Atticus insists that Jem take the blame either because he truly thinks Jem killed Ewell or because he doesn't want to subject Boo to further investigation.
Wanting to feel important and like you can control things..
Famale college students cite which reason for smoking not wanting to quit?
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Men wanting total power
Everyperson has their own reasons for wanting power.
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to wait
Tate asks Atticus to shoot the mad dog, Tim Johnson, as he feels he might miss due to not having practiced shooting for years and also not wanting to raise any suspicions about his own marksmanship.
His old pair of shoes was broken ?
The irony in Atticus's argument with Heck Tate is that Atticus, who is known for upholding justice and truth, is in this case unknowingly protecting his own son by wanting the truth of the situation revealed, while Heck Tate, the sheriff, is willing to sacrifice the truth to protect Jem from the consequences of the event. This situation challenges the typical roles of the characters and their values.
His greed for wanting the Gold Candlesticks
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