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What do Scout and Jem think about Atticus at the beginning of chapter 10?
What do Scout and Jem think about Atticus at the beginning of chapter 10?
They think he's old and feeble.
Why does Atticus say that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Why does Atticus say that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird?
They don't do anything wrong, they just sing.
What's the name of the rabid dog?
What's the name of the rabid dog?
Tim Johnson.
What did Miss Maudie tell the children about Atticus that they didn't know before?
What did Miss Maudie tell the children about Atticus that they didn't know before?
How old was Atticus for Scout and Jem to think him feeble?
How old was Atticus for Scout and Jem to think him feeble?
What does Atticus do about the rabid dog?
What does Atticus do about the rabid dog?
How do the children feel about Atticus at the end of chapter 10?
How do the children feel about Atticus at the end of chapter 10?
What event did Atticus not participate in much to Jem's disappointment?
What event did Atticus not participate in much to Jem's disappointment?
What month was it and why was it significant to the rabid dog?
What month was it and why was it significant to the rabid dog?
Calpurnia risked her life by...
Calpurnia risked her life by...
What was the name of the mean lady who lived near Jem and Finch?
What was the name of the mean lady who lived near Jem and Finch?
How does Atticus defend Mrs. Dubose?
How does Atticus defend Mrs. Dubose?
How old are Jem and Scout in these chapters?
How old are Jem and Scout in these chapters?
What does Mrs. Dubose call Atticus?
What does Mrs. Dubose call Atticus?
What happens when Jem "snaps"?
What happens when Jem "snaps"?
What's Jem's punishment from Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose?
What's Jem's punishment from Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose?
Why is Mrs. Dubose so sick?
Why is Mrs. Dubose so sick?
Who does Scout turn to when she's feeling lonely?
Who does Scout turn to when she's feeling lonely?
Where did Calpurnia take the kids and why?
Where did Calpurnia take the kids and why?
What is Calpurnia's church lacking?
What is Calpurnia's church lacking?
Who comes to live with the Finches for a while to help take care of the kids?
Who comes to live with the Finches for a while to help take care of the kids?
How does Scout feel about Aunt Alexandra?
How does Scout feel about Aunt Alexandra?
What was Tom Robinson accused of?
What was Tom Robinson accused of?
Who does Scout find hiding in her house?
Who does Scout find hiding in her house?
Who is Dill's summer guardian?
Who is Dill's summer guardian?
Who does Dill end up sleeping with?
Who does Dill end up sleeping with?
Who is confronting Atticus?
Who is confronting Atticus?
Who's Maycomb's sheriff?
Who's Maycomb's sheriff?
What do the children do during the night that they weren't exactly supposed to?
What do the children do during the night that they weren't exactly supposed to?
Who did the children recognize in the mob?
Who did the children recognize in the mob?
What are Braxton Underwood's feelings on African-Americans?
What are Braxton Underwood's feelings on African-Americans?
Who is the mob after?
Who is the mob after?
Where are the children invited to sit at Tom Robinson's trial?
Where are the children invited to sit at Tom Robinson's trial?
What do people at the trial say about Atticus?
What do people at the trial say about Atticus?
Who's the judge?
Who's the judge?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Events
- Scout and Jem perceive Atticus as old and weak at the beginning of Chapter 10, believing he is feeble at 50 years old.
- Tim Johnson is the name of the rabid dog confronted by Atticus, who ultimately shoots the dog when no one else volunteers to do it.
- The children learn from Miss Maudie that Atticus was the best shot in Maycomb, changing their view of him.
Themes and Symbolism
- Atticus explains it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they are innocent creatures that only sing, representing the idea of protecting the innocent in society.
- Jem's actions, such as breaking Scout's baton and damaging Mrs. Dubose’s camellia plants in a fit of anger, symbolize the struggles of growing up and the consequences of actions.
Character Development and Relationships
- By the end of Chapter 10, Scout and Jem idolize Atticus, showing a shift in their perception after realizing his abilities.
- Calpurnia, the Finch family's housekeeper, risks her safety to seek help from the Radleys during a crisis involving the dog.
Community Dynamics
- Mrs. Dubose is portrayed as a mean character, calling Atticus derogatory names; she struggles with being a morphine addict and displays deep-rooted prejudices.
- Jem and Scout, aged 12 and 8 respectively, navigate complex relationships in their community, including with their neighbors and Aunt Alexandra, who disapproves of their upbringing.
Social Issues
- The trial of Tom Robinson resonates throughout these chapters, highlighting racial tensions, as he is accused of raping an Ewell.
- Scout discovers Dill hiding in her house, adding complexity to childhood friendships and neighborhood dynamics.
Key Locations
- Calpurnia takes the children to her church, which lacks hymn books, allowing them to experience cultural differences within their community.
- The children witness a mob confronting Atticus outside the jail, showcasing the direct threats against Tom Robinson and the societal tensions surrounding the trial.
Important Figures
- Mr. Heck Tate serves as Maycomb's sheriff, representing law enforcement's complexities in a racially charged environment.
- Judge Taylor presides over Tom Robinson's trial, his character contributes to the atmosphere of justice (or lack thereof) within the story.
Ending Notes
- The story explores various forms of social injustice and the transition from innocence to a more complex understanding of morality and human behavior through the experiences of Scout and Jem.
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