https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu Atticus gives the children advice throughout the novel. Choose a quotation from the text where Atticus gives good advice and write a theme statement that could be derived from that advice. en-us 2018-11-14 17:47:11 UTC 2025-12-15 23:10:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141944531 Ätticus tells Scout ¨You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view in it¨ (Lee 39).  This is told by Atticus that tells Scout that a better way to get along with other people is to try to learn and understand them better. This a good piece of advice from Atticus told to Scout. ]]> 2021-01-29 18:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141944531 10075642 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141947918 "It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what," (Lee 149). Atticus told Jem that; true courage is a person who fights a battle even if the odds are against them.]]> 2021-01-29 18:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141947918 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141948218 In chapter 13, Atticus tells Jem and Scout," Don't worry about anything, it's not time to worry."]]> 2021-01-29 18:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141948218 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141948848 "Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win." (To Kill a Mockingbird, 101). Atticus explains why he is taking on the case even when he knows he will not win.  Atticus is trying to teach that it is important persevere through difficult situations even if you know it won't turn out your way.]]> 2021-01-29 18:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141948848 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141950227 In chapter 11 Atticus explains that we would respect others opinions to Jem. "Well most folks seem to think that they're right and your wrong . . . ." "They're certainty entitled to think that, and they're entitled full respect of there opinions." (Lee 139) What Atticus is trying to explain to Jem here is that while we may not like other's opinions we at least should respect them.]]> 2021-01-29 18:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141950227 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141951951 Atticus tells Scout and Jem in Chapter 10 to, "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Lee 119).]]> 2021-01-29 18:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141951951 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141952926 Atticus says to Scout "you never really know someone until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around it" (Lee 39). Atticus says this to Scout because he wants her to be respectful and help her get along with others.]]> 2021-01-29 18:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141952926 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141953537 Atticus tells Jem "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do" (Lee 149). Atticus wants Jem to know that real courage is continuing to fight for what your passionate about despite knowing there will be unpleasant consequences]]> 2021-01-29 18:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141953537 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141954543 Atticus tells Scout and Jem, ¨ Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter¨ (Lee 115). Atticus wants them to know that courage is never giving up even when you fell beaten. ]]> 2021-01-29 18:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141954543 10092371 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141957306 In chapter 9 Atticus tells Scout, "Simply becuase we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reson for us not to try to win." (Lee 101). He says this when Scouts asks why he is definding somone when he knows they are not going to win. This advice is saying that just becuase the odds are against you does not mean you should not stand up for what you think is right.]]> 2021-01-29 18:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141957306 10097182 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141972076 Atticus tells Scout "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view"(To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 3).]]> 2021-01-29 18:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141972076 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141975786 In Chapter 3, Atticus says that, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (Lee 39) Atticus tells Scout this because he wants her to know that there is always reason behind a person's actions and words. So when Atticus tells Scout to think about why Miss Caroline tried to give money to Walter, and understand that it was a mistake on her part.]]> 2021-01-29 18:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141975786 Ashmeen https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141982195 Atticus tells Scout that "You never really understand a person until you consider things from this point of view" (Lee 39). Atticus was trying to say that Scout that when you listen to other people and consider that they are trying to say it helps yo understand the person better. ]]> 2021-01-29 18:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141982195 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141985083 Atticus tells Scout and Jem, "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Atticus says this to the children since a mockingbird represents the idea of inocence, so killing one is destorying that innocence.]]> 2021-01-29 18:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141985083 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141998711 Atticus says to scout "You might hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing for me if you will: you just hold your head high and keep those fist down.No matter what anybody says to you, don't you let 'em get your goat, Try fighting with your head for a change." (To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 9) This shows how Atticus wants Scout to change her perspective in fighting, but instead using her head and talk it out.]]> 2021-01-29 18:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1141998711 10098014 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142000158 Atticus tells Jem and Scout "I wanted you to see what real courage is,
instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what" (Lee 149). What Atticus is trying to say is that there are more ways than one to show off courage, but a man with a gun is not the most efficient. ]]> 2021-01-29 18:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142000158 10095851 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142005777 In chapter 9 Atticus says, "...if I didn't hold up my head in the town, I couldn't represent this county int he legislature, I couldn't tell you or Jem not to do something again." (Lee 100). This is Atticus trying to tell Scout even if you don't want to do something if it's the right thing you have to d it.]]> 2021-01-29 18:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142005777 10128218 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142030134 In Chapter 9, Atticus tells Scout that, "you just hols your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don't you let em get your goat"(Lee 101).]]> 2021-01-29 18:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142030134 10077413 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142058066 Atticus tell Scout " i wanted you to see what real courage is" (129 how to kill a mocking bird) ]]> 2021-01-29 18:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1142058066 1009711 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1147935431 In chapter 3, Atticus is talking to Scout about school when he says, "You never really understand someone until you consider things from his point of view" (To Kill A Mockingbird 39). This quote's theme is that you should never judge someone's actions because you do not know their point of view, so you need to try to understand them by putting yourself in their position and see how they feel.]]> 2021-02-01 10:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1147935431 1013752 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1166936402 In chapter sixteen Atticus tells the kids that, "You'll understand folks a little better when you're older. A mob's always made up by people, no matter what.." (Finch 179). A theme statement that can be derived from these words is that there will always be a problem or an obstacle in life. Whether you're doing the right thing or not, to someone, that will not matter; since everyone does have their own views in seeing things. Atticus was basically trying to show the kids that their peers may think different than them because of how things were back then with POC; and that's okay.]]> 2021-02-05 04:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1166936402 10095572 https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1169817279 In chapter 3 on page 39 Atticus tells Scout, "You never really understand someone until you consider things from his point of view." In this scene Scout was complaining about her teacher and how she doesn't understand the ways of the townfolk.]]> 2021-02-05 18:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sschuchterman/2sn6io1721mu/wish/1169817279