and Mr. Gilmer starts to question him, Dill begins to cry. Scout takes him out and asks him why he responded in that maner. Dill explains that he can't stand the way Mr. Gilmer was talking so hatefully, and how he addresed Tom as "boy", and other degrading names like that. Scout then says: "Well, Dill, after all he's just a negro". To witch Dill retorts: "I don't care one speck. It ain't right, somehow it ain't right to do 'em that way. Hasn't anybody got any bussiness talkin' like that-it just makes me sick."
I really agree with Dill, no one should be looked down upon just because of race, ethnicyty, religion, or skin color. It was meaningful that Dill responded in this manner, because most southereners in that time were prejudiced against Afican-Americans, and it showed that Dill has a liberal view of the whole black vs. white problem.
I think that Dill was touched by how nice rev. Skyes and other black people such as cal had been to him. He felt sorry for tom because he was such a nice person. Tom was a very respectable boy, and gilmer was calling him names and being condescending. I agree with Zoya on the fact that scout didn't really understand why Dill was so upset aobut the testmony. Dill was clearly very understanding about how rude Gilmer was being, unlike many people. Dill obiously has a very emotional side that we weren't aware of untill now.
Near the end of tom's testiomonie Dill begins to cry because he did not think it was right that mr.Gilmer gets to talk down to another man. You really see Dills young childish non south view because you see that scout is not upset by it because she lives in a community with rasist people.
Throughout the book, the reader doesn't have that much of an insight into Dill. We know he is a childish boy who enjoys making up vivid and imaginative stories. During chapter 19, Dill, Scout, and Jem go to the court house to watch the trial. It is a very special day because Tom Robinson is going to be able to testify to his guilt. During the court session, Mr. Gilmer is the person asking the questions to Tom and talking to him. Mr. Gilmer shows a strong sense of "white privilege". He talks to Tom as if he is a child or someone who deserves no respect. Throughout Tom's testimony, Dill is very concentrated. Towards the end he starts to cry. This was very significant because it showed an insight into Dill. Dill, believes that kids can disrespect each other and that grown ups can be mean to kids, but he feels that grown ups being mean to another grown up is a very harsh and unnecessary circumstance. I think that Dill's crying incident was very key and I believe that it is going to lead to new realizations.
i completely agree with Zoya and Djuna. i think that they brought up really good points. for instance you get to know a whole new side of dill, what kind of person he is, and what he thinks about racism. i think that dill changed scince last summer he became more thoughtful but also more childish. i don't think that this makes sense but it seems like dill became more childish and more mature at the same time. there was a part of dill and scouts conversation that was really meaningful. "' well, Mr. finch didn't act that way to Mayella and old man Ewell when he cross-examined them. the way that man called him "boy" all the time and sneered at him, an' looked around at the jury every time he answered-' ' well dill after all he's just a negro.' ' i don't care one speck. it ain't right, somehow it ain't to do 'em that way. hasn't anybody got business talkin' like that-it just makes me sick.'"
What happened to Dill was that he was discusted by the way Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom. I think this happened because of the way Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom. I would be upset about it if i was watching it. Mr Gilmer showed no respect for Tom and Dill thought that was wrong.
during the testimony dill starts to cry and when he does scout takes him outside when he starts to talk you sort of know what he saying when he says to scout she doesnt understand. scout and jem live in a very complex world and dill is in a completeley different world where things are not complex. the only way scout could understand dill is if she jumped into his skined and wlked around in it (atticus). then she might be able to sort see what dills life is like in maycomb and how he feels about certain things.
during this chapter dill starts crying and scout asks why he is crying and he said hat he didnt like how mr. gilmer treated Tom robbinson like the way he called him boy and i agree with him but I am supprised that Dill isnt used to black people being called boy and being treated badly.
Dill starts to cry during Tom Robinson's testimony. When Scout takes him outside and asks him why he got so emotional Dill syays it was because of the way Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom Robinson. We do not hear about Dill's views on race and segregation. Perhaps where Dill lives nromally black people have better rights and to Dill the way black people in Maycomb are treated is unheard of. I afree with Zoya that this tells us more about what kind of a person Dill is outside of the finch's property and his views on society.
