She was supposed to enter on stage for the Halloween pageant, but fell asleep inside her ham costume and didn't come on when the teacher called "Pork". Scout then woke up and rushed on stage after the teacher had given up on her, supposedly ruining the teacher's pageant (though the audience members thought it was funny).
Chapter 24 of To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in October.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," many first graders were older because they likely started school late due to family circumstances, poverty, or lack of resources in their community. This is reflective of the socio-economic disparities and educational challenges faced by characters in the novel.
Scout had courage when she was visiting Atticus late at night and witnessed the mob coming to (presumptively) hurt his client. She talked to the angry men and distracted them, ultimately calming them down.
chapter 10 Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty. When Jem and I asked him why he was so old, he said he got started late, which we felt reflected upon his abilities and manliness. He was much older than the parents of our school contemporaries, and there was nothing Jem or I could say about him when our classmates said, "My father--"
'He is a late entry.' As the word entry is a noun the word late is a adjective.'He is running late.' In this case the word late is modifying the verb 'is'. It isn't telling how he is running but what the state of existence his running is in. In this case late is an adverb.
Based on what the book says he's probably is in his thirties.
Scout entered the pageant late. She fell asleep and missed her cue, thus ruining the pageant.
Scout made a late stage entrance in order to surprise the audience and create a dramatic effect. This delayed introduction allows the character to make a strong impact and capture the attention of the audience.
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They didn't leave because Scout was embarrassed about her performance [she came late on stage]. She didn't want to leave until most people were gone because she didn't want to face anyone.
Tom Robinson is sentenced to life in prison after being wrongfully convicted of raping Mayella Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This unjust sentence is a significant event in the novel that highlights the racial prejudice prevalent in the society of Maycomb.
Generally, most ballparks do not allow free entry after a certain point in the game, including after the 5th inning. Entry policies can vary by venue, and some may have specific promotions or events that allow late entry. It's best to check with the individual ballpark's rules or their official website for accurate information regarding late-game entry policies.