https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq Chapter Summaries and Tracking Atticus en-us 2016-10-17 12:14:08 UTC 2016-11-09 15:55:17 UTC hello@padlet.com cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097468 Objective Summary:
While walking through the neighborhood Jem and Scout encounter their vain neighbor, Mrs. Dubose. One day Mrs. Dubose says to Jem and Scout "Your father's no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" This makes Jem upset so he takes one of Scout's batons and destroys Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. As punishment for this act, Atticus makes Jem go to Mrs. Dubose's house and read to her everyday. About a month later, Mrs. Dubose dies and Atticus reveals to Jem that she was addicted to morphine and reading was a way to cope with the addiction. After telling Jem about her addiction, Atticus gives Jem a box with a white camellia inside. 

Atticus Characteristics:
- He is calm even though everything around him is chaotic.
"It's never and insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is."   (pg.144) 
- Atticus assumes the best of people. "She as sick for a long time." (pg.147)
- He is humble. "I do my best to love everybody. (pg.144)]]> 2016-10-17 12:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097468 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097674 Objective Summary: Scout asks people if Atticus has any talents, but doesn't find any. On a Saturday, Jem and Scout go out and find a mad dog, which makes everybody go crazy. When Atticus gets home, he is asked to shoot the dog, and that is when Jem and Scout find out that he is the deadest shot in Maycomb County.

What do we learn about Atticus?:
-Atticus is different than the other fathers in the neighborhood. "He did not do things our schoolmates' fathers did." (Pg. 118.)
-He is older than the other parents in the neighborhood. "He was nearly 50." (Pg. 118)
-Atticus is humble. ""Didn't you know your daddy's- 
Hush, heck, lets go back to town."  (Pg. 128-129.)
-Atticus is good with a gun. "Atticus Finch was the deadest shot in Maycomb County in his time." (Pg. 129.)]]> 2016-10-17 12:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097674 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097705 Summary: Jem and Scout get air rifles from Atticus and Jack, who has just arrived for Christmas. The family goes to Finch's landing, where Scout gets into a fight with cousin Francis over Atticus reputation. Uncle Jack is angry until he learns that Francis said terrible things. Atticus carefully plants some idea ideas in Scout's head. 

About Atticus... 
- Atticus has two siblings
---- Aunt Alexandra is his sister ( could be fighting with her) p.103
- He is a pacifist
---" you just hold your head high and keep those fists down" p.101
- Atticus know racism 
---- tells Scot not to say the "N" word p.99
- Atticus doesn't think he will win the case
- Atticus is appointed to the case, he did NOT volunteer (117)

]]> 2016-10-17 12:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097705 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097733 Summary:
Maycomb has its first snow since 1885.  Jem and Scout decide to build a snowman.  Later that night, Miss Maudi's house catches a blaze.  Jem and Scout run down by the Radley place for safety.  During the panic, Boo places a blanket around Scout.

About Atticus:
-Said that Mrs. Radley died of natural causes (85)
-Complements his kids (90)
-Cares about his kids  (92)
-Afraid that Mr. Avery would get offended by the snowman (90)
- "Baby get up, we have to leave" (93)
- Atticus is strategic in his risk - Grabs Miss Maudie's favorite piece of furniture (93) 
-Held Jem and Scout to make sure that they would not fall in the ice (95)]]> 2016-10-17 12:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097733 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097759 Objective Summary:
Jem reveals to Scout that he has been acting strangely because of what he found when he went back to the Radley place, a week ago: his pants, folded across the fence, stitched up, as if waiting for him. Jem and Scout later decide that anything they find in the Radley tree's knot-hole is their property, after a ball of twine goes unclaimed for some time, and later find two figures resembling them, a medal, and a watch. They decide that someone is watching them, and leaving these gifts for them. A while later, they are dismayed to find the knot-hole plugged by Mr. Nathan Radley with cement. Mr. Radley claims that the tree was dying, but the kids suspect that he knew that they were getting items from the knot-hole, and disapproved.