During this chapter Atticus questions Tom. Atticus pressures him the way it would be if he wasn't his witness. Then Mr. Gilmer questions him. Mr. Gilmer does not refer to him as he does others. Tom is reffered to as "boy" and yelled at. Dill starts crying and needs to leave. He does not think its right that this is happening to any body. Jem tells dScout to take Jem outside but before they leave Link Deas meats them at the door. They go outside and have a conversation. Dill shows Link his point and his only explanation is that Tom is "just a negro" and that "thats just the way Mr. Gilmer is" If I was there I would've hade the same reaction as Dill. -Pablo
in the middle of tom's testemony, dill breacks down and crys. scout has to take him out. dill has a veiw that almost noone els has in the book. dill believs that both blacks andd whights diserve the same treatment. and when mr gillmer treats tom robenson like a child, dill gets sick and breaks down and crys
Dill starts to cry during Tom's testimony and is asked to leave. Scout asked why he started crying and his response was that he didn't like the way Mr. Gilmer treated Tom. Dill said he was giving Tom dirty looks and did not address Tom like a proper man should. Instead Mr. Gilmer would call Tom "boy". In the chapter it doesn't seem like Scout understood Dill's reaction to the way Mr. Gilmer treated Tom. Reading that part of the chapter showed me how Dill is as a person and how he believes in showing respect for everyone, black, white, the young, and the old. I respect Dill as a character and for what he believes in.
During Tom's testimony Dill starts to cry and is asked to leave with Scout. Dill starts to cry because he does not like the way Tom Robinson is being treated by mean Mr. Gilmer. Because Tom is black and being accused of rape mean Mr. Gilmer calls Tom Robinson boy and somewhat dehumanizes Tom. To me this just shows me what a deep but confused understanding Dill has on racism.
While Tom was testifing, Dill started crying because of how Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom. Dill was hurt because Mr. Gilmer was calling Tom boy. I think Dill reacted this way because he hates how there still are people that are racist and that made Dill so mad that he could not listen to Tom's testimony anymore. I think it was strange to Dill that someone was calling Tom boy because of how no one was calling the other people names and I think that is why Dill called Mr. Gilmer sick.
Dill starts crying and leaves the testimony of Tom Robinson. When he was questioned by Scout about why he was crying, Dill explains that he opposes the way that Mr. Gilmer was speaking to Tom Robinson. I agre with Zoya that this reveals what kind of person that Dill is. As she said, Dill is compacionate and does not like anyone is treated badly. BRANDON
Dill didn't like the way Mr.Gilmer treats tom. Dill did't like it that Mr.Gilmer kept on disrespecting Tom because he is African American. At first I thought Dill wasn't really respectful because he would convince Scout and Jem into doing troublesome things but now I think he is because he cares about others.
During the testimony, Dill starts crying so Jem asks Scout to take him out. At first Scout think's that Dill is sick from the heat but Dill reveals that he is upset because of the way Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom. He thought that he was treating him with strong hatred and disrespect that he did not deserve even if he was black. Scout got why Dill was upset but she also tried to explain to him what she knew and what others had told her. she agrees that Mr. Gilmer was being disrespectful but that was socially ok. Dill also was wondering why Atticus was different to Mr. Ewell and Mayella and Scout explained that every lawyer ad their different ways and that this was Mr. Gilmer's way.
During the testimony, Dill cries because of the hate-full way Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom Robinson. Dill got sick when Gilmer kept calling Tom "boy" and when he kept looking at the jury after each answer and how he sneered at him.
During Tom Robinsons testimony Dill starts to cry and couldn't stop crying. He starts quietly at first Scout says and the he starts to sob. Scout takes Dill outside and has many reasons she thinks he is crying. Scout thinks he may be sick, sad about running away or be very hot but when she asks Dill he says he couldn't stand Mr. Gilmer. He says he can't stand the way he is talking to Tom Robinson. Scout tells Dill that it is his job. Dill replies by saying I know it just made me sick. He hates the way that Mr. Gilmer calls Tom a boy and sneered all the time. He also says that Atticus didn't talk to Mayella that way.
