To Kill a Mockingbird

Describe the courthouse on the day of the trial.

Describe the courthouse on the day of the trial.

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The scene around and in the courthouse is described in detail:

"There was no room at the public hitching rail for another animal, mules and wagons were parked under every available tree. The courthouse square was covered with picnic parties sitting on newspapers, washing down biscuit and syrup with warm milk from fruit jars. Some people were gnawing on cold chicken and cold fried pork chops. The more affluent chased their food with drugstore Coca-Cola in bulb-shaped soda glasses. Greasy-faced children popped-the-whip through the crowd, and babies lunched at their mothers’ breasts."

"Negroes sat quietly in the sun, dining on sardines, crackers, and the more vivid flavors of Nehi Cola."

"We knew there was a crowd, but we had not bargained for the multitudes in the first-floor hallway. I got separated from Jem and Dill, but made my way toward the wall by the stairwell, knowing Jem would come for me eventually."

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To Kill a Mockingbird