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What items does Atticus leave the house carrying?
Atticus excuses himself from the house carrying a lamp and an extension cord and gets in his car. Jem and Scout both find this very odd, but they do go to bed as told.
Why does Atticus make the children leave the house and stand in front?
Whose house catches fire and why does Atticus make the children leave the house and stand in front of the Radley house? the children are told to stand in front of the radley house to stay safe and away from the fire because the fire might spread.
Why does Atticus leave the house in the middle of the night in Chapter 15?
In chapter 15, Atticus leaves the house after supper. He takes an extension cord and a light with him. Because he takes his car, Jem becomes worried about him. Jem decides to follow Atticus because he knows that since the group of men came to the house the night before, he feels Atticus may be in danger.
Why does Atticus have to leave in the middle of the night?
Who had Atticus back in Chapter 15?
In fact, Mr. Underwood had been in the background all along, sitting quietly in his own apartment above the Maycomb Tribune office with a double-barreled shotgun, ready to fire in case the mob became violent. He tells Atticus that he had Atticus’ back covered the entire time.
Why did Tom run away Mayella?
Tom runs because he is afraid of being seen with a white woman. Tom Robinson never did anything to Mayella Ewell. He felt sorry for her because she was alone and had a lot of younger siblings to take care of, so he tried to help her.
Why was Atticus sitting outside of the Maycomb jailhouse?
As was mentioned in the previous post, Atticus sits outside of the Maycomb jailhouse in order to make sure Tom Robinson is safe. At the beginning of Chapter 15 , a group of concerned citizens visited Atticus at his home to warn him about the Old Sarum bunch.
Why did scout run to Atticus’s side?
Scout, scared for Atticus’ safety, runs to his side. She realizes too late that she has come among men she does not know.
Where was Atticus sitting at the end of to kill a Mockingbird?
He was sitting in one of his office chairs, and he was reading, oblivious of the nightbugs dancing over his head. Then, four dusty automobiles pull up and men with hats pulled low on their foreheads emerge from the cars to approach Atticus, speaking in whispers as they walk.
What did Link Deas say to Atticus in the Outsiders?
Mr. Link Deas is heard saying to Atticus, “You got everything to lose from this, Atticus. I mean everything.” Overhearing the men talking, Jem grows concerned, and as the phone rings, he calls out to his father. This breaks the tension; the men laugh and disperse.