Dills response shows how much of a caring, thoughtful and nice person he is. It shows that he is not a regular old kid in Maycomb, he doesn't see in race like others do. In most ways, he is very different from members in his community. Dills feelings make me wonder what his parents are like. Does he get reminded of them by Mr. Gilmer?
During the testimony Dill starts to cry because he feels that Tom Robinson is getting treated and talked to unfairly. He doesn't think that Mr. Gilmer should neglect him like that, and since he lives in the North hes not really familiar with the kind of racism the South has. This is surprising to him so his reaction was to cry. I agree with Zoya that Scout didn't understand his point of view of Toms testimony.
During Tom's testimony Dill starts to cry, he is very displeased with the way Mr. Gilmer is behaving towards Tom. He is calling him nigger and boy, Dill cannot stand to be in a courtroom with a man treated this way because if his race, so dill is taken home. This shows that Dill is a sensitive, kind, caring, thoughtful person. He does not like when people are threatened with such harsh words because of their race.
During the cross-examination of Tom Robinson, Mr. Gilmer continuously calls Tom "boy" and he mocks him. Dill doesn't like this and cries. He is led out of the courtroom by Scout. When Scout asks why he was crying, he says that the way Mr. Gilmer "attacked" Tom made him sick. To me, Dill is very compassionate and cares deeply about others. He wants people to be treated equally. I think Dill is especially affected by this because he has never felt accepted by anyone accept Scout and Dill. He can also relate to Tom because he always feels left out or like he doesn't fit in anywhere. In this particular time, we start to see more of a mature and human side to Dill.
When Mr. Gilmer is interrogating Tom Robinson dill starts to cry. he says "It was just him I couldn't stand,that old Mr. gilmer doin' him thataway, talking so hateful to him-" I think that in the chapter you start to get a sense of who dill is inside. Throughout the book all you see from Dill is a mischevious boy who seems like he likes to start a scene. But now I think that we can all realize that Dill has the opinion that Atticus wants his children to have. Dill thinks differently from the others of Maycomb. And that's what Atticus wants for his kids. He wants them to have a separate mind apart from the town. Because many in Maycomb are against Tom Robinson, but only because he is black. and through Dill's eyes it seems that he thinks of Tom as an equal, but others are oblivious to the fact that Tom Robinson is just like them. You can see that dill doesn't think of the situation as blacks versus whites, but more of as a case of injustice against another TYPE a person. But Dills reaction was frowned upon by scout but only becasue she didnt see the case with the same eyes as dill. Dil just gets so frustrated because he couldn't stand seeing Tom being treated like a boy or like one that wasn't worth a thing.
During Tom's testimony, Dill gets very emotional. Dill starts to cry and Scout has to leave the courtroom with Dill. Scout askes Dill why he is crying Dill responsed that he doesn't like the way Mr. Gilmer is treating Tom. Scout does not rreally understand why ahe is crying, and I think that she is also confused because she has never seen this side of Dill. I agree with Zoya that this part of the book shows you another side of Dill.
During the last few chapters very little is said about Dill and even less about his thoughts on the trial. Until the court case when Dill Begins to cry and Scout is told to go home by Jem to take Dill home. By telling Scout to do this and not helping his friend himself he is signifying to everyone that he is an adult and he HAS to stay no matter what and he is also making a barrier between him Scout and Dill, he thinks their too young for him to be old friends with them. Jem does not see that the reason he is hurt is why Atticus is trying so hard to win. Dill does not see black and white, he sees a man being treated like dirt and no one standing up for him, for them looking at it like a daily according. Dill has such strong feelings for this case.
in this chapter while tom robinson is being questioned, dill went outside because he feels that the other lawyer, mr. gilmer is being hard on him. mr. gilmer approaches tom robinson differently because he is black. however, when he approaches and questions heck tate and bob ewell, he is nice and doesnt pressure them. no matter what mr. gilmer knows about bob ewell's false testimony, he will still belive him because he is white. this is all because of prejudice. this is the reason why dill left the courthouse and cried. dill sympathizes with tom robinson. he couldnt take the unfairness anymore thats why he left the courtroom.
