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Scout admires Miss Maudie because when Jem and Dill excluded her, she was the only other lady in the neighborhood. 2. Atticus says he is defending Tom Robinson for a number a reasons, mainly because if he didnt he couldnt hold up his head in town or represent this county in the legislature. 3. Scout fights with Cecil Jacobs and Francis for making fun of Atticus, because he is defending Tom Robinson. 4. Aunt Alexandra disapproves of Scout because she thinks that Scout is far too unladylike. 5. After talking to Scout about the situation, Uncle Jack regrets punishing her because he realized that he should always hear both sides of a story before accusing someone of something. 6. Calpurnia scolds Scout for questioning Walters eating habits. 7. Miss Caroline tells Scout to stop reading with her father. 8. Miss Maudies house catches on fire. 9. When Jem went back to the Radley house to get his pants, they were folded and the holes he had ripped in them were sewn up. 10. Jem and Scout are shocked to learn that their father was talented at shooting. 11. The last sentence of chapter nine reads, But I never figured out how Atticus knew I was listening, and it was not until many years later that I realized he wanted me to hear every word he said. Prior to this thought, Atticus was explaining to Uncle Jack about the case. He was worried and wasnt sure how it was going to turn out. During this whole conversation, Scout was eavesdropping. While explaining the case and the personal effect it will have on their lives, it almost seems like he is subtly warning Scout, because he knew she was there listening. Also, he may have wanted her to hear this, because he didnt have the heart to tell her himself. Often it is easier to deliver bad news indirectly, and maybe that is what Atticus was doing. Either way, he got his point across, which is exactly what he was trying to do. 12. Since Atticus is a lawyer, he is very devoted to justice and equality. He even tells his children to call him by his first name, so that there is as much equality and fairness in their household as possible. He tries to teach his children this also by giving important instruction such as to, step inside someone elses shoes, and teaching them other valuable life lessons through powerful and motivating advice. He is a kind, loving father who firmly believes in fairness. He is close with his children and more of a friend when they need to be comforted. But when Scout and Jem misbehave and are disrespectful, like when Jem destroyed Mrs. Duboses plants, he enforces

harsh consequences to them. He parents with purpose by setting a good example to his children. Like when he took Tom Robinsons case, for example, he knew that that was what was fair. Atticus is a wise man with a very effective parenting style. 13. The childhood world of Scout, Jem and Dill is very laid-back. Of course, they have rules and boundaries. Like their rule of not playing past Mrs. Duboses house and the Radley place. They had fun though, acting and role-playing out in the neighborhood. Their relationship with Boo Radley was strange, almost like Boo was a symbol for their maturity. When he was regarded as a plaything, the children's perspective was unable to see him as anything else. But when they mature, he "comes to life" and they are able to see him as a human being literally and figuratively. Like, in part one when Miss Maudies house was on fire and Boo placed a blanket over Scouts shoulders. 14. In the knothole of the tree, several items were placed there that Scout and Jem found. The first was a gray ball of twine, and then two images, (one of a boy and one of girl), carved in soap, a pack of gum and a tarnished metal. Last but not least, they found a pocket watch that didnt run with a knife on it. These mysterious gifts disappeared after Mr. Radley filled the knothole in the tree with cement. I think these items also symbolize the childrens maturity and play a big role in the unfolding of the plot. 15. When Atticus tells Scout to walk in her teachers shoes before judging her, it really changes the way she views people. After having a rough first day of school with her teacher, Atticus gives her this advice. And from then on, she uses that advice with all people. She becomes much more compassionate about others by following this advice. Scout even put this advice to use later in the story. "As Atticus once advised me to do, I tried to climb into Jem's skin and walk around in it: if I had gone alone to the Radley Place at two in the morning, my funeral would have been held the next afternoon. So I left Jem alone and tried not to bother him." This lesson is one that stuck with Scout throughout the story. 16. Jem destroys Mrs. Duboses flowers, and his punishment is to read to her for a month. 17. Dill tells Scout that hes not coming back to Maycomb because he and his father are going to build a fishing boat. I think this tells that Dill is still innocent and young. 18. Aunt Alexandra comes to live with the Finches because she thinks that with Atticus not being around as much, the kids will need another guardian and Scout needs a better example of a lady in the house. 19. When Aunt Alexandra demands that Scout must act like a lady, Scout completely ignores her.

