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In chapter 9, Scout starts a fight with Cecil Jacobs because he insults her father Atticus, who is a lawyer defending a black man (Tom Robinson) who is charged with rape. Atticus tells Scout that she might hear some awful things about him and not to start fights with any children because of it.

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How would you descibe cecil jacobs?

Cecil is a friend of Scout and Jem. Scout gets into a fight with Cecil over the trial of Tom Robinson. Scout beats up Cecil Jacobs because he says Atticus likes to defend blacks.


When does scout walk away from the fight with cecil Jacobs?

Scout walks away from the fight with Cecil Jacobs during the school's Christmas pageant, after she decides to be the bigger person and resist the urge to get into a physical altercation with him. She realizes it's better to show restraint and maturity in that situation.


As the chapter begins scout is yelling at cecli Jacobs a bay at school. why are they fighting?

Scout is angry at Cecil Jacobs because he insulted her father, Atticus, calling him a "n****r-lover." This leads to a fight between Scout and Cecil at the school.


What makes scout feel noble after the fight with Cecil Jacobs?

Scout feels noble after the fight with Cecil Jacobs because she stands up for her father, Atticus, and his beliefs by not backing down from a challenge. Additionally, she demonstrates bravery and integrity by not letting Cecil's taunts affect her or make her question her father's values.


Why does scout get in a fight with Cecil Jacobs at school?

Scout gets into a fight with Cecil Jacobs and Francis for the same reasons. The reason is because both added negative comments on Atticus and his job in front of her. Both boys said that Atticus is a black-lover.


Why does scout walk away from the fight with cecil Jacobs?

she is furious at first but then remembers something that Atticus told her the night before: "…You might hear some ugly talk...just hold your head high and keep those fists down…Try fighting with your head for a change…".


Who went with scout through the house of horrors on Halloween?

scout Jem does not actually go into the house of horrors. It is in fact Scout and Cecil Jacobs.


Is Cecil Jacobs a boy at Scout's school who made fun of Cal in To Kill a Mockingbird?

first, they dont really fight, because atticus forbid her to fight, its not lady-like. 2nd, they fought because cecil jacobs called Atticus a ni**er lover, and scout didnt want to get her daddy called like that.


Why does scout walk away from a fight with Cecil Jacobs but then got into a fight with Francis?

She walks away from Cecil because Atticus tells her to fight with her head and walk away and when she fights Francis she is remembering what happened at there family get together so this is before the fight with Cecil.


Scout and who went to the house of horrors on Halloween?

Scout went with Cecil Jacobs.


Who does not get beat up by Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Scout fights many characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, including Walter Cunningham and Jem. She does not physically fight her father, Atticus, or Cecil Jacobs. Atticus specifically tells Scout not to fight Cecil Jacobs, as he does not view physical violence as a helpful solution to problems. Of fighting Cecil, Scout says, "Somehow, if I fought Cecil I would let Atticus down."


Why did scout fight with Cecil Jacobs at school?

Scout fought with Cecil Jacobs because he insulted her father, Atticus, by calling him names and slandering his reputation for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Scout took offense and reacted physically to defend her father's honor.