Dill begins to cry because he doesnt like the way Mr. Gilmer argues with top disrespecfully. I think with Dill being in that room, it was a little to much for him to handle. The true colors of Maycomb started to show through Dill's eyes. The way they treat each other disrespectfully really effects Dill in a emotional and confusing way. I think that is kind of a turning point for Dill, and it stregthens and matures Dill's personality and knowledge.
Dill, during Tom Robinson's testimony, started to cry little by little then soon into sobs and then Scout was told to take Dill outside. While walking outside Scout asked him why he was crying, Dill said Mr. Gilmer upset him by talking to towards Tom in such a hateful way by calling him boy. Scout tries to explain to him that its Mr. Gilmer and Atticus's job to do that. Yet Dill points out the difference between Atticus and Mr. Gilmer's approach on questioning the witnesses. I think the way Dill reacted to this point in the trial, was Harper Lee's way of showing a new side of Dill we haven't seen. This scene shows how much Dill cares and how it hurts him to see others in this particular bad state. It also shows that he personally doesn't care about the differences between blacks and whites but for people to treated equally and to not be degraded against.
when Tom Robinson testifies dill finds the way the other attorney was treating him. he thought that everyone should be treated fairly. dill finds it wrong that people are not considered equal and this is very offensive to him. dill has found this more and more offensive so he started crying harder the worse the situation got for tom. kwame
Dill starts to cry during Tom Robinson's testimony and is forced to leave. He walks out with Scout and she ask him wrong. He tells her he does not like the way that Mr. Gilmer is talking to tom Robinson. Everyone thinks that Dill is so young and that he doesn't understand the concepts that the adults are talking about. This shows that although Dill may be much younger then everyone in Maycomb, he has been picking up and everything that has been said and is starting to figure out the kind of person he is and what he believes in.
Dill, being a secondary character in this scene, broke down and started to cry. It is unusual for him to cry for he is a curious and mischievous person, always getting into trouble. He explains that Mr. Gilmer treats Tom Robinson like an unworthy figurehead, and toyed on his age by calling him "boy", which I think is disrespectful. Perhaps this has something to do with how his stepfather treated him, possibly the same way? To a child, he understands little and respond to people the same way as they are to him. All the black people he has talked and met were all friendly with him, so why are the whites still provoking them? This is explained in the next few chapters...
When tom Robinson testifies, it is obvious that he is telling the truth. It is plain to almost anyone in the courtroom that he is telling the truth. However, because of the over inquisitive nature of Bob Ewell’s lawyer, he is forced to answer ridiculous questions. This causes Dill to come to the harsh reality of the world: what people say is true, is not always what is right or fair. He leaves the courtroom and breaks down in tears.
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During Tom's testimony, Dill starts crying and has to leave. When Scout asks him why, Dill says that he didn't like the way Mr. Gilmer treats Tom. He says that he didn't like the way Gilmer kept on sneering at Tom and how he kept on calling him boy. I agree with Dill. I don't think scout quite understood why Dill was so upset. This gave me a an insight on what kind of a person Dill is. He is compassionate and he doesnt like it when any kind of person, black or white, is hurt by words or violence. I admire Dill for having so much strength.
Dill, starts crying and Jem makes scout take Dill home. The reason why he was crying was because Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom Robbinson as a child and calling him names such as nigger and boy. I think that Mr. Gilmer was making Tom intimidated. Ofcourse he wasn't very polite and it shows he is not altruistic or considerete instead a bitter man who hates negroes. I think it is ok for Dil to start crying becuase Mr. Gilmer was making it seem that he was guilty just because he happens to be black.
