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Where did Atticus go in Chapter 12?
To make matters worse, the state legislature, of which Atticus is a member, is called into session, forcing Atticus to travel to the state capital every day for two weeks. Calpurnia decides to take the children to her church, a “colored” church, that Sunday.
Why did Atticus go to Montgomery?
When Atticus Finch left Finch Landing for Montgomery in order to study law while his younger brother Jack went to Boston to study medicine, the tradition of male Finches living on Finch’s Landing was broken. Only their sister Alexandra remained there.
What is the theme of Chapter 12 TKAM?
The main theme of Chapter 12 is prejudice.An example from the book to support the theme is “You ain’t got no business bringin’ white chillun here.. (Lee 158)”.
Why does Atticus have to leave?
Atticus leaves for two weeks, because there was an emergency session of the state legislature. The governor, according to Scout, wanted to do some work to help the poor.
Did Atticus go to college?
Despite not attending school as an adolescent, Atticus earned a college degree by studying law in Montgomery. He also helped pay for his brother’s education when John decided to go to medical school. Atticus then makes a compromise with Scout and agrees to read to her in the evenings if she attends school.
How is his absence related to country’s economic troubles? Atticus leaves for two weeks because the state legislature is called in to emergency session. His absence was related to the country’s economic troubles because people are growing poorer and breadlines are getting Ionger.
Who argues with Atticus?
After Bob Ewell is killed, Atticus and Heck Tate argue over how to handle the situation.
Why does Atticus leave for two weeks in to kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus leaves for two weeks, because there was an emergency session of the state legislature. The governor, according to Scout, wanted to do some work to help the poor. Here is the quote: As if that were not enough, the state legislature was called into emergency session and Atticus left us for two weeks.
What does Atticus give for the children not to?
Atticus gives several reasons as to why this is an unacceptable game for them to play. He tells the children that Mr. Radley is entitled to do whatever he likes, and that his business is his business.
Why does Atticus think Atticus should dismiss Calpurnia?
However, Atticus immediately rejects this idea and says that Calpurnia is “a faithful member of this family” and will leave her position only when she wants to. He also says that Calpurnia has been harder on Jem and Scout than a real mother would have been and that Calpurnia has not been indulgent towards the children.
Why did Atticus want to harm Scout and Jem?
Log in here. Because Atticus embarrassed Bob and Mayella Ewell in the courtroom trial of Tom Robinson, Ewell attempted to get back at Atticus by harming Scout and Jem. It was a cowardly thing to do, but luckily, the bravery of Boo saved the kids.