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What does atticus tell the children at the end chapter 13?

Atticus said " I don't want you to remember it. Forget it." It kind of symbolizes that whatever he told the children before that - he is taking it back and does not want the children to make the change he just told them to.


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For example, Atticus always told his children not to fight, even if they were provoked. Atticus set a good example for them when Bob Ewell spat on his face, and he just calmly walked away.


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What do you learn about Atticus' relationship with the children in chapter 6?

We learn that he likes to use words of disappointment as a punishment rather than a physical beating. Atticus is also understanding and he saves Dill from being punished, even though Dill is not his son. He is also kind and loving. (:


What does Atticus tell the children to do concerning the conversation about family pride?

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What makes Atticus think the children didn't stay put?

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