At the end of chapter nineteen, you really get a sense of what Dill thinks about, and how he feels so strongly about justice. You also realize how sensitive he is to it injustice. He saw how Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom Robinson, and he could not stand it, he could not see Mr. Gilmer speak to Tom Robinson like that, and he had to leave. You really get a sense of how sweet and thoughtful Dill is, and also how smart he is. Even Scout does not quite understand why Dill is so upset, and does not react in the same way as Dill does, Dill simply cannot stay in the courtroom while Mr. Gilmer cross examines Tom Robinson so harshly. You also get a sense of how good of a person Dill is, and what Dill stands for which you don’t really get in the chapters before. I have a queston about Zoya's post. And what she disagrees with Dill about.
When Tom Robinson testifies, and Mr. Gilmer starts to question him, Dill begins to cry. Scout takes him out and asks him why he responded in that maner. Dill explains that he can't stand the way Mr. Gilmer was talking so hatefully, and how he addresed Tom as "boy", and other degrading names like that. Scout then says: "Well, Dill, after all he's just a negro". To witch Dill retorts: "I don't care one speck. It ain't right, somehow it ain't right to do 'em that way. Hasn't anybody got any bussiness talkin' like that-it just makes me sick."
I really agree with Dill, no one should be looked down upon just because of race, ethnicyty, religion, or skin color. It was meaningful that Dill responded in this manner, because most southereners in that time were prejudiced against Afican-Americans, and it showed that Dill has a liberal view of the whole black vs. white problem.
I think that Dill was touched by how nice rev. Skyes and other black people such as cal had been to him. He felt sorry for tom because he was such a nice person. Tom was a very respectable boy, and gilmer was calling him names and being condescending. I agree with Zoya on the fact that scout didn't really understand why Dill was so upset aobut the testmony. Dill was clearly very understanding about how rude Gilmer was being, unlike many people. Dill obiously has a very emotional side that we weren't aware of untill now.
Near the end of tom's testiomonie Dill begins to cry because he did not think it was right that mr.Gilmer gets to talk down to another man. You really see Dills young childish non south view because you see that scout is not upset by it because she lives in a community with rasist people.
Throughout the book, the reader doesn't have that much of an insight into Dill. We know he is a childish boy who enjoys making up vivid and imaginative stories. During chapter 19, Dill, Scout, and Jem go to the court house to watch the trial. It is a very special day because Tom Robinson is going to be able to testify to his guilt. During the court session, Mr. Gilmer is the person asking the questions to Tom and talking to him. Mr. Gilmer shows a strong sense of "white privilege". He talks to Tom as if he is a child or someone who deserves no respect. Throughout Tom's testimony, Dill is very concentrated. Towards the end he starts to cry. This was very significant because it showed an insight into Dill. Dill, believes that kids can disrespect each other and that grown ups can be mean to kids, but he feels that grown ups being mean to another grown up is a very harsh and unnecessary circumstance. I think that Dill's crying incident was very key and I believe that it is going to lead to new realizations.
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i completely agree with Zoya and Djuna. i think that they brought up really good points. for instance you get to know a whole new side of dill, what kind of person he is, and what he thinks about racism. i think that dill changed scince last summer he became more thoughtful but also more childish. i don't think that this makes sense but it seems like dill became more childish and more mature at the same time. there was a part of dill and scouts conversation that was really meaningful.
"' well, Mr. finch didn't act that way to Mayella and old man Ewell when he cross-examined them. the way that man called him "boy" all the time and sneered at him, an' looked around at the jury every time he answered-'
' well dill after all he's just a negro.'
' i don't care one speck. it ain't right, somehow it ain't to do 'em that way. hasn't anybody got business talkin' like that-it just makes me sick.'"
