Admin What do Scout and Jem learn about Atticus?
As a result, Jem realizes that “Atticus is a gentleman, just like me!” Scout and Jem learn that their father is quite humble about his many talents and that he is a decent and honorable man. Scout learns from Miss Maudie the deeper meaning of Atticus’ prior rule that it is “a sin to kill a mockingbird.”
How does Jem feel about Atticus after the dog incident?
Jem’s respect for Atticus had deepened immensely, not because his father was a good shot, but because he did not need to brag about it or capitalize upon it. Also, in watching Atticus face the rabid dog, Jem saw a type of courage in his father that he had not known existed.
What do Jem and Scout do when Atticus kills the dog?
Jem and Scout are in awe of Atticus and astonished by his impressive marksmanship abilities. After Atticus shoots and kills the rabid dog, Miss Maudie calls him by his former nickname “One-Shot Finch” and the children wonder why he never spoke about his shooting skills.
What does Jem mean when he says after Atticus shoots the dog Atticus is a gentleman just like me?
However, the fact that Jem calls his father “gentleman” and compares his father to himself is quite huge: It represents that Jem is willing to accept the right of passage of filling his father’s shoes; he is ready to be like his dad when he becomes an adult.
How does Scout react to Atticus shooting the dog how does Jem react?
Scout wants to brag to her friends about how Atticus shot the rabid dog. But Jem tells her that they should not do that. Jem is a few years older than Scout, and is learning to be man (gentleman) from Atticus’ fine example. Jem wants to follow Atticus’ directions and not brag about the shot.
Why does it surprise Scout and Jem when Atticus shoots a mad dog quizlet?
Why were Scout and Jem shocked? Atticus shoots a mad dog in Chapter 10. Scout and Jem are shocked because until this day they think of Atticus as having no real talents or anything about which to be proud. He had never touched a gun to their knowledge, and he did not believe in fighting.
Does Jem listen to Atticus?
His own sister finds Jem a genuinely likeable boy, if sometimes capable of “maddening superiority.” He very much wants to be like his father, and plans to follow him into law. He idolizes Atticus and would rather risk personal injury than disappoint his father. Like many adolescents, Jem is idealistic.