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Whos Reverend Sykes in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Reverend Sykes is the reverend of the First Purchase M.E. African Church in Maycomb County, where most if not all of the African-American characters go to church. Reverend Sykes forces the congregation to donate 10 dollars for Tom Robinson’s family since at the time, Tom’s wife, Helen, was having trouble finding work.Click to see full answer. Herein, what does Reverend Sykes do about Tom Robinson’s family?Reverend Sykes takes up a collection in church to help Tom Robinson’s wife Helen while Tom is in the jail awaiting trial for rape. Reverend Sykes waved his hand and called to someone in the back of the church. “Alec, shut the doors. Nobody leaves here till we have ten dollars.”Subsequently, question is, what does Reverend Sykes look like? Reverend Sykes’ attire consists of a black suit, white shirt, black tie, and a gold watch-chain. Physically, he’s short, yet sturdily built. With such enhanced clothing, he must be sustaining a good life, along with decent income. In respect to this, what did Reverend Sykes say about court? He says that he has never seen “any jury decide in favor of a colored man over a white man.” As everyone waits for the verdict, a certain impression creeps into Scout’s mind.What did Reverend Sykes take up a collection?During the service, Reverend Sykes takes up a collection for Tom Robinson’s wife, Helen, who cannot find work now that her husband has been accused of rape. After the service, Scout learns that Tom Robinson has been accused by Bob Ewell and cannot understand why anyone would believe the Ewells’ word.

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Chauncey Koziol

Update: 2024-07-26