What do we learn about Atticus?
- Atticus demands and gets respect from children - Jem asks for permission about the watch (68)
- Atticus minds his own business/respects the privacy of others - Doesn't dig into Radley tree business (71)
- "If you delete the adjectives, you'll have the facts" (77).


]]> 2016-10-17 12:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097759 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097795 Objective Summary: 
On Dill's last day in Macomb, Dill and Jim plan to spy on Boo Radley. So they go to Radley house and peek into the window, and when they don't see anything they go to the back, and see a figure and run. Then, Mr. Radley shoots at them and Jem loses his pants as they run away. Dill tells their parents that they were playing strip poker, and they believe them. Later, Jem goes back to get his pants and comes back trembling.
What Do We Learn About Atticus:
-Doesn't like the idea of risk/ has a strict set of rules/moral code - Atticus doesn't like gambling, "I don't want to hear about poker in any form. (73)
-Atticus doesn't beat his children "Atticus ain't never whipped me since I can remember." (75)
- Jem doesn't want to disappoint Atticus, "I want to keep it that way" (75)

]]> 2016-10-17 12:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097795 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097814 Summary: 
Miss Maudie and Scout spend time together after Jem and Dill pushed Scout away. Jem and Dill try to put a note on Boo Radley's windowsill. However, they are caught and stopped by Atticus.

About Atticus:
-Atticus is honest and open --"Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on public streets"(61).
-Atticus is noble, "Stop tormenting that man" (65)
-Atticus cares about his kids future, "You want to be a lawyer don't you?" (66).]]> 2016-10-17 12:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097814 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097854 Summary: 
Scout and Jem begin finding gifts in the Radley tree. Scout rolls into the Radley porch in a tire. Dill suggests they begin to play a new game: Boo Radley. Scout doesn't feel great about the game because Atticus caught them and she's pretty sure she saw someone laughing at her in the Radley house. 

About Atticus...
- Atticus is very intelligent, "Atticus and my uncle, who went to school at home, knew everything..." (32)
- Respectful. He doesn't approve of the Boo game (54)
- Not really standing up for Boo - Doesn't come out and say "stop making fun of Boo" (54)]]> 2016-10-17 12:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097854 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097865 Summary:
Scout beats up Walter Cunningham but then invites him to dinner at the Finch house. The reader learns about the Ewell family after Burris has cooties and leaves school in a fury. Atticus and Scout make a compromise: Scout must continue going to school, and Atticus will read to her at night. 
About Atticus...
- Values education – Atticus won't let her quit school 
---- Very busy, but wants the best for his kids. Atticus didn't go to school so he wants his kids too and he can't home school her. p.39
- Polite to all people, be nice to everyone. Respectful. Keeps Scout from being rude at the table 
" Did you pay a bushel of potatoes but Atticus shook his head at me." p. 32
- Has a good relationship with kids. Interested but busy. Every day after school Scout and Jem run out to meet Atticus and he asks them about the school day. 

]]> 2016-10-17 12:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131097865 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131098092 Summary: 
Scout starts school with a new teacher Miss Caroline. Scout gets in trouble for knowing too much about reading and about the people of Maycomb. We learn about Atticus giving his legal services for payments other than money.

About Atticus...
- He is an uninvolved parent –– Doesn't take Scout to her first day of school (17).
- Doesn't have time for his kids -- "Atticus ain't got time to teach me anything" (19).
- He is generous, empathetic, understanding –– his treatment of the Cunninghams when they do not have money to pay him (23). 

]]> 2016-10-17 12:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/131098092 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/132720955 Summary:

Learn about Atticus:
- Others see him as a slave to his job - "chained to his desk" (116/155)
- "Spends his time doing things that wouldn't get done if nobody did em" (116/155)
- Atticus trusts Cal to be a mother figure to Jem and Scout - she takes care of them while he is away
- Doesn't treat Cal as family - sleeps in kitchen (117/156)]]> 2016-10-24 14:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/132720955 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/133034127 Summary: 
There is a cartoon in the paper depicting Atticus as a slave to his job.
As Atticus is out of town for business, Cal takes Jem and Scout to her church where they learn about the black community in Maycomb.
Aunt Alexandra is sitting on the porch waiting for them. 

