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In 'To Kill a Mockingbird' why does Atticus want Scout to overhear his conversation with Uncle Jack?
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∙ 10y ago
he does not want her to go along with the whole community and be predjudice. So instead of telling her directly and having people say "oh atticus persuades and does this stuff to get his children on his side" he wants her to know the truth and wants her to do the right thing.
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∙ 15y ago
Atticus wants Scout to overhear his conversation with Uncle Jack to teach her an important lesson about empathy and understanding towards others. By hearing his perspective on how to handle Mrs. Dubose, he is demonstrating the values of compassion and patience that he wants to instill in his children.
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∙ 10y agobecause he wants scout to know that there is no secrets between them and that he trusts scout with his life and he wants him and scout to share everything between eachother to maintain a healthy relationship
In a very adept manner, Atticus maneuvers the conversation with Jack Finch in order to let Scout hear that he hopes that his children would not be like the rest of the other citizens of Maycomb society, who refuse to associate with the blacks.
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∙ 11y agoRead chapter 9 and you will know.
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Who is Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus is Jem and Scout's father.
What chapter does Atticus tell Scout to obey Calpurnia?
Atticus tells Scout to obey Calpurnia in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." This happens during a conversation where Scout questions Atticus about why Calpurnia is considered a part of the family. Atticus explains the importance of respecting Calpurnia and following her instructions.
In To Kill a Mockingbird why is Atticus defending Tom Robinson?
he says he wouldn't be able to hold his head up in town if he didn't and he would not be able to tell jem and scout what to and not to do. this is in a conversation he has with scout
Is Atticus Scout's dad in To Kill a Mockingbird?
yes, he is.
Who is Jem to scout in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus Finch
What news does Scout overhear about Atticus' defending Tom Robinson?
Atticus had to take the case because Judge Taylor assigned it to him.
When does atticus tell scout about the farmers in to kill a mockingbird?
Atticus tells Scout about the farmers in "To Kill a Mockingbird" during a conversation they have after Scout's first day of school. He explains how the farmers are struggling due to the economic depression, and their hardships help Scout understand the importance of empathy and compassion towards others.
Although she thought it had escaped his notice scout learns in this chapter that atticus has know one of her crimes for a long time. Which one?
Scout learns that Atticus has known about her fighting at school with Walter Cunningham for some time. Atticus mentions it during a conversation with her in Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Who is Atticus Finch in the book To Kill A Mockingbird?
Scout's dad.
In To Kill a Mockingbird who was covering Atticus the whole time during the mob scene at the jail?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout unknowingly diffuses the tension during the mob scene at the jail by recognizing Mr. Cunningham and engaging him in conversation about his son, Walter. This interaction with Scout reminds Mr. Cunningham of his humanity and the respect he has for Atticus. This ultimately leads him to disperse the mob and prevent any harm to Atticus.
Who says 'most people are nice Scout when you finally see them' in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus Finch says this line in "To Kill a Mockingbird" to his daughter Scout. He is teaching her about empathy and understanding the motivations of others.
What compromise does Atticus make with Scout regarding Scout?
The compromise that Atticus makes with Scout about school is that if Scout continues to go to school then he will continue to read to her at night. This is from the book To Kill A Mockingbird.
