His weapon, and the only one he needed, was his mouth. A reference to his influential voice.
Atticus allows Jem to carry a gun once a week as long as he is careful and responsible.
In my opinion Atticus is dealing with the threats well. If he was to act out and attack or even make a stupid remark to Mr. Ewell then he would be able to use that against Atticus in the trial.
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Medics didnt carry guns because back then it was like a work ethic to not shoot them because they were helping wounded people. if they carried guns then they would be a threat to the other side but without them they arent.
the gun symbolizes evils in the books. Such as Bob Ewell accusing an innocent black man.it doesn't symbolize anything it's the fact that tom gets shot which relates him to a mocking birdactually, the gun does represent a symbol. also, the gun represents false strength, because, when jem asked Atticus why he doesn't carry around a gun with him, Atticus said he doesn't have to. Atticus also says, you don't gain courage from a gun.( This was when Jem and Scout spotted the mad dog.
Boo Radley was guarding Atticus with a gun from the window the whole time. He emerged to protect Atticus and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack in the final scenes of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Atticus Finch got his first gun when he was a young boy, around the age of 10. It was his father's old gun, and he learned how to shoot and handle it responsibly at a young age.
they didnt get along well
the gun symbolizes evils in the books. Such as Bob Ewell accusing an innocent black man.it doesn't symbolize anything it's the fact that tom gets shot which relates him to a mocking birdactually, the gun does represent a symbol. also, the gun represents false strength, because, when jem asked Atticus why he doesn't carry around a gun with him, Atticus said he doesn't have to. Atticus also says, you don't gain courage from a gun.( This was when Jem and Scout spotted the mad dog.
Atticus chose not to help carry out Miss Maudie's furniture when her house was on fire because he wanted to ensure the safety of his children, Scout and Jem, who were with him at the time. He believed his primary responsibility was to protect them during the chaotic situation.
Boo Radley was the one guarding Atticus with a gun from his window the whole time in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Boo Radley saved Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack, ultimately protecting them and their father Atticus.