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Atticus realized that god had given him an unfair advantage over living things. And he wouldn't shoot if he had to. As of today, he protected the neighborhood by shooting Tim Johnson

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Why did Atticus give up shooting?

Atticus gave up his remarkable shooting skills because he believed he was given an unfair advantage of a great shooting skill. He did not need to shoot things for a living he became a great lawyer. He shoots when he has to like to protect the neighborhood from the mad dog. By the way, is this for school?


What are Atticus's hobbies?

Shooting


Which of atticus skill does Miss Maudie hold up for scout admiration?

Miss Maudie holds up Atticus's skill of shooting as something for Scout to admire. She tells Scout that Atticus is the best shot in Maycomb and reveals how he does not boast about it, allowing his true character to shine through his actions.


Why hadn't Atticus told the children of his talent?

Because Atticus thought there were more important things to be proud of their father than of shooting a gun.


What courageous and skillful thing does Atticus impress scout by doing?

Atticus impresses Scout by displaying his courage and skill in shooting by shooting a mad dog with a single, accurate shot. Despite his reluctance to use a gun, Atticus demonstrates his marksmanship and a calm demeanor in a moment of crisis.


What can be deduced from Atticus's shooting ability?

that he is a great shot and he shot a lot of guns when he was young.


When does Jem feel proud of Atticus in to kill a mockingbird?

When Jem looks up to Atticus and knows that he is a gentleman, and finds out that Atticus is very good at shooting birds. That is one of Atticus's talents, so then Jem sees what kind of a gentleman Atticus really is.


What do we learn about Atticus's shooting skills?

Heck Tate insists Atticus shoot the mad dog because there is only one chance to kill it. We learn that Atticus is an excellent shot, and that he was called "One Shot Finch".


Where did Atticus grow up?

Atticus Finch grew up in Maycomb, Alabama.


What is the effect of shooting up Dilaudid?

Are you nutty? That's a powerful pain killer given at hospitals by nurses and physicians. I wouldn't recommend it and illegal without prescription and shooting it up is not a proper administration route and its usually given in conjunction with another medication as well.


Why does mr Tate give Atticus the rifle rather than shooting the dog himself?

Because back when Atticus was a kid, he was known as "Ol' One-shot Finch" (Lee 129). People called Atticus that because he has the deadest shot when handling a gun. Mr. Tate didn't shoot the dog himself because he can't shoot as well as Atticus can. Shooting Tim Johnson (the dog) was a one-shot thing.


What does Atticus do which flabbergasts the kids in to kill a mockingbird?

Atticus demonstrates his sharpshooting skills by shooting a rabid dog in one shot, which surprises the kids because they didn't know about this hidden talent of his. This scene highlights Atticus's humility and his ability to remain calm under pressure.