Atticus doesnt think of it as an insult he says, "I most certainly am. I try to love all people."
Atticus, in "To Kill a Mockingbird" does not like the insults people are throwing at him. He takes it with a grain of salt, though. He just tries to ignore the ignorance of it.
She is afraid of him because she doesnt want him to do what he did to her father during the trial (write her name on paper). She also beleives that he insults her by calling her "Miss", since no one has ever called her that before. That gives you a good idea on how she is treated by others.
Miss Maudie likes Atticus and respects his opinions. She thinks that he's a wonderful person, but she's rather gruff about it. She also thinks that he's very real, and the same on the streets as he is in the home.She thinks tht he is brave courageous and she shows respect to him and in the book she also mentions tht he is no afraid to act like himself
Mayella Ewell was surprised and taken aback by Atticus's politeness during the trial. She had likely never encountered someone treating her with respect and courtesy before, which made her uncomfortable and defensive.
Jem refuses to go home, for several reasons. He wants to stand by his dad, and to protect him. He thinks doing so is right. He's growing up, and so rebelling against Atticus a bit more. And he's like Atticus, so it is in his character to stand firm when he thinks something is right.
Alexandra thinks Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia because she believes Calpurnia is no longer needed to care for the children. Atticus responds by firmly stating that Calpurnia is a member of the family and greatly valued for her role in raising the children. He dismisses Alexandra's suggestion and reaffirms his appreciation for Calpurnia's contribution to their family.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the name Atticus is derived from the ancient Greek philosopher Atticus, which means "man of Attica" or "from Attica." Attica was a region in Greece known for being the center of intellectual and artistic activities, reflecting Atticus Finch's moral and intellectual integrity in the novel.
Aunt Alexandra thinks that Atticus isn't 'parental' enough with Jem and Scout.He doesn't make them call him 'Dad' or 'Father', they call him 'Atticus.' He also doesn't make Scout wear dresses like a girl should (in Aunt Alexandra's opinion) because he knows she'll be hanging out with Jem, climbing trees, climbing fences, etc.He talks to his children like he talks to other adults; he treats them as equals which Aunt Alexandra thinks is incorrect. In her world, adults treat children in an authoritarian manner (boss them around), they don't ask their opinion or explain things to them, they just issue orders.
She would be crying since she thinks that Atticus is making fun of her. Also, she has to lie for her father and if she doesn't or if she says something wrong, her father may beat her like he was believed to do from before.
Mayella likely feels that Atticus is being condescending by addressing her as "Miss," as it implies a level of respect or formality that is unfamiliar to her. In her experience, people may not have treated her with respect due to her social status, leading her to misunderstand Atticus' intentions and feel mocked or belittled.
Jem is impressed with Atticus and he responds by saying that Atticus is a gentleman like him. Jem is Atticus' son in To Kill A Mockingbird.
Insults can sometimes indicate that a person is interested in you ... but that's not a mature sort of interest and it's more likely that they're trying to be mean. You should let them know your feelings with an "I" message like "I feel _____ when someone insults me like that." If he's really interested in you as a friend, he'll apologize and try talking to you like a normal person.
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