What does Scout learn about bravery?
Scout learns other lessons of bravery throughout the novel. As Atticus signs on to represent Tom Robinson, Scout and Jem tolerate a barrage of racial slurs and insults by the townspeople. But Atticus teaches Scout that doing the right thing doesn’t always mean going along with everyone else.
How do Jem and Scout initially define courage?
At the beginning of the novel, Jem is a naive adolescent, who believes that courage involves physically defending oneself or engaging in risky behavior during a dare. For example, Jem believes that he is courageous for touching the side of the Radley home and admires Atticus for shooting and killing a rabid dog.
How is courage demonstrated in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee shows the theme of courage through: Atticus defending Tom Robinson. Atticus’ attitude towards guns. Mrs Dubose’s determination to be morphine-free at the time of her deat.
Did they actually kill the dog in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Let’s dig a little deeper as we Remember this Moment in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. THAT MOMENT: Atticus takes aim at the rabid dog, removing his glasses. He has to make certain this dog is rabid before he pulls the trigger. Once he’s sure, he kills the dog instantly with one shot.
Why does mayella say she is afraid of Atticus?
When Mayella takes the stand in the Tom Robinson case, she is afraid of Atticus. Because Mayella is devalued as a woman and person by her father and also by the community, she feels that Atticus is making fun of her. In fact, as readers, we know that Atticus respects everyone, and he is trying to show her some decency.
Why does scout think mayella is the loneliest person?
Scout thinks that Mayella must be the loneliest person in the world because she spent a year saving money to send her brothers and sister out of the house just so she could spend a few hours with Tom. In your own words explain Mayella’s relationship with her father.
Who is the loneliest person in the world TKAM?
Mayella Ewell
What scout thinks about mayella?
Scout thinks Mayella Ewell is the loneliest person in the world. She compares her to the “mixed” children because the white people won’t have her. This is because she is so trashy and lives near the blacks. The blacks won’t have her because she is white.
Why is Scout empathetic towards Tom and mayella?
Scout realizes that Mayella is a simple, scared girl caught up in events. She feels sorry for her because she knows how hard her life is, and feels she did not intend to do Tom Robinson any harm. Scout is maturing by the time the trial starts.
How does Atticus say you can tell if someone is lying?
Atticus sometimes said that one way to tell whether a witness was lying or telling the truth was to listen rather than watch.
What does Scout compare Mayella Ewell to?
Scout compares Mayella Ewell to Boo Radley because Boo has been secluded from society and in a way so is Mayella. Scout realizes that Mayella doesn’t really have a life of her own. Mayella was made to quit school, so she could take care of her father and her younger siblings.