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Why is scout puzzled by miss gates disapproval of Hitler?
She cant understand why Miss Gates goes around hating someone so far away when that someone doesn't pay attention to the evil right in her own town under her nose, for Scout meaning that Miss Gates doesn't see the evil of the killing of the innocent Tom Robinson.
To kill a mockingbird- why was scout so upset by her teacher's criticism of Hitler?
Scout was so upset by her teacher criticising Hitler because he was being racially prejudiced towards the Jewish people and Scout linked this prejudice to that of Maycomb County and the Negroes. Scout is upset that her teacher sees it as wrong for Hitler to punish the Jews when her teacher does the same thing to Negroes within their own community.
What strikes scout after the classroom discussion on Adolf Hitler and his treatment of the Jews?
The hypocrisy of Maycomb's residents
Who is Hitler in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
In chapter twenty-six, the children are asked to research current events for Mrs. Gate's (Scout's teacher) class. The most commonly brought up current event is Hitler's suppression of the Jewish race. Hitler is trying to rid the world of Jews, as well as Gypsies, because he believes they are an inferior race. Basically, the same thing is happening in the US, just on a smaller scale. White people believe that Black people are inferior, and blacks aren't given as many rights or privileges. Both are dealing with the suppression of a certain race. Going back to the book, Mrs. Gates tells her students that the suppression of any race is not right, and she strongly opposes it. She, nonetheless, treats black people without respect. Scout recognizes this and understands that what Mrs. Gates does is different from what she says. You may have heard the common phrase, "practice what you preach." This ties directly into this subject.
In To Kill a Mockingbird why is Scout surprised that her teacher hates Hitler?
Because it's not right to hate anyone, and scouts teacher also is prejudice against African Americans. So she hates someone who is prejudice against Jews but yet she is prejudice against African Americans. Irony.
What was Scout confused about when she read the editorial?
Scout was confused about why her teacher, Miss Gates, would be upset about Hitler persecuting Jews in Germany but support discrimination against African Americans in the United States. This inconsistency in Miss Gates' beliefs left Scout feeling conflicted and puzzled.
What does miss gates say that disturbs scout?
Miss Gates expresses disapproval of Hitler's treatment of Jews, proclaiming how wrong it is. Scout finds this hypocritical since she recalls Miss Gates making racist comments about black people in Maycomb. Scout is disturbed by the inconsistency between Miss Gates's views on racial injustice in Europe versus in their own community.
What historical figure does Miss gates condem?
Miss Gates condemns Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II, for his atrocities and the persecution of Jews. However, Scout notices that Miss Gates is hypocritical as she was sympathetic towards African Americans facing discrimination in the United States.
Why did Mrs gates lesson about prejudice confuse scout in to kill a mockingbird?
Because in the classroom Miss Gates said how wrong it is for Hitler to be prejudice, and then outside the courthouse Scout heard her say how it is good that someone in the black community is learning a lesson. She didn't get how she could be prejudice against the black community then criticise Hitler.
Was Bill Gates an Eagle Scout?
Bill Gates is not an Eagle Scout- he was a Life Scout. His father William H. Gates, Sr. is a Distinguished Eagle Scout.
What confuses Scout about her teacher and persecution?
her teacher comments on the persecution of the Jews in the Holocaust and says that in America they are not prejudice (meaning not prejudice toward white people) scout know that in America, people are prejudice towards the black people
Why is scout puzzled by miss gates disapproval of Hitler?
She cant understand why Miss Gates goes around hating someone so far away when that someone doesn't pay attention to the evil right in her own town under her nose, for Scout meaning that Miss Gates doesn't see the evil of the killing of the innocent Tom Robinson.
Who is miss gates?
Miss Gates is Scout's third grade teacher. She is a hypocritical and prejudiced woman. Miss Gates shows lots of sympathy for the Jews in Germany during the class discussion on current events. But Scout overhears her talking about how the black community in Maycomb should be oppressed and feel inferior to whites. Miss Gates has two conflicting ideas on the treatment of people.
What did Scout hear Miss Gates say at the courthouse What does this tell us about Miss Gates?
Mrs. Gates makes ugly remarks about African-Americans at Tom Robinson's trial. This is the same lady who teaches Scout 3rd grade and talks about Hitler and his persecution of Jews. DrAddAHip
What does the newspaper say Miss Gates dislikes?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the newspaper article talks about Hitler's treatment of Jews and how Miss Gates disapproves of the persecution. However, Scout overhears Miss Gates making racist comments about African Americans, highlighting the hypocrisy in her views.
How does jem react when scout tells him about overhearing miss gates at the courthouse?
Jem reacts angrily to the news. In a fit of rage, Jem tells her, "I never wanta hear about that courthouse again." Miss Gates said that it's horrible for Hitler to do horrible things to the Jews Jem agreed. But remember what she said about Tom and his trial.. Since he was black, he should have been guilty.. She is a hypocrite and is racist against black people.
Who is Miss Gates in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
Grace Merriweather is one of the women at Aunt Alexandra's missionary. She speaks of J. Everett Grimes and his missionary work with the Mrunas in Africa but is hypocritical for lacking sympathy and kindness.
