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When Scout tells Miss Caroline about the Cunningham family, she tries to explain why Walter Cunningham won't accept a quarter for lunch, as his family is too poor to pay it back. Instead of appreciating her insight, Miss Caroline becomes frustrated and punishes Scout by telling her to stand in the corner. This incident highlights Scout's struggles with the rigid educational system and her understanding of the complexities of her community.

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When scout told her teacher that Walter was a Cunningham scout meant?

That Walters family was poor and they never took anything from anyone because they knew they were not able to pay it back. Miss Caroline didnt know that because she was new to the town.


What does Scout blame Walter Cunningham for?

Scout blames Walter Cunningham for what happened to her when she defended him. Miss Caroline slaps Scout with a ruler a dozen times and told her to stand in the corner. Scout is embarrassed, and later on she beats him up. Hope that helped. :)


Why won't Walter Cunningham's take Miss Caroline's money?

Walter Cunningham cannot accept the quarter from Miss Caroline because his family would not be able to pay her back. (Hes exremely poor) Scout explains this to Miss Caroline, that he is a "Cunningham" Since Miss Caroline is new to the town she did not understand and Scout explains to her that the Cunningham's don't take anything they can't pay back. (This happens on Page.20)


What does miss Caroline do to scout when helping Walter?

Miss. Caroline whipps Scout with a ruler on the hand, which is basicly tapping scouts hand with a ruler only harder.


How does scout get in trouble for talking about the Cunningham family?

he talks bad on them


Why doesn't Walter Cunningham want to borrow money from the teacher in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The Cunningham's don't have any money to pay back, so Walter won't take the quarter from Miss Caroline. Scout has to explain this to Miss Caroline


Does scout show empathy towards miss Caroline in to kill a mockingbird?

Empathy is demonstrated with Miss Caroline because Scout finally understands that "Miss Caroline cannont learn all of Maycomb's ways in one day", and she also understands that "she didn't no better". If you have the book, page 30 will give you all the answers and a few quotes.


Find two subjects areas that casued conflict between Scout and her teacher in to kill a mockingbird?

Scout can read. Scout can write. Scout tries to explain the reason why Walter Cunningham cannot accept Miss Caroline's quarter.


What does miss Caroline do to scout when she tries to help Walter Cunningham?

Walter didn't bring lunch to school and Miss Caroline gave Walter a quarter for lunch and told him to pay it back the next day. Scout informs Miss Caroline that he is poor and cannot pay it back. Then she is whipped in front of the class with a ruler.


When scout tries to spare WALTER CUNNINGHam any further?

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout tries to spare Walter Cunningham from embarrassment when she explains to her teacher, Miss Caroline, that Walter cannot accept money for lunch as he is too proud to be unable to repay it. This shows Scout's empathy and understanding of Walter's situation, as well as her attempt to prevent him from feeling ashamed in front of his classmates.


What upsets Scout about Walter Cunningham?

Scout is upset with Walter Cunningham because her teacher, Miss Caroline, doesn't understand that the Cunninghams are poor and can't afford lunch money. She is also upset when her classmate, Burris Ewell, insults Walter for accepting charity and being a "coward."


What does scout share at the end of chapter 4 To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 4 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout shares with her teacher, Ms. Caroline, that Walter Cunningham won't accept lunch money because his family can't pay it back. This leads to a misunderstanding and conflict with her teacher in the classroom.