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 film?
Atticus tells Scout he’s defending Tom Robinson for several reasons. Among other things, he has a good character reference: “
He’s a member of Calpurnia’s church, and Cal knows his family well. She says they’re clean-living folks”
(86). He knows and trusts Cal, so he takes her word as gospel.
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 happened in chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Summary: Chapter 15
As his trial is nearing, Tom Robinson is to be moved to the Maycomb jail
, and concerns about the possibility of a lynch mob have arisen. Later, Jem tells Scout that Alexandra and Atticus have been arguing about the trial; she nearly accused him of bringing disgrace on the family.
What is Atticus simple trick to get along with folks in the movie?
Atticus then tells Scout that he knows a “simple trick” that will help her get along with people better. He tells his daughter that
she will never understand people until she considers things from their point of view
. Atticus encourages Scout to climb into other people’s skin and walk around in it.
When Atticus reveals that Tom has died?
When Atticus reveals that Tom has died? Answer: In the book,
Calpurnia goes to the Robinson home to inform them of Tom’s death at the prison
. Jem and Dill are with them because Jem was teaching Dill to swim and were reluctantly picked up by Atticus on the way over to the Robinson home.
How does the movie reveal that Tom is crippled?
How does the film reveal Tom Robinson is crippled?
Atticus tosses an item to him and Tom catches it with his good arm.
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.
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.
How old is Atticus?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is
nearly fifty
when he is first appointed to defend Tom Robinson.
How does Scout show courage in Chapter 15?
Scout also demonstrates courage in chapter 15
when she runs out into the middle of a lynch mob
. Although Scout does not recognize the gravity of the situation, her decision to sprint into the group of men indirectly saves Tom’s life.
Why does Scout cry at the end of Chapter 15?
Aunt Alexander is very critical of Scout and her tomboyishness, and even persuades Atticus to berate his children for improper behavior. Scout is not prone to crying but this makes her cry, more from her
confusion because she would never expect Atticus to worry about keeping up appearances
.
What does Scout learn in Chapter 15?
Scout doesn’t understand how she has caused
the violence
to dissipate, but effectively, she has shamed Mr. Cunningham into leaving. Her childish innocence makes Tom’s murder impossible. He is unable to continue behaving this way in front of a girl who clearly believes him to be an upstanding and ordinary adult.
What is Atticus famous quote?
“
Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand
. It’s knowing you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” “You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”
Who does Atticus quote at the end of his closing argument?
When the closing arguments come about, Atticus tells the people on the jury that they have to look past
Tom
being a black man and see him as just a man. He tells them it is their God given duty to do the right thing.
What kind of man is Atticus with evidence?
Atticus is
a very even-keeled type of guy
; he does not get too worked up about stressful situations. He is not affected by what other people say or think. He is consistent and rooted in his beliefs. Atticus spends most of his time as an attorney and a single father of a girl named Scout and a boy, Jem.
