What happens between Scout and Walter Cunningham?

What happens between Scout and Walter Cunningham?

Scout catches Walter on the playground, and starts to pummel him in retaliation for her embarrassment, but Jem stops her and then further surprises her by inviting Walter to have lunch with them. Scout is then punished by Calpurnia for criticizing Walter’s table manners.

What is Scout surprised about Walter Cunningham?

When Walter first arrives, Scout is amazed at how Atticus treats Walter like an equal. He discusses farming with Walter as if they were two old farmers. Unlike other members of Maycomb, Atticus does not conform to or dwell on class distinctions of the town.

What does Walter Cunningham do that upsets Scout in Chapter 3?

In Chapter 3, Walter Cunningham Jr. has dinner with the Finch family, and Scout is disgusted when he pours syrup all over his meal. Scout embarrasses Walter at the dinner table by rudely asking him what the “sam hill” he is doing.

Does Scout fight with Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard?

Scout fights Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard. Atticus believes that people like the Cunninghams and Ewells should be made to follow all of society’s rules. Miss Maudie admires Atticus for defending Tom Robinson. The children never disobey their father’s orders.

What does Scout do to Walter Cunningham and why?

On Scout’s first day of school, she attempts to stick up for Walter Cunningham Jr. during lunchtime by explaining to Miss Caroline why he will not accept her quarter. Unfortunately, Scout cannot articulate her thoughts and ends up getting punished. Following her punishment, Scout beats up Walter Cunningham Jr.

How does JEM solve Scout’s problem with Walter?

Jem solves Scout’s problem with Walter Cunningham by inviting the boy to lunch. Scout tries explaining to her new teacher, Miss Caroline, why Walter cannot borrow a quarter from her: The Cunninghams never took anything they can’t pay back—no church baskets and no scrip stamps.

What Scout says about Walter Cunningham?

One of the children whispers to Scout, urging her to explain to the teacher why Walter will not borrow the quarter. Scout does so by saying, “Miss Caroline—he’s a Cunningham.” When asked for an explanation, Scout says that the Cunninghams have never taken anything that they cannot pay back.

What did Mr Cunningham teach Scout?

She teaches Scout that everyone deserves to be respected, regardless of social class. Scout learns the importance of having manners and respecting others from Walter’s visit. In Chapter 23, Atticus explains the Cunninghams’ family background to his children and tells them that the Cunninghams have integrity and morals.

What lesson does Scout learn in Chapter 3?

In chapter 3 Atticus tells Scout, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view–until you climb in his skin and walk around in it.”

Why does Walter Cunningham go home with Jem and Scout?

Walter Cunningham follows Jem and Scout home for lunch because Jem has invited him to join them for the noon meal. Walter Cunningham comes from a poor but proud family. They are hard workers, and will be beholden to no one, paying their debts faithfully in whatever way they can.