The mob shows up at the jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" to take matters into their own hands and seek violent retribution against Tom Robinson, who is accused of raping a white woman. They do not believe in a fair trial or justice being served through legal means. Their actions symbolize the deep-rooted racism and prejudice prevalent in the town.
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.
The Cunninghams go to jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because they are part of a mob trying to harm Tom Robinson, the African American man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Atticus Finch, the lawyer defending Tom, prevents the mob from carrying out their violent intentions.
Tom was in the jail awaiting his trial and facing lynching, that is why the mob was downtown.
The mob scene in "To Kill a Mockingbird" occurs in Chapter 15 when a group of men go to the Maycomb jail to try and harm Tom Robinson. Atticus Finch intervenes and diffuses the situation, ultimately protecting Tom from the angry mob.
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.
Mr. Underwood does with a shotgun, vthen Scout, Jem and Dill arrive.
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.
Yes, in "To Kill a Mockingbird," Mr. Underwood stood guard with a shotgun aimed at the mob that gathered at the jail where Tom Robinson was being held. His actions helped protect Atticus Finch and Tom from the violent intentions of the mob.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus Finch guards Tom Robinson at the Maycomb jail, trying to protect him from a potential lynching by a mob. Scout, Jem, and Dill arrive to find Atticus alone facing the mob. Scout's innocent presence, along with her conversation with Walter Cunningham Sr., ultimately shames the mob into dispersing and abandoning their plan.
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Atticus Finch turns the lynch mob away from the jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by calmly reasoning with them and standing his ground in defense of Tom Robinson. His steadfastness and moral integrity ultimately convince the mob to disband and leave peacefully.
He doesn't. Atticus compares the men in the mob to animals.