What is Atticus response?

What is Atticus response?

Unlock Atticus did not react with anger and calmly wiped the spit from his glasses while Bob Ewell proceeded to curse at him. Bob Ewell then asked Atticus if he was too proud to fight, and Atticus responded by saying, “No, too old” (Lee 134).

Why does Atticus keep asking Do you really think so?

For example, the mob, led by Mr. Cunningham, is the old Sarum crowd. He told Atticus that he might want a change of venue. Atticus responds by saying “Do you really think?” The implication is that even if the old Sarum crowd is racist, they are not much more different than the others in Maycomb.

How does Atticus solve the problem?

Atticus is asking him to take a bath. Thus Atticus responds without getting angry or annoyed, and is merely amused by the presence of Dill and the fact that he has ran away.

What is Atticus’s response when the children ask him to borrow a gun Chapter 23?

Scout and Jem ask Atticus to borrow a gun, but Atticus simply responds, “Nonsense.” They then try various other methods: Scout throws a fit and cries, and the two mope around the town.

Why does Atticus eyes fill with tears?

Atticus’ eyes fill with tears because they show their kindness even in hard times, and despite the treatment they receive from whites. Atticus is picked on purpose to defend Tom because he is not racist and he is a good man who will give Tom a fair and honest defense.

Who is Atticus defending *?

Atticus is defending a black man named Tom Robinson. Some people in Maycomb are saying that Atticus should not be defending Robinson. Atticus tells Scout that if he did not defend the man, then he essentially would be disregarding his profession as a lawyer, as well as his own code of ethics.

What page does Atticus sit outside the jail?

In Chapter 15, Atticus travels to the Maycomb jailhouse to sit out front of Tom Robinson’s cell as a precaution. Jem and the children decide to look for Atticus and spot him outside of the jailhouse.

What is the first question Atticus asks mayella?

First, Atticus asks, “I might ask you things you’ve already said before, but you’ll give me an answer, won’t you?” (181). Mayella is described as “looking at him furiously” and claims she is being made fun of because Atticus is calling her “Miss Mayella” and “Ma’am” (182). Truthfully, Atticus is just being polite.

What does Atticus say to Jem about Bob’s behavior and threats and why will Atticus just let it go?

Atticus tells Jem that he doesn’t blame Bob for his actions and is willing to allow Bob to take his anger out on him if it means saving Mayella one extra beating. Atticus does not retaliate when threatened. Atticus treats Bob Ewell the way he would want to be treated.

What did Atticus tell Jem about having a gun around?

He told me havin’ a gun around’s an invitation to somebody to shoot you.