Walter Cunningham Sr. comes to the jail with the Mob to lynch Tom Robinson. He talks with Scout and he is convinced to call off the mob and not lynch Tom.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Aunt Alexandra says that Walter Cunningham, Jr., cannot come over because he is trash.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Aunt Alexandra says that Walter Cunningham, Jr., cannot come over because he is trash.
Walter Cunningham visits the Finches in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is invited to lunch at the Finch household by Scout's father, Atticus Finch. During the visit, Scout learns about the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the lynching party is composed of a group of men who come to the jailhouse in Maycomb intent on harming Tom Robinson. They are influenced by racism and prejudice, and ultimately thwarted by Atticus Finch's moral stance.
Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that Walter Cunningham could not come over in Chapter 23 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he was "trash." She disapproves of the friendship between Scout and Walter due to social class differences.
Mr. Cunningham and the other men came to the jail to lynch Tom Robinson for raping a Mayella Ewell.
Aunt Alexandra decides to invite Walter Cunningham over for lunch to show Scout how to behave like a lady and to reinforce their social status. She believes it is important to teach Scout proper etiquette and to uphold the family's reputation. While her intentions are rooted in tradition and social norms, her actions overlook Walter's own dignity and worth as an individual.
They are very poor but do not accept gift baskets and they repay atticus with crops. Their kids only come to school the first day and the superintendent tries to get the sheriff on them but settles for one day a year
It is on Chapter 3, page 32(In my book, varies form edition. My book is the 50th anniversary edition.)
The fact that the kids come over, then that Scout starts talking to Mr. Cunningham brings them to their senses. Plus, Atticus and the group were covered from above by a towns-person with a shotgun who would've defended Atticus.
from boo radley
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.