Scout beats up Walter because he indirectly embarrasses her by pouring syrup all over his lunch. She is frustrated and takes out her anger on him, not understanding the full significance of his actions.
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Atticus Finch intervenes and stops Scout from beating up Walter Cunningham during lunch at school. He reminds Scout of the importance of empathy and understanding others' situations before judging or acting aggressively.
Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that Walter Cunningham could not come over in Chapter 23 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he was "trash." She disapproves of the friendship between Scout and Walter due to social class differences.
Calpurnia gets mad at Scout in Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird when Scout criticizes Walter Cunningham Jr. for pouring molasses all over his food. Calpurnia scolds Scout for her lack of manners and for not understanding Walter's situation.
Walter Cunningham visits the Finches in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is invited to lunch at the Finch household by Scout's father, Atticus Finch. During the visit, Scout learns about the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives.
At the end of Chapter 4 in "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout shares with Atticus about her conversation with Walter Cunningham at school. Scout tells Atticus about how Calpurnia scolded her for looking down on Walter because of his family's financial situation, which helps her gain a better understanding of social differences and empathy.
In chapter 15 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout kicks Walter Cunningham to defend her father, Atticus, when he is confronted by a mob wanting to harm Tom Robinson. Scout recognizes Walter and engages him in conversation to diffuse the situation, but when she hears him mention Atticus, she quickly steps in to protect her father by kicking Walter.
Scout beat up Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard because he made her feel embarrassed by telling the teacher about her father's work defending Tom Robinson. Scout felt protective of her father and didn't want him to be judged based on his job.
In Chapter 4 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout shares with her teacher, Ms. Caroline, that Walter Cunningham won't accept lunch money because his family can't pay it back. This leads to a misunderstanding and conflict with her teacher in the classroom.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout rubs Walter's nose in the dirt on pages 26-27 of the book. It is a moment that highlights Scout's innocence and lack of understanding of the social dynamics at play.
Scout does not punch Jem in the book, she punches Walter cunningham, Cecil Jacobs and Francis Finch
At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout criticizes Atticus for being old because she perceives him as weak compared to other fathers in Maycomb. However, by the end of the chapter, she witnesses Atticus’s sharp shooting skills and courage in killing the rabid dog, which changes her perception of him. Scout realizes that there is more to her father than his age, and she comes to admire his hidden talents and bravery.