mr.cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Scout recognizes Mr. Cunningham in the mob at the jail, and she talks to him, appealing to his sense of decency and humanity to break up the mob and prevent them from carrying out any violence.
mr. cunningham
Scout recognizes Mr. Cunningham in the mob of men who come to the jail intent on harming Tom Robinson. She speaks to him, reminding him of their personal connection and humanity, which ultimately leads him to disperse the mob peacefully.
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.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout recognizes Boo Radley as Arthur Radley, the reclusive neighbor who she and her brother Jem had been curious about throughout the novel.
At the Finch house, trouble begins when Scout and Jem are harassed by Bob Ewell following the trial, putting them in harm's way. At the jail, trouble starts when a mob arrives to lynch Tom Robinson, but is diffused by Scout's innocent conversation with Mr. Cunningham.
The children, Scout and Jem, intervened and approached the mob at the jail where Atticus was guarding Tom Robinson. Scout's innocent conversation with Mr. Cunningham, one of the mob members, and her recognition of other men in the mob led them to disperse and retreat. Her presence humanized the situation and prevented any violence from occurring.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout unknowingly diffuses the tension during the mob scene at the jail by recognizing Mr. Cunningham and engaging him in conversation about his son, Walter. This interaction with Scout reminds Mr. Cunningham of his humanity and the respect he has for Atticus. This ultimately leads him to disperse the mob and prevent any harm to Atticus.
Atticus remains calm and composed when Scout runs to him at the jail, despite the tense situation with the mob. He is relieved to see her but also tries to protect her by keeping her away from the dangerous situation unfolding.
The affect scout had on the mob is she made them more kind hearted.
Scout's presence at the jail humanizes the mob and forces them to confront her innocence. Her innocent remarks and interaction with Mr. Cunningham highlight the irrationality of their actions and ultimately help to diffuse the tension and prevent violence.
Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham in the mob outside the jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She addresses him individually, highlighting the power of seeing someone as an individual rather than as part of a group.