Pin the Quote on Atticus (Period 4 Thematic advice) by Sarah Schuchterman

isabella, emberlynn, gurnoor

2026-03-19 19:15:47 UTC

When Scouts at school she gets told from a group of kids that her daddy is a n word defender. She comes to Atticus asking how to ignore it and he says,"You might hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing for me if you will: you just hold you head up high and keep those fists down"(Lee 87). Here in this quote Atticus is telling Scout that violence is never key, and he gives her advice to cope with the hate. He wants Scout to handle being told nasty things the right way.

Esteban F. & Christian V.

2026-03-19 19:18:43 UTC

Currently, Jem is going through a period where he is being more moody and quiet than usual. Scout tries to use the advise that Atticus gave her, and tries to understand Jem's perspective more, "As Atticus had once advised me to do, I tried to climb into Jem's skin and walk around in it" (Lee 65). Basically, Atticus was able to teach Scout to try and understand someone's perspective and what they may be going through.

Harjot C. Lila R.

2026-03-19 19:19:14 UTC

After Atticus kills the mad dog, he tells Jem, "Don't you go near that dog, you understand? Don't go near him, he's just as dangerous dead as alive," (Lee 111). Atticus is protecting Jem. He wants to teach Jem to protect himself as well as Scout. By caring for his kids, he is teaching them to care for others.

Namneet S and Alisson M

2026-03-19 19:19:41 UTC

Jem complains about having to go and read to Mrs. Dubose and he claims she is not a lady. After seeing Jem in such fury Atticus explains why he sent Jem to her house ," I wanted you to see something about her, 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 128). In this quote Atticus means to teach Jem that courage is fighting, fighting when you know you won't win. He doesn't want Jem to see courage as violence but rather as the strength to pull through.

Oscar b. Juliette

2026-03-19 19:21:09 UTC

Scout is curious and asks Atticus why he chooses to defend black Americans, even if he knows the fight will be hard and nearly impossible. Atticus replies by giving her a piece of advice, "Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win," (Lee 87). In other words, Atticus is trying to say that even though society can sometimes make battles difficult, she should still try and fight for a change and a difficulty is not reason to give up.

2026-03-19 19:22:50 UTC

Calpurnia defends scout and Jem and gives them a piece of advice showing her strong morals. She starts by saying,"Tom Robinson's in jail-don't matter who they are, anybody who sets foot in the house's yo' comp'ny."(171 Lee). This connects to the theme between respect, advice, and across race. Calpurnia respects people being welcomed no matter the race or gender, they will be equal no matter the circumstance.

Anavai T & Baani K

2026-03-19 19:23:16 UTC

When Miss Caroline tells Scout to no longer get taught to read at home, Scout got very upset. That same day after Scout goes home, eats supper and she informs Atticus she no longer wants to attend school after what her teacher told her. After hearing what Scout had to say Atticus then gives Scout a piece of advice, "'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-' 'Sir?' '-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it'" (Lee 33). This is Atticus's way of telling Scout that Miss Caroline has different feelings than Scout and sees things from a different perspective than her as well. He wants Scout to consider Miss Carolines feelings and to not be upset with her for not knowing any better.

Hanna and Emily

1041871_1 — 2026-03-19 19:23:31 UTC

Jem had invited a boy, Walter from school to eat dinner. Scout had been confused as to why he was eating so messily, and acting as if he has never eaten, she makes an immature comment on it. Which then Calpurnia pulls her aside and says, ¨There´s some folks who don´t eat like us,¨ she whispered fiercely, ¨but you ain´t called on to contradict ´em at the table when they don´t¨ (Lee 27). Calpurina makes scout realize that not everyone lives the same as her. She gives her advice to help her mature and realize that there is stuff that shouldn´t be said that offends others. Especially since they are a guest at her house, which causes them to feel unwelcomed.

Chantelle F & Addison H

2026-03-19 19:25:45 UTC

After Scout comes back from a bad day at school, She tells Atticus she no longer wants to go. When she is told that she has to stay in school, she refers back to the Ewells who only attend school for the first day and not show up for the rest of the school year. Atticus explains, "They can go to school any time they want to, when they show the faintest symptom of wanting education... There are ways of keeping them in school by force, but it's silly to force people like the Ewells into a new environment" (Lee 33-34). What he is trying to show Scout is that the Ewells have been a disgrace for years, exceptions were made for them and she has to understand that not everyone can be judged the same way.

Ximena T Luis E

2026-03-19 19:26:04 UTC

After the jail incident, Scout questions about Atticus and Mr.Cunningham's relationship, Atticus then says, "Mr.Cunningham's basically a good man... he just has his blind sports along with the rest of us" (Lee 179). This demonstrates how Atticus is understanding and he sees the good in people. He teaches his children to be understanding and that evil can still have humanity in them. -Ximena & Luis

2026-03-19 19:31:13 UTC

The setting is taking place in this intense court case where Mr Cunningham is being inconsiderate and aggressive towards Atticus but Atticus is remaining call and respectful even though he is acting this way. Atticus is in the court case as it states that “He might have hurt me a little,” Atticus conceded, “but son, you’ll understand folks a little better when you’re older. A mob’s always made up of people, no matter what. Mr. Cunningham was part of a mob last night, but he was still a man.

Every mob in every little Southern town is always made up of people you know—

doesn’t say much for them, does it?”(Lee 179). In this quote Atticus is teaching Jem that he'll understand when he is older that anyone could hurt one another, but they should be treated the same. Mr. Cunningham is an example of this because he hurt Atticus once but he should still be treated right even though he hurt Atticus. ---Ricardo Olivares

Joseph H and Carlos V

2026-03-19 19:31:15 UTC

Scout is judgmental when she is younger, simply because she doesn't understand the world like adults do, she doesn't understand people all too well, so Atticus explains to her, "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 33). What Atticus is telling Scout is to consider how other people see things, and to show empathy.

Lilliana, Julia

1047971_2 — 2026-03-19 19:33:16 UTC

After Scout hears Mrs. Dubose call her father an N-word lover, she asks Atticus what it means. Scout has heard it before, but she wanted to know if it was really that awful to be one. In response, Atticus tells her, "It's never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you" (Lee 124). Overall, this shows Atticus doesn't care about being shunned out for his decision, since he would rather love everyone the way they are and be called names, rather than disrespect them due to their skin color.