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Why is Atticus not angry with Jem for disobeying him?
Atticus knew his son’s heart was in the right place and was proud that Jem made the independent decision to disobey him.
Why are the kids disappointed in Atticus?
At the beginning of chapter 6, Jem and Scout are a bit disappointed in Atticus because he is “feeble” and “nearly fifty” years old. He had children rather late in life, so he is older than the fathers of their “school contemporaries.” In addition to this humiliation, Atticus says he…
Why does Atticus wake the children in the middle of the night in Chapter 8?
Jem responds by telling her that “it ain’t time to worry yet.” The reason Atticus wakes the children up is because he fears that the fire could possibly spread to their home. As a precaution, he makes sure his children are out of their home and standing at a safe distance down the road.
Why does Atticus tell the kids to forget about what they talked about in Chapter 13?
Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? Atticus tells them to forget it because he knows that Alexandra is wrong, and he wants his children to see people for who they are, not who their family is.
Why is Atticus poor?
The Depression has hit them the hardest. Professionals, like Atticus, are also poor, because they are not paid for their services in money, because the country people do not have any money. This is why Mr. Cunningham paid Atticus with goods.
Why does Atticus refuse to hunt?
Atticus does not hunt because he prefers helping to hurting. Scout goes out of her way to explain that her father is different from other fathers. He is old, and he cares deeply about living things. On the subject of hunting, her impressions are that he does not hunt and it makes him boring.
What is Atticus old nickname?
Oh, Atticus Finch has an absolutely awesome old nickname of “One-Shot Finch” which we find out about in Chapter 10 of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Why are the children a little disappointed when they compare Atticus to other fathers?
Why are the children a little disappointed and a little ashamed when they compare Atticus to other fathers? He is older than the other fathers and does not seem interested in doing athletic, brave, masculine things that Jem and Scout see the other fathers do.
What statement does Atticus make to Scout to calm her down?
“It’s not time to worry yet.” This is a refrain that Atticus frequently shares with Scout to calm her down. This quote, which recurs throughout the book, reminds us of Atticus’s paternal position and how he tries to protect Scout and Jem from outside reality.
Why does Atticus not like that the snowman looks like Mr Avery?
Avery. Jem models his snowman after Mr. Avery, who stays in one of Miss Maudie’s rooms. Atticus has him change it because he fears that it might be construed as an insult.
What lesson does Atticus try to teach the children at the end of Chapter 13?
Near the end of Chapter 13 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch attempts to teach his daughter, Scout (Jean Louise) that she must obey her Aunt Alexandra’s dictates and adopt a much more ladylike approach to life than she has exhibited previously; Jem, Atticus’s son, is to behave himself as a proper young man of …
What does Atticus say at the end of Chapter 13?
Atticus tries to explain the concept of “gentle breeding,” which basically means that wealthy families marry other wealthy families. Since the Finches are the aristocratic class of Maycomb, that means that Scout and Jem should try to “live up to” their name and act like Finches.