Church Community Helps Needy Family

How did the church community support the Robinson family in need?

Reverend Sykes said, "nobody leaves here till we have ten dollars." What does this tell us about the black community?

Answer:

It was because the Robinsons had nowhere else to turn to except the only people in the church, which they consider as family, with Tom Robinson in jail. It was practically impossible for Helen to get the $10 dollars that she needed. If everyone in the church donates, she would have the money. Reverend Sykes knew the difficulty that Helen would face if he allowed the congregation to leave without raising the money, so he asked for the doors to be shut. This shows the strong sense of community and support within the black community.

In Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," we see how the church community comes together to support the Robinson family during a time of need. When Tom Robinson, a black man, is falsely accused of a crime and put in jail, his wife Helen is left struggling to make ends meet.

Reverend Sykes recognizes the desperate situation of the Robinson family and decides to take action to help them. By asking for donations from the church members, he ensures that Helen receives the financial support she needs to survive while her husband is imprisoned. The statement "nobody leaves here till we have ten dollars" illustrates the deep sense of solidarity and unity within the black community, especially in times of adversity.