I assume you mean Jem, Atticus' son. Before Atticus shoots the 'mad dog', Jem believes his father to be quite useless in that he is too old to play sports. However, after witnessing Atticus shoot the dog, he learns several things. Firstly is the importance of modesty, secondly is that his father is not useless at all, and thirdly is that his father's traits are admirable. At the end of that chapter, Jem proclaims that he is a gentlemen, just like Atticus. He learns to look up to and respect his dad.
During the rabid dog incident, Jem and Scout learn that Atticus is an incredibly skilled marksman with a rifle, despite his humble and gentle demeanor. They witness his calm resolve and courage in taking down the rabid dog with a single shot, revealing a side of him that they had never seen before. This experience teaches them to not underestimate their father and to appreciate his capabilities and strengths.
They learned that Atticus could shoot a gun.
It shows that he is willing to step up and take responsibility, even though he hadn't shot a gun in years.
Hedescribeshis attitude towards him by saying: "Atticus is a Gentleman, just like me!"
Through the incident with the rabid dog, Jem and Scout learn that Atticus possesses hidden talents and abilities, such as superior marksmanship. They also see his calmness and courage in dealing with dangerous situations, which earns him respect from the community. Overall, the event helps to deepen Jem and Scout's admiration and understanding of their father.
The rabid dog incident in "To Kill a Mockingbird" occurs in Chapter 10 when Atticus shoots the dog, Tim Johnson, to protect the town from his rabies infection.
The children learn that Atticus has a special talent for shooting a gun with remarkable accuracy to kill a mockingbird. This skill symbolizes his ability to protect the innocent and fight against injustice.
Atticus shot the dog, Tim Johnson, because he was infected with rabies and posed a danger to the community. It was a necessary act to protect the people from the threat of the rabid dog.
Atticus surprises the kids by shooting and killing a rabid dog with a single shot, displaying his excellent marksmanship skills despite never before revealing this ability to them.
The day her dad shot the rabid dog.
Jem does not want anyone at school to know about the incident because he fears people will judge or make fun of Atticus for having to shoot the rabid dog. He wants to protect his father's reputation and avoid any gossip or ridicule from his classmates.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the crisis where Atticus shoots a rabid dog demonstrates to his children, Scout and Jem, his exceptional marksmanship skills. These skills surprise the children, as Atticus's shooting ability was previously unknown to them.
Atticus had a hidden talent for marksmanship, which is revealed during the story when he shoots a rabid dog with one shot. He had purposely kept this skill hidden from his children and the community.
Atticus shoots a rabid dog from down the street and the neighbors tell him he's still the best shot in town.
Atticus did not like killing. He was an excellent marksman, but rarely fired a gun. He only fired that day when a rabid dog threatened the town and his children.
In Chapter 10 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus shoots a rabid dog, Tim Johnson, in one shot despite not having fired a gun in years. Scout and Jem are shocked because they had no idea their father was such a skilled marksman, as Atticus had never talked about his shooting abilities before. This event reveals a hidden side of Atticus that surprises his children.