to be a big girl
mr. cunningham
She talks to Mr. Cunningham the father of Walter Cunningham.
mr.cunningham
Scout tries to be polite and start a conversation with Mr. Cunningham, and it makes him see through Atticus's point of view. Mr. Cunningham has a son (Walter Cunningham) that's Scout's age.
After Scout talks to Mr. Cunningham about Walter and the entailment of his farm, she diffuses a potentially dangerous situation by addressing Mr. Cunningham as an individual, reminding him of their shared history. This personal connection prompts Mr. Cunningham to reconsider his decision to harm Atticus.
Scout diffuses the situation by recognizing Mr. Cunningham and engaging him in conversation, which reminds him of his humanity. By talking to him as an individual and acknowledging their shared humanity, Scout helps Mr. Cunningham see past his prejudice and reconsider his actions, ultimately preventing harm to Tom.
Scout notices Mr. Cunningham. The men left because he ordered them to.
Scout tries to be polite and start a conversation with Mr. Cunningham, and it makes him see through Atticus's point of view. Mr. Cunningham has a son (Walter Cunningham) that's Scout's age.
Scout tells Mr. Cunningham hello, and talks to him about his son. Mr. Cunningham softens at her childlike personality and walks away. The mob follows him as he goes.
The man Scout spoke to during the mob scene outside the courthouse was Mr. Cunningham, the father of Walter Cunningham. Scout's innocent conversation with him helped diffuse the tension and reminded him of his individuality and humanity, prompting the mob to disperse.
Scout rubbed Walter Cunningham's nose in the dirt to teach him a lesson about making her start a fight with him.
from amongst the simi-circle scout recognize MR. Cunningham