Shoots the mad dog that is chasing Jem from running away from the Radley home.
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.
Atticus revealed that he is really good with a gun, something his children had not known. To Kill a Mockingbird won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Atticus shoots Tom Johnson in Chapter 10, on page 127, line number 12.
The word mockingbird is mentioned in Chapter 10 of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." There, Atticus Finch tells his children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they only bring joy and music to the world without harming anyone.
You find out Atticus is actually pro with guns, they recall his nickname but i don't remember. You find out because he has to kill a dog with rabies. It really shows how Attticus is either very modest or hates violence or both :). Peace out homies! live and prosper!
Atticus shoots the wild dog roaming around the neighborhood with Heck Tate's rifle.
Jem and Scout are often embarrassed by their father's advanced age and bookish nature. However in chapter ten, Atticus Finch shoots a rabid dog and they learn that he was once known as the best shot in the county.
Scout and Jem find out that Atticus is less weak and boring, and they become very proud of him. (Probably not the best answer but good enough right?)
Scout says that "Atticus was feeble". Do you think that this is her view as she tells the story or her view when she was younger? Does she still think this after the events recorded in this chapter?
Atticus teaches his children to have empathy and understanding for others by telling them, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." This quote emphasizes the importance of putting oneself in someone else's shoes before passing judgment or forming opinions.
At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout criticizes Atticus for being old because she perceives him as weak compared to other fathers in Maycomb. However, by the end of the chapter, she witnesses Atticus’s sharp shooting skills and courage in killing the rabid dog, which changes her perception of him. Scout realizes that there is more to her father than his age, and she comes to admire his hidden talents and bravery.
Atticus says this famous line in Chapter 10 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He uses this metaphor to teach Scout and Jem about the importance of empathy and protecting the innocent.