Table of Contents
- 1 Why does Scout quiz Atticus about the Radley house and how much does Atticus tell her?
- 2 What is the final sentence of Chapter 9 in To Kill a Mockingbird?
- 3 Who put the blanket around Scout’s shoulders?
- 4 Why is Helen Robinson finding things difficult?
- 5 Why is Atticus not proud of his shooting ability?
- 6 Why is Atticus ashamed of his shooting skills?
Why does Scout quiz Atticus about the Radley house and how much does Atticus tell her?
How much does Atticus tell her? Scout quizzes Atticus about the Radley house in To Kill a Mockingbird because she and her brother Jem are determined to get information about the mysterious Boo Radley, Maycomb’s neighborhood recluse who many assume is a lunatic.
What is the final sentence of Chapter 9 in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus realizes that he must set an example for his children, stating that he cannot face his children if he does not stand up for truth and hopes the children will come to him for knowledge on the case after the trial.
What is Atticus referring to when he says?
When Atticus says the phrase, “We made it this way,” he is referring to Maycomb’s adult citizens, citizens who are very trapped in their racially prejudiced thinking and have made the choice to keep being racists.
Who put the blanket around Scout’s shoulders?
In the confusion, someone drapes a blanket over Scout. When Atticus later asks her about it, she has no idea who put it over her. Jem realizes that Boo Radley put it on her, and he reveals the whole story of the knothole, the presents, and the mended pants to Atticus.
Why is Helen Robinson finding things difficult?
Why is Helen Robinson finding it difficult to get work lately? Helen has not been able to get work due to the town’s feelings about Tom Robinson. Tom is in jail and unable to provide for the family. What more does the reader learn about Tom Robinson’s arrest?
Why was Mrs Dubose in Atticus?
Atticus feels that Mrs. Dubose is a great lady because she is strong-willed and proud, and lives life on her own terms. Atticus is always polite to Mrs. Dubose, despite her rudeness.
Why is Atticus not proud of his shooting ability?
why isn’t atticus proud of his shooting ability? he thinks that shooting guns is not an appropriate use of talent.
Why is Atticus ashamed of his shooting skills?
Atticus thinks that shooting guns is not an appropriate use of his talents. So if he starts bragging about his shooting abilities, Atticus is worried that he’ll convey the impression to his children that being a good shot is something that makes you courageous.
Why does Maudie admire Atticus?
Miss Maudie feels enormous respect for Atticus and strives to help Jem and Scout understand what a good and courageous man their father is. She points out to them that their father is the same in his home as he is on the public streets, Maudie’s way of explaining to them the concept of personal integrity.