What happened to Dill was that he was discusted by the way Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom. I think this happened because of the way Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom. I would be upset about it if i was watching it. Mr Gilmer showed no respect for Tom and Dill thought that was wrong.
during the testimony dill starts to cry and when he does scout takes him outside when he starts to talk you sort of know what he saying when he says to scout she doesnt understand. scout and jem live in a very complex world and dill is in a completeley different world where things are not complex. the only way scout could understand dill is if she jumped into his skined and wlked around in it (atticus). then she might be able to sort see what dills life is like in maycomb and how he feels about certain things.
during this chapter dill starts crying and scout asks why he is crying and he said hat he didnt like how mr. gilmer treated Tom robbinson like the way he called him boy and i agree with him but I am supprised that Dill isnt used to black people being called boy and being treated badly.
Dill starts to cry during Tom Robinson's testimony. When Scout takes him outside and asks him why he got so emotional Dill syays it was because of the way Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom Robinson. We do not hear about Dill's views on race and segregation. Perhaps where Dill lives nromally black people have better rights and to Dill the way black people in Maycomb are treated is unheard of. I afree with Zoya that this tells us more about what kind of a person Dill is outside of the finch's property and his views on society.
During this chapter Atticus questions Tom. Atticus pressures him the way it would be if he wasn't his witness. Then Mr. Gilmer questions him. Mr. Gilmer does not refer to him as he does others. Tom is reffered to as "boy" and yelled at. Dill starts crying and needs to leave. He does not think its right that this is happening to any body. Jem tells dScout to take Jem outside but before they leave Link Deas meats them at the door. They go outside and have a conversation. Dill shows Link his point and his only explanation is that Tom is "just a negro" and that "thats just the way Mr. Gilmer is" If I was there I would've hade the same reaction as Dill. -Pablo
in the middle of tom's testemony, dill breacks down and crys. scout has to take him out. dill has a veiw that almost noone els has in the book. dill believs that both blacks andd whights diserve the same treatment. and when mr gillmer treats tom robenson like a child, dill gets sick and breaks down and crys
Dill starts to cry during Tom's testimony and is asked to leave. Scout asked why he started crying and his response was that he didn't like the way Mr. Gilmer treated Tom. Dill said he was giving Tom dirty looks and did not address Tom like a proper man should. Instead Mr. Gilmer would call Tom "boy". In the chapter it doesn't seem like Scout understood Dill's reaction to the way Mr. Gilmer treated Tom. Reading that part of the chapter showed me how Dill is as a person and how he believes in showing respect for everyone, black, white, the young, and the old. I respect Dill as a character and for what he believes in.
During Tom's testimony Dill starts to cry and is asked to leave with Scout. Dill starts to cry because he does not like the way Tom Robinson is being treated by mean Mr. Gilmer. Because Tom is black and being accused of rape mean Mr. Gilmer calls Tom Robinson boy and somewhat dehumanizes Tom. To me this just shows me what a deep but confused understanding Dill has on racism.
While Tom was testifing, Dill started crying because of how Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom. Dill was hurt because Mr. Gilmer was calling Tom boy. I think Dill reacted this way because he hates how there still are people that are racist and that made Dill so mad that he could not listen to Tom's testimony anymore. I think it was strange to Dill that someone was calling Tom boy because of how no one was calling the other people names and I think that is why Dill called Mr. Gilmer sick.
Dill starts crying and leaves the testimony of Tom Robinson. When he was questioned by Scout about why he was crying, Dill explains that he opposes the way that Mr. Gilmer was speaking to Tom Robinson. I agre with Zoya that this reveals what kind of person that Dill is. As she said, Dill is compacionate and does not like anyone is treated badly. BRANDON
Dill didn't like the way Mr.Gilmer treats tom. Dill did't like it that Mr.Gilmer kept on disrespecting Tom because he is African American. At first I thought Dill wasn't really respectful because he would convince Scout and Jem into doing troublesome things but now I think he is because he cares about others.
