Table of Contents
- 1 How does Scout describe Atticus in Chapter 10?
- 2 How does Scout feel about Atticus at the beginning of Chapter 10?
- 3 What do we learn at the beginning of Chapter 10 about the way that Scout and Jem feel about Atticus How does Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson reinforce those feelings?
- 4 What do we learn at the beginning of Chapter 10 about the way Scout and Jem feel about Atticus How does Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson reinforce those feelings?
- 5 Why do the children’s view of Atticus change in Chapter 10?
- 6 What did scout and Jem learn about Atticus in Chapter 10?
- 7 Why does Scout call Atticus a policy of cowardice?
How does Scout describe Atticus in Chapter 10?
Later, in Chapter 10, Scout describes her father as “feeble” because he is nearly fifty. He would not let Jem tackle him as the other boys’ fathers would. Further, she narrates innocently, “Our father didn’t do anything.
How does Scout feel about Atticus at the beginning of Chapter 10?
Lesson Summary Scout and Jem begin this chapter feeling embarrassed by what they believe their father to be: talentless. They end the chapter bursting with pride about Atticus’ outstanding marksmanship. Not only does Atticus save them from a mad dog, but he also impresses them with his humility.
What does Atticus do in Chapter 10 that make Jem and Scout proud?
What does Atticus do that surprises the children and makes them feel proud? He kills the mad dog (rabies) with a single shot between the eyes. Atticus is a modest person; Jem understands this and feels that it wouldn’t be right to brag about him.
What do we learn about the way that Scout and Jem feel about Atticus CH 10?
Jem explains to his sister that Atticus is not proud of his skills because, as he says to Scout, “Atticus is a gentleman, just like me!” (Ch. 10). In saying this, Jem means that Atticus is acting gentlemanly in refusing to kill living things, since to be gentlemanly is to be caring and considerate.
What do we learn at the beginning of Chapter 10 about the way that Scout and Jem feel about Atticus How does Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson reinforce those feelings?
~Chapter 10~ What do we learn at the beginning of chapter 10 about the way that Scout and Jem feel about Atticus? Scout and Jem view Atticus as a boring old man who only ever works. When he defends Tom, they realize that he’s a very brave and courageous person.
What do we learn at the beginning of Chapter 10 about the way Scout and Jem feel about Atticus How does Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson reinforce those feelings?
What do the kids think about Atticus at the beginning of Chapter 10?
In the beginning of the novel, Scout and Jem do not think Atticus is very manly. They also do not think he can do anything useful. He is a lawyer and the studious type, so when Miss Maudie tells them that he can write an “airtight contract” and is a top-notch lawyer, they are not very impressed.
What happened in Chapter 10 to change the children’s perspective of their father how did it change?
What happened to change the children’s perception of their father? How did it change? Atticus shot Tim Johnson from a long distance. Miss Maudie called him “One-Shot Finch.” Jem and Scout realized there was more to their father than they realized.
Why do the children’s view of Atticus change in Chapter 10?
Jem and Scout’s view of their father changes during the events of chapter ten. When they learn that their “feeble” older father was once known as “One-Shot Finch,” they gain a new sense of respect for him.
What did scout and Jem learn about Atticus in Chapter 10?
Jem explains to his sister that Atticus is not proud of his skills because, as he says to Scout, “Atticus is a gentleman, just like me!” (Ch. 10). In saying this, Jem means that Atticus is acting gentlemanly in refusing to kill living things, since to be gentlemanly is to be caring and considerate.
What did Atticus do in to kill a Mockingbird?
Our father didn’t do anything. He worked in an office, not in a drugstore. Atticus did not drive a dump-truck for the county, he was not the sheriff, he did not farm, work in a garage, or do anything that could possibly arouse the admiration of anyone. Besides that, he wore glasses.
Why does Atticus never hunt in the Outsiders?
In answer to Scout’s question as to why Atticus never hunts anymore, Miss Maudie explains that Atticus realizes his gift of marksmanship places him at an “unfair advantage over most living things.” Miss Maudie further explains that, since Atticus values life, he decided not to shoot until he absolutely “had to.”
Why does Scout call Atticus a policy of cowardice?
When Scout refers to her choice to follow Atticus’s request as a “policy of cowardice,” it shows that she still thinks courage and bravery have to do with the way a person fights physically or verbally for what they believe in. In other words, it hasn’t yet crossed her mind that it might be more courageous for her to walk away from others’ taunts.