Mr. Cunningham
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.
Scout and Jem end up sitting on the balcony with Reverend Sykes during Tom Robinson's trial due to the crowded courthouse. They witness the trial from a distant and elevated perspective, which provides them with a unique viewpoint on the proceedings.
This line is spoken by Scout in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. She says this to Mr. Cunningham during the mob scene outside the jail to humanize him and remind him of his family responsibilities in hopes of diffusing the situation.
Scout, Jim, and Dill watch groups of farmers, schoolchildren, and ladies from personal care class pass by their house on the way to the courthouse.
mr. cunningham
Calpurnia delivered a message to Atticus during the trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She informed him that his children, Scout and Jem, were missing and had snuck into the courthouse.
Scout learns that mob mentality can fuel irrational behavior and violence, as seen during the mob scene outside the jail when a group of men gather to harm Tom Robinson. She realizes that people are quick to follow the crowd and abandon their critical thinking when swept up in the emotions of a group.
Atticus asked that all spectators be removed from the courthouse.
Cecil Jacobs, a boy in Scout's class at school.
Scout diffuses the situation by recognizing Mr. Cunningham in the mob and engaging him in conversation about his son, Walter. This personal connection reminds Mr. Cunningham of his humanity and moral values, causing him to lead the others away from the courthouse. Scout's innocence and sincerity help to humanize the situation and bring a sense of empathy to the mob.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout compares the atmosphere in the courthouse before the jury returns to a "cold February morning" as people wait nervously in silence for the verdict. The tension and anticipation are heightened as the moment of truth draws near.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout unknowingly diffuses the tension during the mob scene at the jail by recognizing Mr. Cunningham and engaging him in conversation about his son, Walter. This interaction with Scout reminds Mr. Cunningham of his humanity and the respect he has for Atticus. This ultimately leads him to disperse the mob and prevent any harm to Atticus.