The children call their father Atticus because he allows them to as a sign of respect. Atticus views his children, as well as other people, as equals regardless of age, class, or color.
Not in the least. In most families the adults are "dictators" and the children are not actually regarded as equals, due to the need for structure and obedience in the household.
I honestly think that Aunt Alexandra is staying with them because Atticus was worried about Scout losing her head and he thought that Alexandra could teach Scout to be more "lady like" and keep her cool.
Aunt Alexandra is staying with them for Scout's benefit. Scout's aunt doesn't like that Scout doesn't have any strong female influence in her life. She doesn't like the way that Scout behaves and wants to change it while she's still young.
"In Maycomb, if one went for a walk with no definite purpose in mind, it was correct to believe one's mind incapable of definite purpose." I like this quote because it comes at a time when Scout and Jem do not know what Atticus is doing. However they know he is doing something important, they show that with this quote.
I'm sure that Boo only comes out at night (as stated in the book) because of the rumors and assumptions about the kind of man he is. He's showing kindness, maybe in an attempt to "turn a new leaf" in Maycomb.
Any connection between "Julius Caesar" and "To Kill a Mockingbird"? I believe so I mean Calpurnia was the name of Julius Caesar's wife and is also the name of the servant.
Jem says " He'da killed you last night when he first went there"(157). Do you think that Atticus would have been hurt or possibly killed if the kids didn't come check on him?
I dread how people interpret Boo Radley to have a horrible reputation just by rumors. This really shows the true colors of the world and the people who make them stand out.
The children that were making fun of Jem and Scout for their father's situation blows my mind. Isn't Scout in like 2nd or 3rd grade now? How do those little kids know about all that stuff, because when I was little I was worried about Barbie dolls and beanie babies, not court cases.... #JustSaying
Why do the children call their father Atticus? I bet Aunt Alexandra does not approve!
ReplyDeleteThe children call their father Atticus because Atticus wants them to feel equal.
DeleteThe children call their father Atticus because he allows them to as a sign of respect. Atticus views his children, as well as other people, as equals regardless of age, class, or color.
ReplyDeleteWould you classify the relationship between Atticus and his children as "normal"?
DeleteNot in the least. In most families the adults are "dictators" and the children are not actually regarded as equals, due to the need for structure and obedience in the household.
ReplyDelete"Naw, Jem, there's just one kind of folks. Folks." Said by Scout at the end of chapter 23. Significant? I think yes.
ReplyDeleteAh, the purity, innocence and clarity of childhood!
DeleteI like how Walter Cunningham comes to school once a year. Man, that must be nice.
ReplyDeleteHey bub you mean Burris Ewell?
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DeleteWhen Dill comes back to the Finch household, is it a dream Scout is having or is it real?
ReplyDeleteThat is real. Dill stays with them for awhile.
DeleteWhen Dill is staying with them is Aunt Alexandra there yet? I forget.. If she is there how did she react?
DeleteWhy is aunt Alexandra coming to stay for awhile?
ReplyDeleteTo make scout more "lady like".
DeleteAunt Alexandra is coming to stay for awhile that way she can 'teach' Scout how to become a proper woman.
DeleteI honestly think that Aunt Alexandra is staying with them because Atticus was worried about Scout losing her head and he thought that Alexandra could teach Scout to be more "lady like" and keep her cool.
DeleteAunt Alexandra is staying with them for Scout's benefit. Scout's aunt doesn't like that Scout doesn't have any strong female influence in her life. She doesn't like the way that Scout behaves and wants to change it while she's still young.
DeleteAunt Alexandra comes to stay so the kids would have a mother figure. She plans to help Scout become more "lady like".
Delete"In Maycomb, if one went for a walk with no definite purpose in mind, it was correct to believe one's mind incapable of definite purpose." I like this quote because it comes at a time when Scout and Jem do not know what Atticus is doing. However they know he is doing something important, they show that with this quote.
ReplyDeleteWhy did Boo Radley come out to put the blanket around Scout if he never comes out for anything?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that Boo only comes out at night (as stated in the book) because of the rumors and assumptions about the kind of man he is. He's showing kindness, maybe in an attempt to "turn a new leaf" in Maycomb.
DeleteAre we ever able to believe anything Dill says?
ReplyDeleteWhy do the people lynching Tom Robinson give up?
ReplyDeleteHow is Boo getting his Wrigley's Double-mint?
ReplyDeleteThe so called "Cooties" could possibly be a flea or lice. What do you guys think? (Mrs. Gossett)
ReplyDeleteThe description of what Little Chuck did gave the impression that he had fleas (19 of the tall book)
DeleteAny connection between "Julius Caesar" and "To Kill a Mockingbird"? I believe so I mean Calpurnia was the name of Julius Caesar's wife and is also the name of the servant.
ReplyDeleteWhy is Mr.Radley such a bad shot?
ReplyDeleteJem says " He'da killed you last night when he first went there"(157). Do you think that Atticus would have been hurt or possibly killed if the kids didn't come check on him?
ReplyDeleteWhy does Dolphus Raymond pretend to be drunk?
ReplyDeleteI wish there was a book from Tom Robinson's perspective.
ReplyDeleteWhy is the trial so shady? something is definitely up.
ReplyDeleteI dread how people interpret Boo Radley to have a horrible reputation just by rumors. This really shows the true colors of the world and the people who make them stand out.
ReplyDeleteIs Dill a foster child? The book talks about how he had a "new father".
ReplyDeleteWhy does Old Mr. Bob Ewell accuse Tom Robinson of raping a girl?
ReplyDeleteI think he's covering something else up and is trying to blame it on someone else.
DeleteWhy does Atticus have a light running into Toms jail cell if he was trying to keep people from knowing he was in the jail?
ReplyDeleteThis story reminds of the movie "A Time to Kill" does anyone concur? In relation of the trial.
ReplyDeleteWhat does Atticus mean when telling Jem about "gentle breeding?"
ReplyDeleteThe children that were making fun of Jem and Scout for their father's situation blows my mind. Isn't Scout in like 2nd or 3rd grade now? How do those little kids know about all that stuff, because when I was little I was worried about Barbie dolls and beanie babies, not court cases.... #JustSaying
ReplyDeleteDoes the children sitting in the balcony with Reverend Sykes and his people throughout the duration of the trial show a significance?
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