Another To Kill A Mockingbird Question

Question

Okay, I am in the middle of Chapter 24 and I don't get what something means. I looked up under Sparknotes.com, but that didn't help. I would really appreciate some help on this:

What does Miss Maudie mean when she says:

"His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"

-I know what she said kind of shut up all the other women about their talking about colored folks, but could someone please explain to me what she meant?

Answer 1

When Miss Maudie said that, she was referring to Atticus' food.  When the other lady ( I can't remember her name) refers to "some people" in the town who think they are doing good but are really making matters worse, she is definitely referring to Atticus and his defense of Mr. Robinson.  Miss Maudie is reminding her that she is sitting at Atticus' table, eating his food, and calling her out for her hipocrisy. It's a classic smack-down. By saying "his food doesn't stick going down" she is saying "you sure don't have any trouble eating his food while you're sitting there ripping him behind his back".  

Answer 2

I can't remember the exact context of this line, but it may refer to the fact that he is just like all other people.

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Answer 3

have found 10+ summaries for you to look at, via the links below.

These links will give you a summary of the book, character analysis, plot and much more, so that you will be able to answer literary questions. A short extract is included as an example of what you can expect from the summary.

http://www.enotes.com/mockingbird/

http://www.aresearchguide.com/mock.html

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitN...

http://www.davidclaudon.com/Mockingbird/...

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tk...

http://www.homework-online.com/tkamb/ind...

Climax

The events in the novel build up to the singularly important and climactic scene of the courtroom, where Atticus tries to defend Tom Robinson from the allegations of Bob and Mayella Ewell. The tension is maintained throughout the trial as to whether Atticus would or would not win the case. Though the audience feels strongly for Tom’s plight and it is apparent that he is innocent, the jury delivers the verdict that Tom is guilty. The immediate response to this is extreme disappointment and dejection, but the jury’s verdict is final.

http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monk...

Good luck.