During the testimony, Dill starts crying so Jem asks Scout to take him out. At first Scout think's that Dill is sick from the heat but Dill reveals that he is upset because of the way Mr. Gilmer was treating Tom. He thought that he was treating him with strong hatred and disrespect that he did not deserve even if he was black. Scout got why Dill was upset but she also tried to explain to him what she knew and what others had told her. she agrees that Mr. Gilmer was being disrespectful but that was socially ok. Dill also was wondering why Atticus was different to Mr. Ewell and Mayella and Scout explained that every lawyer ad their different ways and that this was Mr. Gilmer's way.
During the testimony, Dill cries because of the hate-full way Mr. Gilmer was talking to Tom Robinson. Dill got sick when Gilmer kept calling Tom "boy" and when he kept looking at the jury after each answer and how he sneered at him.
During Tom Robinsons testimony Dill starts to cry and couldn't stop crying. He starts quietly at first Scout says and the he starts to sob. Scout takes Dill outside and has many reasons she thinks he is crying. Scout thinks he may be sick, sad about running away or be very hot but when she asks Dill he says he couldn't stand Mr. Gilmer. He says he can't stand the way he is talking to Tom Robinson. Scout tells Dill that it is his job. Dill replies by saying I know it just made me sick. He hates the way that Mr. Gilmer calls Tom a boy and sneered all the time. He also says that Atticus didn't talk to Mayella that way.
Dills response shows how much of a caring, thoughtful and nice person he is. It shows that he is not a regular old kid in Maycomb, he doesn't see in race like others do. In most ways, he is very different from members in his community. Dills feelings make me wonder what his parents are like. Does he get reminded of them by Mr. Gilmer?
During the testimony Dill starts to cry because he feels that Tom Robinson is getting treated and talked to unfairly. He doesn't think that Mr. Gilmer should neglect him like that, and since he lives in the North hes not really familiar with the kind of racism the South has. This is surprising to him so his reaction was to cry. I agree with Zoya that Scout didn't understand his point of view of Toms testimony.
During Tom's testimony Dill starts to cry, he is very displeased with the way Mr. Gilmer is behaving towards Tom. He is calling him nigger and boy, Dill cannot stand to be in a courtroom with a man treated this way because if his race, so dill is taken home. This shows that Dill is a sensitive, kind, caring, thoughtful person. He does not like when people are threatened with such harsh words because of their race.
During the cross-examination of Tom Robinson, Mr. Gilmer continuously calls Tom "boy" and he mocks him. Dill doesn't like this and cries. He is led out of the courtroom by Scout. When Scout asks why he was crying, he says that the way Mr. Gilmer "attacked" Tom made him sick. To me, Dill is very compassionate and cares deeply about others. He wants people to be treated equally. I think Dill is especially affected by this because he has never felt accepted by anyone accept Scout and Dill. He can also relate to Tom because he always feels left out or like he doesn't fit in anywhere. In this particular time, we start to see more of a mature and human side to Dill.
When Mr. Gilmer is interrogating Tom Robinson dill starts to cry. he says "It was just him I couldn't stand,that old Mr. gilmer doin' him thataway, talking so hateful to him-" I think that in the chapter you start to get a sense of who dill is inside. Throughout the book all you see from Dill is a mischevious boy who seems like he likes to start a scene. But now I think that we can all realize that Dill has the opinion that Atticus wants his children to have. Dill thinks differently from the others of Maycomb. And that's what Atticus wants for his kids. He wants them to have a separate mind apart from the town. Because many in Maycomb are against Tom Robinson, but only because he is black. and through Dill's eyes it seems that he thinks of Tom as an equal, but others are oblivious to the fact that Tom Robinson is just like them. You can see that dill doesn't think of the situation as blacks versus whites, but more of as a case of injustice against another TYPE a person. But Dills reaction was frowned upon by scout but only becasue she didnt see the case with the same eyes as dill. Dil just gets so frustrated because he couldn't stand seeing Tom being treated like a boy or like one that wasn't worth a thing.
During Tom's testimony, Dill gets very emotional. Dill starts to cry and Scout has to leave the courtroom with Dill. Scout askes Dill why he is crying Dill responsed that he doesn't like the way Mr. Gilmer is treating Tom. Scout does not rreally understand why ahe is crying, and I think that she is also confused because she has never seen this side of Dill. I agree with Zoya that this part of the book shows you another side of Dill.
