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Why was Atticus reading out side of the jailhouse?
he was protecting tom Robinson from the lynch mob, aduh!
In to kill a moking bird why does Atticus come home early during the missionary circle?
Atticus comes home early during the missionary circle because he receives a phone call from the sheriff informing him about Tom Robinson being moved to the Maycomb County jail. Atticus is concerned for Tom's safety as there are rumors of a lynch mob forming.
In To Kill a Mockingbird why does Walter Cunningham Sr come to the jail?
Walter Cunningham Sr. comes to the jail with the Mob to lynch Tom Robinson. He talks with Scout and he is convinced to call off the mob and not lynch Tom.
Why does Atticus go to the jail?
Atticus stood guard at the jail so that the local people would not lynch the prisoner that was inside. Atticus felt he needed a proper trial, which did take place, and the man was found innocent.
Why did Atticus go to the jail late at night?
I'm assuming this is about To Kill A Mockingbird. I just finished this in class. In those days, it was common for mobs to go and lynch (or kill) a black man before his trial. It was easier in their eyes, and the local government just turned a blind eye. Atticus went there to protect Tom Robinson from the mob that inevitably came.
What surprising news did Atticus tell Jem about the jury in the Robinson case?
Atticus told Jem that the jury was made up of all white men. This was surprising because Tom Robinson, a black man, was on trial, and having an all-white jury could potentially affect the outcome of the case.
When Scout Jem and Dill went out one Sunday night to look for Atticus they found him?
They found him at the courthouse in town. Tom Robinson had been moved there to await trial, and Atticus was afraid there would be trouble from the people who lived in Maycomb. He's right, as a mob shows up at the jail to come after Tom Robinson, which the children see, as they were there looking for Atticus.
Why did the group of men come to see atticus Were the men satisfief with the outcome of that meeting?
are you referring to when the mob approaches Atticus at the county jail? If so, it's because they have come to lynch Tom Robinson, who is in the jail. I believe Atticus suspected this, and decided to go sit in front of the jail to protect Tom.
In the story To Kill A Mockingbird Who is Atticus waiting for at the jail?
Atticus is waiting at the jail to protect Tom Robinson from a lynch mob that wants to take vigilante action against him. Atticus shows his courageous and principled character by standing up for what is right in the face of a hostile crowd.
Do the men with Heck Tate come to see Atticus?
Heck is the Maycomb County sheriff who hands over his gun to Atticus when confronted with a rabid dog. He's also one of the men in the group who comes to talk to Atticus about the danger of having Tom Robinson locked up in the Maycomb County jail. He didn't want to be responsible if Tom got lynched.
Why does Atticus sit by the jailhouse in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus sits by the jailhouse to protect Tom Robinson from a lynching mob. He knows the mob is coming to harm Tom, so he positions himself there to prevent any violence from happening. It showcases Atticus's commitment to justice and doing what is right, even in the face of danger.
Where does atticus spend the night and what does that tell about him?
Atticus spends the night outside the jail where Tom Robinson is being held to guard him from a potential lynch mob. This demonstrates Atticus's commitment to justice, his courage in standing up for his principles, and his willingness to protect those who are vulnerable.