20. Calpurnia is the Finchs maid, and Aunt Alexandra doesnt want her there, because with Aunt Alexandra living there, she thinks she can take care of everything herself, but Atticus says that Calpurnia is a part of the family and her help is needed. 21. Jem wanted to see that Atticus was alright, and end up stopping an angry mob from hurting Tom Robinson. 22. Scout inadvertently diffuses the situation by talking to one of the mob's leaders about his son, a schoolmate. 23. He is a white man who lives with his black mistress and half black half white children, and pretends to be a drunkard so that people will think he cant help but live like that, when in reality he just enjoys the company of black people over that of white peoples. 24. The Ewells are very poor, and with Mayella being the oldest, she probably had to look after all of her siblings all the time. When Atticus mentioned friends to her, she seemed confused and thought he was mocking her, so she probably doesnt have many friends. 25. Toms right arm was withered, and Mayellas left cheek was hurt, so Tom could not have hit her with his left arm and damaged the left side of her face. 26. Jem and Scout face many social consequences because of Atticus representing Tom Robinson. Other children at school called Atticus a nigger-lover and other offensive names. Jem and Scout loved their father, and did what they could to defend him. Scout got in multiple fights because of this. When Mrs. Dubose was calling Atticus many rude names in front of his children, Jem managed to hold in his anger for just a short amount of time. But passing by her house on their way back home, Jem couldnt take it anymore. He cut up and destroyed her bushes in her front yard. Of course, Jem and Scout were both punished for their actions, and Atticus told them not to defend him anymore. 27. From his encounter with Mrs. Dubose, Jem learns that you cant judge a book by its cover. He also learns how to control himself. Mrs. Dubose is rude and cruel to the children and openly critical of Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson. Both Jem and Scout hate her, and Jem destroys her flowers for her treatment of him and his family. Atticus then punishes Jem by making him read to Mrs. Dubose every day for a certain period of time. Jem must discipline himself, bite his tongue, and be kind to the old lady. By learning to control his impulses and show kindness even though he doesnt feel it, Jem takes a giant step towards adulthood. He also discovers that Mrs. Dubose is in reality a woman of extreme courage, and he comes to respect her determined strength. Mrs. Dubose is battling morphine addiction, and facing the challenge with much bravery and extreme will power. 28. It is very significant that Jem and Scout attend church with Calpurnia. Clearly, the community can see that Atticus has taught his children not to judge based on skin color. And

Jem and Scout are willing to go to church with Calpurnia. This was during a time when blacks and whites were kept separated. The blacks had their church, and the whites had their church. When Jem and Scout attend church with Calpurnia, they are at ease. They are so familiar with Calpurnia that attending her church is not a strange thing to do. Even though Jem and Scout have no problem with attending Calpurnia's church, one of the black women does make a negative remark about Jem and Scout being at her black church. To this, Calpurnia replies, Its the same God, aint it? 29. Dills sudden appearance in Maycomb for the summer surprises Scout. She was happily surprised though, since her and Dill have plans for marriage. No one knew that Dill was coming, he just popped out from underneath Scouts bed. He stayed with them for a night, and was allowed to stay in Maycomb for the rest of the summer. This summer is very different from the last summer, though. Last summer, Atticus wasnt getting ready to defend Tom Robinson, so there werent as many problems the children had to face. Such as, people making fun of Atticus, and angry mobs trying to kill Tom. Also, the trial was that summer, so Jem, Scout and Dill went to support Atticus. 30. It is significant for Jem and Scout to be sitting with Reverend Sykes at the trial. Sitting with the "colored" people offers Jem and Scout an opportunity to a different perspective. The book says, This gives Jem and Scout the perspective to feel what the colored folks feel. Jem believes that both these races should be equal and get along. Also, by sitting in the balcony, Jem and Scout show their support for Atticus and the races being treated equally. It is strong statement to what their father has taught them. Jem and Scout did not think twice about sitting in the balcony with the "colored" people. They are very comfortable sitting in the balcony. No doubt, Jem and Scout better understand how "colored" people feel having to sit in the balcony apart from the white people. It is humiliating to think that one is considered less because of his or her race. By sitting in the balcony, Jem and Scout can feel the distinction between "colored" people and white people. They are reminded that life is not fair for folks of color in Maycomb. 31.