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 lesson does Scout learn in Chapter 11?
In Chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout learned
what true courage looks like
. After Mrs. Dubose insulted Atticus to the children, Jem “simply went mad” and beat the tops off of her camellia bushes with the baton he had just bought Scout with his twelfth birthday money, and then snapped the baton.
What lesson does Atticus want Jem and Scout learn in Chapter 11?
What lesson does Atticus want Jem and Scout learn in Chapter 11? Atticus explained: “
I wanted you to see what real courage is
, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.
What do Jem and Scout learn in Chapter 11?
Scout learns that
even Jem can lose his temper under extreme provocation
. Atticus explains to Scout that she must learn to conduct herself appropriately when the “chips are down,” and is told that Tom’s case is something that “goes to the essence of a man’s conscience” (Lee 140).
What lesson do you think Atticus wants Jem to learn?
Overall, Atticus wants Jem to learn about
“real courage” by reading to Mrs. Dubose and helping her conquer her morphine addiction
. He wants Jem to see how Mrs. Dubose handles adversity in hopes that her courage will leave an indelible impression on his son.
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.
What was Atticus nickname?
In fact, he reminds Atticus of his nickname – “
One-shot Finch.
“
What does Atticus warn Scout about in Chapter 11?
Scout learns that even Jem can lose his temper under extreme provocation. Atticus explains to Scout that
she must learn to conduct herself appropriately when the “chips are down
,” and is told that Tom’s case is something that “goes to the essence of a man’s conscience” (Lee 140).
What life lesson did Atticus teach Scout?
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 lesson does Atticus teach Scout in Chapter 9?
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.
Why did Jem say why can’t she leave me alone at the end of Chapter 11?
Why can’t she just leave me alone?” (Lee 148) Jem misinterprets the purpose of her gift and Atticus explains that
it was her way of telling Jem that everything is alright
. Jem is a naive child who doesn’t understand the duality of human nature.
What is the point of the Mrs. Dubose episode in Chapter 11?
Atticus says, “
She said she was going to leave this world beholden to nothing and nobody…She meant to break herself of it before she died, and that’s
what she did” (Chapter 11). In other words, she could have easily died still addicted to morphine, but she wanted to show that she was stronger than the drug.
What do we learn about Atticus in Chapter 11?
Atticus explained: “
I wanted you to see what real courage is
, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.
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.
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.
Why does Atticus say Mrs. Dubose is brave?
Atticus calls Mrs. Dubose courageous
because she knew that withdrawing from morphine would mean suffering
. This parallels to Atticus’ defense in the trial, which is described as being “licked before you begin.”
