Question

A foil is someone or something that, by a striking contrast, reveals the characteristics of someone or something else. In ch. 17 Scout provides a description of the Ewell's house and yard. What objects act as a foil to the junk strewn around the Ewell's yard? What might the presence of these objects reveal about the character of Mayella Ewell?

Answer 1

Answer:

"against the fence, in a line, were six chipped enamel slop jars holding brilliant red geraniums, cared for as tenderly as if they belonged to Miss Maudie Atkinson."  

Explanation:

To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee is a novel that narrates the disorder and different personalities in the Ewell’s family, where everything was reflected in the way of their house, which was really disordered and full of trash. Nevertheless, in their yard it was possible to appreciate some beautiful geraniums that represented some kind of hope for Mayella Ewell despite all the dark situation they were involved in.