Summary Of ' Kill A Mockingbird '

6) Although Atticus did not want his children in court, he defends Jem's right to know what has happened. Explain, in your own words, Atticus's reasons for this

On her very first day of school, Scout had been condemned by her teacher for already knowing how to read. Miss Caroline, Scout's teacher, had told her: "Now tell your father not to teach you anymore" (17). Scout took Miss Caroline's words to heart and thought that if she continued to go to school, she would have to give up her nightly reading sessions with Atticus. Scout advised Atticus: "But if I keep on goin' to school, we can't ever read anymore..."(31). This shows Scout's naivety as she focused and was fixated on such a small detail that other people wouldn't give a second thought about. Scout was willing to obediently listen to anything Miss Caroline told her as if it was the law. Unexposed to the evils in the world, Scout was so innocent and naïve, and therefore, she did not realize or even think of going against what Miss Caroline had instructed. Being naïve on the fact that not everyone in the world is always truthful and follows all the rules, Scout was infatuated on a moot

She said that her dad teaches her wrong and she should not read at home anymore. Her second mistake was that she was writing a letter to Dill, showing that she can write, when she should only be able to print in grade 1. Lastly, Scout explained the ways of the Cunninghams and how they do not accept anything they can’t pay back. Miss Caroline does not see this as a nice gesture, she sees it more of an arrogant statement and slaps her hand.

  Early in the novel, Scout illustrates the courage she embodies.  On her first day of school, Scout acts as an ambassador for the entire class.  She takes the duty of informing Miss Caroline of Walter Cunningham's situation.  Miss Caroline had just scolded Scout for her ability to read, however, Scout still feels the classes' need for leadership.  Most children at her age would fear speaking

Already knowing how to read, Scout is punished when her teacher says her father should not “teach you any more. It’s best to begin reading with a fresh mind. You tell him I’ll take over from here and try to undo the damage- [...] Your father does not know how to teach” (Lee 23). School said that Scout’s knowledge was damage, and wanted to cast her behind instead of throwing her ahead. The teacher made Scout ashamed of knowing how to read, instead of celebrating it. Later during that day, Scout learns a real lesson from her cook, Calpurnia. After Scout was being rude to a boy asked over for lunch, Cal declared “That boy’s yo’ comp’ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear? [...] Yo’ folks might be better’n the Cunninghams but it don’t count for nothin’ the way you’re disgracin’ ‘em” (Lee 32-33). Cal teaches Scout a vital lesson about treating others, one that school would ignore. Kids must learn when they are young that everyone deserves respect, and that it does not matter who they are, or else they could cause problems to others later. School is a place that parents send their students to learn. But when Atticus sent Scout to school, she is embarrassed by her teacher and told that her knowledge is damage. At home, she learns a real lesson after wasting her time in school. Knowing how to treat others will get one much farther than knowing what the capital of Michigan is. Real life

Atticus Finch, is the father of Jem and Scout. He is a lawyer for Monroeville, Alabama. Harper Lee’s dad, a lawyer in Monroeville, was a former newspaper editor and proprietor and served as a state senator.(kirjasto.sci.fi/harperle.htm)

Finally, Scout, being a little girl, shows tremendous mental courage and does not fear putting her life at risk to save other people. Early in the novel, Scout illustrates the courage she embodies. On her first day of school, Scout acts as an ambassador for the entire class. She takes the duty of informing Miss Caroline of Walter Cunningham's situation. Miss Caroline had just

    In chapter two, Scout says “ I would be starting school in a week. I never looked forward more to anything in my life,”  (Lee 24)  but her first day didn’t go very well. Her teacher, Miss. Caroline discourages her because she reads better than the other students. Miss. Caroline also discourages Scout by saying her father is a horrible teacher “Your father does not know how to teach. You can

Scout and Jems’ mother died when they were young, leaving them with their father and maid, Calpurnia. Their father is Atticus Finch, a well respected man among the community. When Atticus gets appointed to a difficult case, he has to take his young children through a rough time. Atticus is a good father because he shows courage, explains things to the kids, and is an honest man.

After Scout’s first day of school, she tells Atticus that she wants to be homeschooled because she doesn’t like her teacher. Atticus, who wants her to receive a proper education, makes a compromise. If Scout goes to school, he will read to her every night without telling Miss Caroline. Scout slowly starts getting used to her teacher and the ways of school. Lee writes,”…Never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”(39).

Because of this lack of knowledge, Miss Caroline makes wrong judgements about her students and their financial situations. This is evident later, when Miss Caroline draws the wrong conclusion that “[Walter] forgot his lunch today,” (Lee 24) and tries to give money to him for lunch. However, Walter refuses to take it, knowing that he is too poor to pay her back. Miss Caroline then gets angry and “impatience crept into [her] voice.” (Lee 25) Scout tries to inform her that “[he] is a Cunningham” (Lee 26). This shows how her gap of knowledge about Maycomb creates a conflict, as Miss Caroline does not understand what ‘being a Cunningham’ means. To Miss Caroline, money

Atticus Finch a single father of two very outgoing and ambitious children, Jem and Scout Finch, shows many acts of courage but one really stands out. Atticus defends a colored man in the court of law. In the southern area Maycomb, Alabama.

Atticus Finch is the Father figure to the main character Scout Finch and her brother Jem in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus may not be liked by some of the characters in the book but the way he treats people makes him a likeable character in real life. In this novel Atticus and his family live in Maycomb Alabama. Atticus’ wife died when his children were little and he is left with the task of raising Jem and Scout by himself. Atticus is a lawyer who sticks up for what he believes is right. An example of this is when he makes the decision to defend Tom Robinson, an African American male against false rape charges. Atticus is a likeable character in life because he is wise, open minded and kind.

Atticus Finch, father of Scout and Jem Finch, is a the lawyer put to the job by Judge Taylor for Tom Robinson’s defense. Atticus is very serious about arguing for this

2. Simon Finch, the father of Atticus was a very wealthy man who lived a long life and passed away a rich man. He made a living by selling cotton and passed this trade down to the next generation of Finch’s. The Finch family is affected by the great depression which caused a great impact on their family land. Atticus, son of Simon, decided to study law and his younger brother, John Hale, studied medicine in Boston. Their younger sister, Alexandra, was the only sibling to stay on