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What did Scout's Uncle Jack learn from Scout and Atticus?
What did Scout's Uncle Jack learn from Scout and Atticus?
Scout taught him to always listen to both sides of the story, and Atticus taught him to always tell children the truth.
What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10 and why are Scout and Jem shocked?
What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10 and why are Scout and Jem shocked?
He shoots Tim Johnson the dog, and Scout and Jem are shocked because they thought he was too old to do anything.
What did Jem do when Mrs. Dubose said Atticus 'lawed for ******s'?
What did Jem do when Mrs. Dubose said Atticus 'lawed for ******s'?
He took Scout's birthday baton and cut the tops off of all of Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes.
What was Jem's punishment?
What was Jem's punishment?
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What did Jem learn from his encounter with Mrs. Dubose and following her death?
What did Jem learn from his encounter with Mrs. Dubose and following her death?
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Study Notes
Lessons Learned
- Uncle Jack learned the importance of listening to both perspectives from Scout, and the value of honesty from Atticus, emphasizing children's ability to sense evasion.
Atticus's Bravery
- Atticus Finch showcased unexpected bravery by shooting Tim Johnson, the rabid dog, which surprised Scout and Jem, who perceived him as old and unexciting.
- The act revealed to Jem and Scout that their father possesses hidden strengths and skills, altering their perception of him.
Jem's Reaction to Mrs. Dubose
- In response to Mrs. Dubose's derogatory remark about Atticus, Jem expressed his anger by destroying her camellia bushes with Scout's birthday baton.
Consequences for Jem
- Jem faced consequences for his actions, which included repairing the damaged bushes and spending a month reading to Mrs. Dubose daily after school.
Insights from Mrs. Dubose
- Jem's experiences with Mrs. Dubose taught him that people often have complexities beneath the surface, understanding requires knowledge of the entire situation, and true courage can manifest in non-physical ways.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 10 and 11 of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with these flashcards. Discover key lessons learned by the characters and their significance in the story. Ideal for students who want to deepen their understanding of Harper Lee's classic novel.
