Walter Cunningham Sr. comes to the jail with the Mob to lynch Tom Robinson. He talks with Scout and he is convinced to call off the mob and not lynch Tom.
Walter Cunningham Sr. comes to the jail with a group of men from the Old Sarum area to lynch Tom Robinson. He is part of a mob intent on seeking vigilante justice against Tom Robinson. Atticus Finch stands guard at the jail to protect Tom Robinson from the angry mob.
He wanted to beat up tom Robinson
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Aunt Alexandra says that Walter Cunningham, Jr., cannot come over because he is trash.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Aunt Alexandra says that Walter Cunningham, Jr., cannot come over because he is trash.
Walter Cunningham visits the Finches in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is invited to lunch at the Finch household by Scout's father, Atticus Finch. During the visit, Scout learns about the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the lynching party is composed of a group of men who come to the jailhouse in Maycomb intent on harming Tom Robinson. They are influenced by racism and prejudice, and ultimately thwarted by Atticus Finch's moral stance.
Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that Walter Cunningham could not come over in Chapter 23 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he was "trash." She disapproves of the friendship between Scout and Walter due to social class differences.
Mr. Cunningham and the other men came to the jail to lynch Tom Robinson for raping a Mayella Ewell.
Aunt Alexandra decides to invite Walter Cunningham over for lunch to show Scout how to behave like a lady and to reinforce their social status. She believes it is important to teach Scout proper etiquette and to uphold the family's reputation. While her intentions are rooted in tradition and social norms, her actions overlook Walter's own dignity and worth as an individual.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the Cunningham clan is portrayed as a poor but proud family who are respected for their hardworking values. They are shown to value integrity and loyalty, as seen through Walter Cunningham Jr.'s interactions with the Finch family. Despite their economic struggles, the Cunninghams are depicted as having a strong sense of community and moral principles.
Scout talking to Mr. Cunningham about his son, Walter, and connecting with him on a personal level causes Mr. Cunningham to disperse the lynch mob. This humanizes Walter in Mr. Cunningham's eyes, creating a sense of empathy that overrides the mob mentality.
Walter Cunningham Jr. comes over for dinner in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." The dinner scene highlights the differences in social class between the Finch family and the Cunninghams.
Scout intervenes in the mob that surrounds Atticus outside the jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Chapter 15. She recognizes Mr. Cunningham and engages him in conversation, reminding him of his humanity and leading to the dispersal of the mob.
Scout says she will remind the teacher to tell his son, Walter Cunningham, to come over for dinner.