In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Walter Cunningham is able to pass the first grade because he has missed so much school helping his family on their farm that he falls behind in his studies. Despite his struggles with reading and writing, he is a hardworking and kind-hearted boy who ultimately receives help and support from his teacher and classmates, allowing him to pass.
He cannot pass first grade because every year he has to help his family with the crops since they are farmers but he thinks he can pass this year because his father hired people to help so Walter doesn't have to.
Scout took umbrage when her teacher scolded her for being able to read in first grade.
He cannot pass first grade because every year he has to help his family with the crops since they are farmers but he thinks he can pass this year because his father hired people to help so Walter doesn't have to.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout diffused a potentially violent situation by talking to Walter Cunningham and reminding him of their connection and shared experiences, ultimately appealing to his humanity. By treating Walter with kindness and empathy, Scout was able to break the tension and prevent any harm from coming to her father, Atticus.
Yes, Miss Caroline did resort to corporal punishment on the first day of class in To Kill a Mockingbird. While Scout attempts to explain Walter Cunnigham, Jr.'s circumstances, Miss Caroline doesn't understand and gets so frustrated that she slaps Scout on the hand with a ruler.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Walter Cunningham Sr. is portrayed as illiterate, having limited formal education. In the book, Scout mentions that Walter Sr. never went to school, or else he would have been able to understand Atticus's attempts to help him with his finances.
Well, honey, Walter Cunningham senior may not have had a ton of lines in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but one memorable quote is when he tells Atticus, "I'll tell him you said hey, little lady." Another one is when he says, "Mr. Finch, I don't know when I'll ever be able to pay you." So there you have it, a couple of gems from the man himself.
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Oh, dude, Scout is a little rebel, isn't she? She commits the heinous crimes of fighting, swearing, and impersonating a ham. I mean, who hasn't wanted to pretend to be a delicious cured meat at least once in their life, right? But hey, at least she's got spunk!
The first crime that Scout commits at school is that she already knows how to read. She gets in to trouble from her teacher because she can already read and this makes her not want to go back to school the next day.
In "A Raisin in the Sun," Walter Lee Younger tells Travis that one day he will be able to have his own room, and he will be able to get what he wants. Walter expresses his aspirations for a better life, hoping to provide for his family and secure a brighter future for Travis. This moment highlights Walter's desire to uplift his family and achieve the dreams that have eluded them.
Her teacher, Ms. Caroline scolds her for being more educated than the rest of the class since she can read. Later, Ms. Caroline offers Walter Cunningham (A very poor boy) some money to get himself some lunch since he forgot his. Scout tells her that he will never be able to pay her back since hes poor and Ms. Caroline scolds Scout and smacks her on the hand for doing so.