Why is Atticus the hero in To Kill a Mockingbird?

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1. Why is Atticus the hero in To Kill a Mockingbird?
2. Why Atticus Finch is a good father?
3. Did Atticus Finch win the case?
4. What does Scout represent in To Kill a Mockingbird?
5. Why is it called To Kill a Mockingbird?
6. Does Scout change throughout kill mockingbird?
7. How did scout lose her innocence?
8. Who changed the most in To Kill a Mockingbird?
9. Is scout a girl in To Kill a Mockingbird?
10. Why is TKAM banned?
11. Is Jem Scout's brother?
12. What does scout say no longer scares her?
13. How old is Scout now?
14. Why did Jem gain weight?
15. Why does Scout not like Dill and Jem?
16. Why does JEM get upset with Scout?
17. Who goes swimming without Scout?
18. Who attacks Jem and Scout?
19. How does Scout define democracy?
20. What grade is Scout in now?
21. What does Atticus say about democracy?
22. What grade are the children in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Why is Atticus the hero in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Atticus Finch is a heroic character in To Kill A Mockingbird. A hero is a person who is known for certain achievements and qualities. ... Atticus Finch is a hero because he defended a black man in court, proved his abilities and intelligences, and cared for everybody equally.

Why Atticus Finch is a good father?

Although Atticus is an “old” father according to Scout, he dearly loves his children, Scout and Jem, and offers them a role model of integrity, wisdom, trust, and honesty. He lets them be children by giving them their freedom, but he also insists that they work hard and take care of each other.

Did Atticus Finch win the case?

The African American community loads the Finch family with food for defending Tom so valiantly, which surprises the children because Atticus didn't win. Atticus tells Jem not to be disheartened because he will appeal Tom's case, and they stand a much better chance of winning on appeal.

What does Scout represent in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Scout is important in To Kill a Mockingbird because her child's innocence draws greater attention to the injustice and racism in her community. Readers may appreciate Scout's ability to recognize racial injustice and the insight she gains from her experiences.

Why is it called To Kill a Mockingbird?

Mockingbirds. The title of To Kill a Mockingbird has very little literal connection to the plot, but it carries a great deal of symbolic weight in the book. In this story of innocents destroyed by evil, the “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence.

Does Scout change throughout kill mockingbird?

In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout changes throughout the story by learning to exercise tolerance, empathy, and perspective, growing in her understanding of human nature, and applying lessons Atticus and others teach her to her life and moral behavior.

How did scout lose her innocence?

Scout learns many valuable lessons from her father throughout the novel. Atticus tries to teach his children about fairness in a world that rarely seems fair. ... This resulted in a major loss of innocence for Scout when she saw firsthand that life isn't fair and sometimes innocent people can lose.

Who changed the most in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Jem

Is scout a girl in To Kill a Mockingbird?

To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression. The protagonist is Jean Louise (“Scout”) Finch, an intelligent though unconventional girl who ages from six to nine years old during the course of the novel.

Why is TKAM banned?

To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most frequently challenged books in the US due to its themes of rape and use of profanity and racial slurs. ... Unlike the previous case, the book was banned due to the accumulation of complaints over the years.

Is Jem Scout's brother?

Jem Finch. Jeremy Atticus "Jem" Finch is Atticus' son and Scout's older brother by four years.

What does scout say no longer scares her?

Scout is no longer terrified by the Radley place as she stands on the porch and looks across at her own house because she is finally able to "climb into [another's] skin and walk around in it."

How old is Scout now?

Scout mentions that she is almost six years old and Jem is nearly ten when the story begins. As the story progresses, Scout experiences many eye-opening events, which includes the wrongful conviction of Tom Robinson. By the end of the story, Scout is almost nine years old.

Why did Jem gain weight?

The reason that Jem wants to gain weight is that he wants to go out for the football team. He tried out as a 7th grader (this year) but he was too skinny and the coach wouldn't let him do anything other than carrying water buckets. So he feels he'd better gain weight.

Why does Scout not like Dill and Jem?

Why is Scout not allowed to go with Dill and Jem? Scout cannot go with the boys since they are swimming naked. ... She says Scout might want to be a lawyer since she has "already commenced going to court." What does Scout say she wants to be when she grows up? Scout says she wants to grow up to be a lady.

Why does JEM get upset with Scout?

He believed that the jury would find Tom innocent because Atticus proved that he did not rape Mayella. ... When Scout tries to tell Jem about Miss Gates (her teacher), Jem reacts violently because he is mad and upset that Tom was wrongly accused and convicted of raping Mayella Ewell.

Who goes swimming without Scout?

Scout wasn't allowed to go swimming with the boys at Barker's Eddy because they were going to swim naked. August was on the brink of September. Dill would be leaving for Meridian tomorrow; today he was off with Jem at Barker's Eddy.

Who attacks Jem and Scout?

Bob Ewell

How does Scout define democracy?

How does Scout define democracy? Government by the people. Equal rights for all, special privileges for none. Favoring social equality.

What grade is Scout in now?

Scout is in the third grade in this chapter. 3.

What does Atticus say about democracy?

What he's saying is that while democracy may determine how a group will act, it can't control what a person thinks. Sure, everyone in Maycomb thinks Tom Robinson is guilty, but Atticus doesn't.

What grade are the children in To Kill a Mockingbird?

To Kill a Mockingbird

Interest Level	Reading Level	ATOS
Grades 9 - 12	Grades 3 - 6	5.