Question

Read the text excerpt from To Kill a Mockingbird.

Answer 1

Everybody's appetite was delicate this morning, except Jem's: he ate his way through three eggs. Atticus watched in frank admiration; Aunt Alexandra sipped coffee and radiated waves of disapproval. Children who slipped out at night were a disgrace to the family. Atticus said he was right glad his disgraces had come along, but Aunty said, "Nonsense, Mr. Underwood was there all the time."

"You know, it's a funny thing about Braxton," said Atticus. "He despises Negroes, won't have one near him."

Local opinion held Mr. Underwood to be an intense, profane little man, whose father in a fey fit of humor christened Braxton Bragg, a name Mr. Underwood had done his best to live down. Atticus said naming people after Confederate generals made slow steady drinkers.

Which best identifies the explicit meaning of the excerpt?

Answer 2

a) the explicit meaning that mr underwood is a prejudiced man.
b)the explicit meaning that mr underwood is a good friend to atticus.
c)the explicit meaning that mr underwood has suffered all his life due to his name.
d)the explicit meaning that mr underwood believes in the justice system.

Answer 3

I adore this book so much! :)
I am going to say that it is more than likely A or C.

Answer 4

which one would u go with the most? and i have alot of questions about this book

Answer 5

@Madds96

Answer 6

A.

Answer 7

Because Braxton is VERY racist throughout the whole book. I think it best fits the question.