We compared and contrasted a description of the Ewell shack with the description of a gas station depicted in Elizabeth Bishop's poem "Filling Station". I provided some basic instruction on the definition and purpose of poetry ,and we listened to a recording of the poet reading the poem. Bobby then located in the novel the ugly portrayal of the Ewell shack contrasted with the row of geraniums planted by Mayella Ewell. Similarly, he then examined the poem and located the vivid descriptions of the oil stained dirty gas station in the poem but noted the contrasting flowers and doily. We then discussed the significance of the beauty juxtaposed with the ugliness and how people cultivate beauty, or art into their lives to uplift their spirits , to fight loneliness , and to reflect something about themselves. We will further explore this theme in analyzing the character of Mayella Ewell who accuses an African-American man, Tom Robinson, of raping her when her abusive father sees her kissing Tom. For homework, read the next chapter, continue working on essay revisions for Friday.