Chapter 29 by Stacey Pilla + Melanie Walsh- Mager

Plot Summary:
In Chapter 29, Heck Tate asks Scout what had happened. She then tells him her side of the story in detail. Scout mentions the man that brought Jem home. Tate then asks who the man is and that is the point where Scout realizes it is Boo, looking normal and acting normal except for his coughing. She then starts crying and then through the tears says hello to Boo.

Major Changes and Development:
Scout now has found that Boo came out of the house to help the kids when they really needed it.

Significant Quotations:
Atticus and Tate are having a conversation:
Tate( in chapter 28): “Bob Ewell’s lyin’ on the ground under that tree down yonder with a kitchen knife stuck up under his ribs. He’s dead, Mr. Finch.” ( in chapter 29):”Are you sure?” Atticus said bleakly.” He’s dead alright,” said Mr. Tate.”He’s good and dead. He won’t hurt these children again.”

Literary Elements:

Vocabulary:
Turmoil: a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance.
Reprimand: to reprove or rebuke severely.

Critical Questions:
1. How do you think Scout knew the man who brought Jem home and standing in the corner was Boo Radley?
2. Why does Aunt Alexandra ask to leave the room before they start talking about what happened?