Why does Atticus tell scout not to call for him next time in the movie?
Atticus is a very kind man and father. He would like to thank Mr. Cunningham for Page 2 the food that he brings him, but he can see that being thanked embarrasses Mr. Cunningham so he tells Scout not to call him next time.
What does Atticus tell scout will be hers when she is older in the movie?
Atticus promises Scout that she will receive her mother’s pearl necklace once she grows up into a fine young lady. Jem is promised his father’s watch. It cannot be ignored that the necklace symbolizes southern culture and tradition—it is not merely a passing mention in the book.
What reason does Atticus give scout for why he is defending Tom Robinson in the movie?
The main reason Atticus gives is that he would not be able to hold his head up in town if he didn’t. Atticus believes Robinson is innocent and will defend him because it is the right thing to do.
What scout says to Mr Cunningham?
Scout says, “I sought once more for a familiar face, and at the center of the semi-circle I found one. ‘Hey, Mr. Cunningham. ‘ The man did not hear me, it seemed” (Lee 175).
What does Scout think is under her bed at first?
Scout and Jem, and had dealt with the runaway Dill. What does Scout think is under her bed at first? Scout thinks at first that a snake is under her bed.
How does Mr Underwood change in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children. Again, we have the theme of “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” spelled out before our eyes.
What does Mr Underwood do to confront society?
7. Mr. Underwood writes an editorial to confront society.
What bad news does Atticus bring home?
What bad news does Atticus bring home? The bad news is that Tom had attempted escape and had been killed by guards.
Who protects Atticus at the jail?
“the courthouse and jailhouse news simply by looking out his upstairs window.” His office window looks directly out at the jail where the mob has gathered. After the mob disperses, Mr. Underwood tells Atticus that he had him “covered all the time.” In some senses, Scout also “covers” Atticus.
Why did Jem gain weight?
The reason that Jem wants to gain weight is that he wants to go out for the football team. So he feels he’d better gain weight. Specifically, the coach tells him he needs to gain 25 pounds by next year.
What does scout say no longer scares her?
Scout is no longer terrified by the Radley place as she stands on the porch and looks across at her own house because she is finally able to “climb into [another’s] skin and walk around in it.”
Is Jem good brother to scout?
Jem is a protective brother who tries his best to take care of Scout and offers her advice at different times throughout the novel. Jem is often selfless and does not hesitate to share with Scout.
What grade is Scout in now?
Scout is in the third grade in this chapter. 3.
How much older is Jem than Scout?
Jem is ten years old at the start of the book, four years older than his sister Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. In the book, his age ranges from ten to twelve. Jem is also the son of lawyer Atticus Finch.
What scout thinks about Boo Radley?
Jem and Scout do not think of Boo Radley as an ethical person until the end of the book when they find that he is a well-intentioned young man. As Jem and Scout mature, it becomes evident that they also become better able to understand Boo Radley.
Why is Boo Radley afraid to come out?
Boo doesn’t come out because he doesn’t want to come out. His life experience tells him that the world is a scary, hard place. He was also shut inside by his father after a violent incident. His father is now dead, but his older brother is still domineering.