What lesson does Scout learn in Chapter 15?
Scout sees an opportunity to practice what Atticus has taught her–to talk with people about things which are important to them. (Ironically, she sees him do this very thing at the dinner table with Walter Cunningham.)
How would you describe Scout Finch?
Scout Finch Jean Louise “Scout” Finch lives with her father, Atticus, her brother, Jem, and their black cook, Calpurnia, in Maycomb. She is intelligent and, by the standards of her time and place, a tomboy. Scout has a combative streak and a basic faith in the goodness of the people in her community.
Why did Jem disobey Atticus?
Jem and Scout each have their different reasons for refusing to leave Atticus alone. Jem seems to want to protect his father, while Scout simply does not realize the gravity of the situation. In her innocence, she does not realize that the mob in front of the jail is there to hurt her father.
Why does Boo ask Scout to take him home?
He was obviously keeping watch on Jem and Scout on that fateful Halloween night and probably many other nights as well. But when he whispers to Scout to take him back home, it is probably because he desires one last moment alone with his young friend who has so longingly hoped to one day see Boo in the flesh.
Who had Atticus back in Chapter 15?
Mr. Underwood
What words does scout use to describe Boo Radley?
Scout is describing Boo Radley at the end of the novel when she sees him for the first time. Words like “khaki,” “gray,” “delicate,” and “thin” all reflect how physically unimposing and nonthreatening Boo actually is, as compared to the monstrous form that Boo took in the Finch children’s imagination.
Who does Atticus think killed Mr Ewell?
Jem
What is Scout Finch physical description?
Unfortunately, very little is revealed about Scout’s appearance in the first 10 chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. Readers are told that Scout is bigger Walter Cunningham, that she typically wears breeches and overalls, and that she has bangs across her forehead.
How was scout described in the book?
Overall, Scout presents herself as an active, feisty tomboy in overalls who hates have to dress up like a little lady. There is very little on the physical description of Scout in the book. The reason for this is clear; she narrates the book. In other words, she does not describe herself.
What happens in Chapter 14 and 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
One day, Scout tries to ask Atticus what “rape” is, and the subject of the children’s trip to Calpurnia’s church comes up. That night, Jem tells Scout not to antagonize Alexandra. Scout gets angry at being lectured and attacks Jem. Atticus breaks up the fight and sends them to bed.
Where does Atticus spend the night What does this tell us about him?
He spends the night in Jem’s room, which shows us that he is a loving father who cares deeply for his children. Resource 5.16 Close Read: Standing in Someone Else’s Shoes Excerpt from Chapter 3 “First of all,” he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks.