what does scout say about atticus?
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Scout is upset and goes to Atticus. Scout is embarrassed that he is older than the other fathers, but she loves and respects him. He is her security and confidant. She talks to him about everything.
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Scout showed maturity by feeling bad for Jem and going with him to read to Mrs. ... Scout matures and learns mostly from her father Atticus, he teaches her one of the most valuable lessons that could be taught in Maycomb, that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
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The longest quotation about the book's title appears in Chapter 10, when Scout explains: "'Remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. ' That was the only time I ever heard Atticus say it was a sin to do something, and I asked Miss Maudie about it.
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In chapter 9 of To Kill a Mockingbird, evidence can be found to support a theme of courage. The chapter begins with Scout fighting Cecil Jacobs because he insulted Atticus's decision to righteously defend Tom Robinson. Although she is unsure of what Cecil means, she is prepared to defend Atticus.
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A successful lawyer, Atticus makes a solid living in Maycomb, a tired, poor, old town in the grips of the Great Depression. ... Atticus's wife died when Scout was two, so she does not remember her mother well. But Jem, four years older than Scout, has memories of their mother that sometimes make him unhappy.
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Does Jem still fear the gifts in the tree? No, Because he was upset when the tree was covered, he ate the gum and wrote a thank you note. Why does Scout quiz Atticus about his visit to the Radley house? ... Atticus needs to defend him like any other person.
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Scout quizes Atticus about the Radley house in To Kill a Mockingbird because she and her brother Jem are determined to get information about the mysterious Boo Radley, Maycomb's neighborhood recluse who many assume is a lunatic.
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One night, Francis tells Scout that Dill is a runt and then calls Atticus a “nigger-lover.” Scout curses him and beats him up. Francis tells Alexandra and Uncle Jack that Scout hit him, and Uncle Jack spanks her without hearing her side of the story.
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8 when Jem tells Atticus all about their activities related to Boo. Jem confesses all of this to Atticus to protect Boo because he does not want him to get in trouble for putting the blanket on Scout. ... However, that night he recognizes that Boo put himself at risk by leaving the house to come and cover up Scout.
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Heck Tate and some men came to Atticus's house and told Atticus that they were moving Tom Robinson to the county jail. 22.) Why does Jem openly defy Atticus and refuse to leave? Because Scout runs towards Atticus and they refuse to leave because Atticus was surrounded by a group of men.
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One aspect that differs between the novel and the film is who is portrayed as the main character. In the book, the main character is Scout. It seems that the movie portrays Atticus to be the main character. The way the novel and film begin are different too.
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By talking to Mr. Cunningham, Scout reminds him that he is a father just as Atticus is. She calms Cunningham and the other men down by making them realize that all of them are residents of Maycomb. ... As a mob, the men are nameless, but when Scout calls them by their names, the men become individuals.
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Jem and Scout are brother and sister, and are Atticus Finch's only children. Their mother died of natural causes when Scout was little. On the whole, the two get along fairly well. They serve as co-conspirators and playmates throughout the book.
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Atticus tells Scout, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." He explains that if Scout learns this simple trick, she will get along much better with all types of people.
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Answer and Explanation: Scout's real name in Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird is Jean Louise Finch, but she is rarely called by her given name.
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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” Atticus tells Scout that a good way to get along with other people is to try to understand them better.
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Why is Scout pleased when Jem fights her back? Why is she less pleased when he tells Atticus about Dill? Scout is worried about Jem growing up and separating himself from her. When Jem fights back, it is just like old times; Scout still feels that a little of her childhood is alive.