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What does Atticus give both Jem and Scout for Christmas?
Atticus gives Jem a box with a single gun inside, and he gives Scout a fishing pole.
Why hadn't Atticus told the children of his talent?
Because Atticus thought there were more important things to be proud of their father than of shooting a gun.
What was the one thing Atticus allowed the children to shoot?
Atticus allowed the children to shoot tin cans with their air rifles.
Who fired a gun in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus Finch fired a gun to kill a mad dog (a dog with rabies).
Why did the children think that Atticus was too old?
The children thought Atticus was too old because he did not participate in physical activities like their friends' fathers did, and his hair was turning grey. In addition, Atticus was more reserved and calm compared to the other fathers in the town.
Why does atticus only shoot when it is an emergereny?
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.
What skill does atticus reveal in chapter 10 that his children were completely unaware of?
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.
Who gives Jem the BB gun in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus, his father gives him the BB gun which leads to the famous quote: "Shoot all the Blue Jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mocking Bird"
When the rabid dog is seen on their street the children learn for the first time that Atticus has what special talent to kill a mockingbird?
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.
Who was guarding Atticus with a gun in the window the whole time?
Boo Radley was guarding Atticus with a gun from the window the whole time. He emerged to protect Atticus and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack in the final scenes of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
What is Atticus' view on gun ownership?
In Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus Finch expresses a nuanced view on gun ownership. He believes in the importance of responsibility and morality that comes with possessing a firearm, emphasizing that owning a gun does not equate to using it recklessly. Atticus teaches his children that true courage lies in restraint and understanding, rather than in the willingness to resort to violence. Ultimately, he advocates for using guns only in defense and with a strong moral compass.
Why does jem tell scout to keep it a secret that atticus is the best shot in the county in to kill a mocking bird?
Jem tells Scout to keep it a secret that Atticus is the best shot in the county because Atticus doesn't like to boast about his skills, especially when it involves violence or using a gun. Atticus believes in humility and does not want to glorify his marksmanship abilities, especially to his children.
