Scout is upset that her father, Atticus, is old because he will no longer be able to play all the games that Scout and Jem want to play with him. Scout thinks he doesn't do the same things that other fathers do.
Atticus tells Scout to ignore Jem in the treehouse because Jem made a bad decision to disobey Atticus's instructions, and ignoring him is a consequence of his actions. Atticus wants to teach Jem about responsibility and the importance of following rules.
Scout and Atticus's conversation about the Ewell family reveals that they are poor, uneducated, and generally marginalized by society. They are seen as a disreputable family with a reputation for being lazy and dishonest. Atticus emphasizes the importance of understanding their circumstances and showing empathy towards them despite their flaws.
Scout promises Atticus that she will continue attending school, even though she does not want to go. This promise is made after Atticus encourages her to give school a chance and not to let her current frustrations with her teacher affect her attitude towards education.
Scout asks Atticus if they are poor, and Atticus responds by explaining that they are not necessarily poor financially, but rather in comparison to other families in their town who have more material possessions. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity over wealth.
Mayella gets upset when Atticus calls her "ma'am" during his questioning on the witness stand because it goes against the societal norms of the time for a white person to address a white person of a lower social status in such a respectful manner. This upsets Mayella because it challenges her sense of superiority over Atticus.
Boo Radley sneaks out of his house, and places a blanket around Scout. Scout and Jem are so caught up in the fact that Miss Maudie's house is on fire, that they don't notice Boo at all.
Atticus tells Scout that you can tell a person's race based on their physical appearance, such as the color of their skin. Scout responds by questioning this explanation and expressing confusion over why skin color should matter in determining a person's identity. This moment highlights Scout's innocence and Atticus's attempt to educate her about the racial prejudices ingrained in society.
1) stop teaching scout to read 2) stop teaching scout to wriite
Mrs. Dubose initially disapproves of Scout due to her father, Atticus, defending a black man in court. Over time, she comes to respect Scout for her courage and kindness, acknowledging her admirable qualities.
Atticus advises Uncle Jack to try to listen to children and see things from their perspective. He believes that being patient, understanding, and treating children with respect will help in communicating effectively with them. Atticus emphasizes the importance of being honest and straightforward with children to build trust and maintain good relationships.
Scout says that "Atticus was feeble". Do you think that this is her view as she tells the story or her view when she was younger? Does she still think this after the events recorded in this chapter?
Cecil is a friend of Scout and Jem. Scout gets into a fight with Cecil over the trial of Tom Robinson. Scout beats up Cecil Jacobs because he says Atticus likes to defend blacks.