William Jennings Bryan
When Miss Stephanie Crawford comes by the courthouse on the day of Tom Robinson's trial, she notices the huge number of people who have turned out to witness the proceedings and the circus-like atmosphere on the courthouse square. She then says 'Look at all those folks - you'd think William Jennings Bryan was speakin'". Miss Stephanie Crawford's comment is comparing Atticus' influence to that of William Jennings Bryan. The irony of what she says is made evident when Miss Maudie asks where Miss Crawford herself is going. Miss Stephanie Crawford is forced to admit - 'I thought I might just look in at the courthouse, to see what Atticus's up to'.
Also, this comment gives away the time setting, another historical clue to the time in To Kill a Mockingbird.
William Jennings Bryan was the U.S. secretary of State, and lived until he was 65, in 1925.
William Jennings Bryan (1860 - 1920) was an American Politician and lawyer, also a gifted orator and debater. He was also three-time Democratic nominee for President. William Jennings Bryan was known for his speaking skills, and his famous dramatic "Cross of Gold" speech helped him secure the presidential nomination.
His speeches were major events, especially in the South, and would normally draw huge crowds.
Also, this comment gives away the time setting, another historical clue to the time in To Kill a Mockingbird.
William Jennings Bryan was the U.S. secretary of State, and lived until he was 65, in 1925.
William Jennings Bryan (1860 - 1920) was an American Politician and lawyer, also a gifted orator and debater. He was also three-time Democratic nominee for President. William Jennings Bryan was known for his speaking skills, and his famous dramatic "Cross of Gold" speech helped him secure the presidential nomination.
His speeches were major events, especially in the South, and would normally draw huge crowds.