During the last few chapters very little is said about Dill and even less about his thoughts on the trial. Until the court case when Dill Begins to cry and Scout is told to go home by Jem to take Dill home. By telling Scout to do this and not helping his friend himself he is signifying to everyone that he is an adult and he HAS to stay no matter what and he is also making a barrier between him Scout and Dill, he thinks their too young for him to be old friends with them. Jem does not see that the reason he is hurt is why Atticus is trying so hard to win. Dill does not see black and white, he sees a man being treated like dirt and no one standing up for him, for them looking at it like a daily according. Dill has such strong feelings for this case.
-Kevin
in this chapter while tom robinson is being questioned, dill went outside because he feels that the other lawyer, mr. gilmer is being hard on him. mr. gilmer approaches tom robinson differently because he is black. however, when he approaches and questions heck tate and bob ewell, he is nice and doesnt pressure them. no matter what mr. gilmer knows about bob ewell's false testimony, he will still belive him because he is white. this is all because of prejudice. this is the reason why dill left the courthouse and cried. dill sympathizes with tom robinson. he couldnt take the unfairness anymore thats why he left the courtroom.
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Dill begins to cry because he doesnt like the way Mr. Gilmer argues with top disrespecfully. I think with Dill being in that room, it was a little to much for him to handle. The true colors of Maycomb started to show through Dill's eyes. The way they treat each other disrespectfully really effects Dill in a emotional and confusing way. I think that is kind of a turning point for Dill, and it stregthens and matures Dill's personality and knowledge.
Dill, during Tom Robinson's testimony, started to cry little by little then soon into sobs and then Scout was told to take Dill outside. While walking outside Scout asked him why he was crying, Dill said Mr. Gilmer upset him by talking to towards Tom in such a hateful way by calling him boy. Scout tries to explain to him that its Mr. Gilmer and Atticus's job to do that. Yet Dill points out the difference between Atticus and Mr. Gilmer's approach on questioning the witnesses.
I think the way Dill reacted to this point in the trial, was Harper Lee's way of showing a new side of Dill we haven't seen. This scene shows how much Dill cares and how it hurts him to see others in this particular bad state. It also shows that he personally doesn't care about the differences between blacks and whites but for people to treated equally and to not be degraded against.
when Tom Robinson testifies dill finds the way the other attorney was treating him. he thought that everyone should be treated fairly. dill finds it wrong that people are not considered equal and this is very offensive to him. dill has found this more and more offensive so he started crying harder the worse the situation got for tom. kwame
Dill starts to cry during Tom Robinson's testimony and is forced to leave. He walks out with Scout and she ask him wrong. He tells her he does not like the way that Mr. Gilmer is talking to tom Robinson. Everyone thinks that Dill is so young and that he doesn't understand the concepts that the adults are talking about. This shows that although Dill may be much younger then everyone in Maycomb, he has been picking up and everything that has been said and is starting to figure out the kind of person he is and what he believes in.
Dill, being a secondary character in this scene, broke down and started to cry. It is unusual for him to cry for he is a curious and mischievous person, always getting into trouble. He explains that Mr. Gilmer treats Tom Robinson like an unworthy figurehead, and toyed on his age by calling him "boy", which I think is disrespectful.
Perhaps this has something to do with how his stepfather treated him, possibly the same way? To a child, he understands little and respond to people the same way as they are to him. All the black people he has talked and met were all friendly with him, so why are the whites still provoking them? This is explained in the next few chapters...
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When tom Robinson testifies, it is obvious that he is telling the truth. It is plain to almost anyone in the courtroom that he is telling the truth. However, because of the over inquisitive nature of Bob Ewell’s lawyer, he is forced to answer ridiculous questions. This causes Dill to come to the harsh reality of the world: what people say is true, is not always what is right or fair. He leaves the courtroom and breaks down in tears.
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