In To Kill a Mockingbird why did Scout and Jem get into a fight?

Answer 1

While Scout recalled what Atticus told her about fighting anyone who says something about him, she put that aside when Francis called Dill a runt and Atticus a derogatory name. After the fight, Scout informed Jack of the promise she made to Atticus and asked him not to tell.

Answer 2

Scout and Jem got into a fight because of differing opinions on their father, Atticus, and his handling of a difficult case he was defending. Jem believed their father was weak, while Scout defended him. Their disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation.

Answer 3

• Jem pulls Scout out of the room and tells her to try not to get on her aunt's nerves.

• Scout bristles at Jem's assumption that he can tell her what to do and his insistence on talking like he's so much older and wiser than her.

• When he threatens to spank her if she misbehaves again, she flies at him, taking advantage of his weak position to pummel him - her holding her own in the fight, she thinks, shows that they are still equals.

• Atticus comes in and pulls them off each other.

• The siblings become united again when they overhear Aunt Alexandra launching yet another attack on their way of life.

Answer 4

*If you are from Mrs. McQueen's Language Arts Class, you may not use these answers and is considered cheating. For the rest of you:

Read the book. The end.

Answer 5

Just because she wanted to.