What happened between Scout and Francis?

Answer 1

In the language used in the book, Scout beats up Francis for calling Atticus a n****r lover.

Answer 2

On Christmas Day, Atticus takes his children and Jack to Finch's Landing, a rambling old house in the country where Atticus's sister, Alexandra, and her husband live. There, Scout endures Francis, Alexandra's grandson, who had been dropped off at Finch's Landing for the holiday. Scout thinks Francis is the most "boring" child she has ever met. She also has to put up with the prim and proper Alexandra, who insists that Scout dress like a lady instead of wearing pants.

One night, Francis tells Scout that Dill is a runt and then calls Atticus a "nigger-lover." Scout curses him and beats him up. Francis tells Alexandra and Uncle Jack that Scout hit him, and Uncle Jack spanks her without hearing her side of the story. After they return to Maycomb, Scout tells Jack what Francis said and Jack becomes furious. Scout makes him promise not to tell Atticus, however, because Atticus had asked her not to fight anyone over what is said about him. Jack promises and keeps his word. Later, Scout overhears Atticus telling Jack that Tom Robinson is innocent but doomed, since it's inconceivable that an all-white jury would ever acquit him.

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Answer 3

Scout and Francis had a confrontation during Christmas dinner when Francis insulted Atticus, which made Scout lose her temper and punch him in the face. This incident resulted in Scout being punished by her uncle Jack and Aunt Alexandra for her behavior.

Answer 4

Francis called atticus a neggro lover so scout got angry and got in a fight with Francis

Answer 5

Francis called her father, Atticus, a "nigger-lover." She was enraged, even though she didn't know what the word meant.

Answer 6

Francis was making fun of Scout's father saying he was a "nigga-lover" and so Scout punched him in the face. That's when uncle Jack came out and spanked her.

Answer 7

Francis is the grandson of Scout's Aunt Alexandra, making him her second cousin.