Atticus encourages Scout to climb into other people’s skin and walk around in it. He is essentially teaching Scout a lesson
in perspective
. If Scout learns to perceive situations from other people’s point of view, she will be more tolerant and sympathetic to their needs.
What lesson does Atticus teach Jem and Scout in Chapter 10?
One thing that Jem and Scout learn in Chapter 10 is
how to shoot air rifles from their uncle, Jack
. Later, Atticus tells them never to shoot mockingbirds with their rifles, and when Scout asks Miss Maudie why, Miss Maudie explains that mockingbirds are defenseless creatures that never hurt anyone.
What lessons did Jem and Scout learn from Atticus?
The lessons Atticus teaches Scout and Jem are to always be considerate of other perspectives, to fight with their minds,
to treasure and respect innocence
, to realize that appearances can be deceptive, to appreciate true courage, and to appreciate the value of integrity.
What do we learn about Atticus in Chapter 3?
In chapter 3 Atticus tells Scout, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’
ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks
. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view–until you climb in his skin and walk around in it.”
What lessons does Atticus teach?
The lessons Atticus teaches Scout and Jem are to always be considerate of other perspectives, to fight with their minds,
to treasure and respect innocence
, to realize that appearances can be deceptive, to appreciate true courage, and to appreciate the value of integrity.
What life lesson does Scout learn in Chapter 9?
Scout learns of
the correct time to use violence when she visits her cousin Francis after Christmas
. When he begins to insult Atticus repeatedly due to defending a black man accused of crimes, Scout begins to punch him to defend Atticus.
Why was Mrs Dubose’s life so hard at the end?
Dubose was a morphine addict, she fought
very hard until the end to finish the addiction
. This shows that she possessed what Atticus called “the true meaning of courage”, and that she was finally beating the addiction before her death.
What was Atticus nickname?
In fact, he reminds Atticus of his nickname – “
One-shot Finch.
“
Why do Jem and Scout hate Mrs Dubose?
They hate Mrs. Dubose at first
because she speaks rudely to them and criticizes Atticus and their family
. He encourages Jem to take it easy and reminds Jem that Mrs. Dubose is old and ill.
What page is Atticus famous quote on?
In the Harper Perennial Modern Classics edition of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus speaks his famous line on
page 103
, just a few paragraphs into the novel’s tenth chapter. Scout and Jem have received air rifles for Christmas, and they are anxious to practice their shooting.
Who is the bravest person Atticus knows?
In chapter 11 Jem, Scout, and Atticus judge Mrs. Dubose. “Jem and I hated her,” says Scout. “She was vicious.” “She was horrible.” Yet Atticus considers her a “
great lady
,” the “bravest person” he ever knew.
How does Atticus influence Jem?
Atticus influences Scout and Jem’s
lives by setting a positive example and explaining why
he defends Tom Robinson. He also provides a positive influence by teaching Scout about empathy and by having Jem read to Mrs. Dubose after he destroys her flowers.
What three virtues are most important to Atticus?
How does he seek to instill conscience in them? Atticus is a wise man, committed
to justice and equality
, and his parenting style is based on fostering these virtues in his children—he even encourages Jem and Scout to call him “Atticus” so that they can interact on terms as equal as possible.
Why did Atticus take the case?
Atticus accepted Tom Robinson’s case
because he knew no one else would want to take the case
, and if anyone else did, he wouldn’t put on a good case or care whether Tom was convicted. Atticus knew the odds of getting Tom off from the very beginning, but he knew that he had to try.
Why is Atticus concerned that Jem take this lesson to heart?
Why is Atticus concerned that Jem takes the lesson to heart?
Jem throws the candy box in the fire (and keeps the camellia flower)
, but also asks “why can’t she leave me alone?”- in which he feels guilt for what he’d done because he [in a way] feels as if she’ll be haunting him.
What does Scout overhear at the end of Chapter 9?
But Atticus’ conscience guides him in making the decision, primarily because he could not “face my children otherwise.” Atticus allows Scout to deliberately overhear
them talking so that she knows the facts of the case
; so that she knows how much he cares for and respects his children; and so that she can wonder what …