About Atticus:
- Others see Atticus as a slave to his job - "chained to his desk" (155/116)
- He is a hard worker - not distracted by anything (155/116)
- "He spends his time doin things that wouldn't get done if nobody did em" (155/116)
- Cal is mother figure to Jem and Scout - gives them a bath (156/117)
- Cal still sleeps on a cot in the kitchen 
- Atticus leaves them a lot alone for his job (155/116)
- Black community supports and respects Atticus for helping Tom - "You all know their father" (160)

]]> 2016-10-25 14:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/133034127 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/134230545 Objective Summary:
Aunt Alexandra is at the Finch house.
Aunt Alexandra tries to impress her ways on Jem and Scout. 
Atticus tells Jem and Scout to start acting like a "lady and gentleman," but then changes his message when Scout cries. 

Learn about Atticus:
Atticus lets other family members (Alexandra) boss him around - "Not so much Atticus's doing as hers" (171)
Really has children in mind/ open-minded - wants someone there to watch the children during the trial
"Failed to instal any pride in his children" - doesn't blow up their ego, doesn't think that he's better than anyone 
Wants children to be themselves - "I don't want you to remember it" (179)

]]> 2016-10-31 14:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/134230545 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/134235737 Summary:
Atticus explains "rape" to Scout. 
Aunt Alexandra tries to get rid of Cal, but Atticus stands up for her. 
After a fight, Jem and Scout find Dill hiding under Scout's bed. Atticus lets Dill stay as long as they tell Miss Rachel.

Learn about Atticus:: 
He is protecting Scout - giving legal definition of rape
He cannot communicate well with his children on tough issues - doesn't really explain rape
Doesn't lie to Scout - just doesn't give her the truth in a way she can understand
"If Jem can make you" he can tell you what to do (194) - siding with Jem

]]> 2016-10-31 14:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/134235737 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/135388950 Summary:
Men come to the Finch house to warn Atticus that Tom might be in danger as they move him to the jail.
Atticus stands watch at the jailhouse when he is confronted by a lynch mob.
Scout recognizes Mr. Cunningham, talks to him, and the mob dissipates. 

Learn about Atticus:
- "Do you really think so?" - strategic 
- smart: had Mr. Underwood backing him up
- Knows he can win with his mind; doesn't resort to violence (passicifist) 
- Doesn't wan tJem and Scout involved in the case - (193) "go back in the house"
- 195: "The truth will be told." 
- Against lynching "... not at the expense of a human life" (196)
- goes above an beyond his job

]]> 2016-11-04 14:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/135388950 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/135394595 Summary:
Scout is crying, and Atticus "explains" the mob to her.
The children observe all of MAycomb going to the trial and discuss Dolphus Raymond. 
Jem and Scout and Dill sneak into the trial, and sit in the black citizen's balcony with Reverend Sykes.

About Atticus:
- Sees the good in people: "The mob is made of people"
 - Lying to Scout about the evil in the world
- Doesn't want Scout to be violent - tells Scout not to bear a gru dge towards Walter]]> 2016-11-04 14:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/135394595 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/135398139 Summary:
Mr. Gilmer asks Mr. Tate questions.
Bob Ewell gives his testimony.
Atticus shows the jury that Bob Ewell is left handed. 

About Atticus:
- Strategic - clarifying his points for the reporter and the jury, no room for doubt
- Keeps his cool, Won't raise his voice: (230)]]> 2016-11-04 14:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/135398139 cari_mcinturff https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/136440104 Summary: 
Mayella takes the stand and starts crying. 
It is revealed that Tom's left hand is crippled and that Bob is a drunk and abusive. 
Mayella leaves and refuses to answer and more questions. 

About Atticus:
- Never intends to scare the witness, judge has confidence in Atticus's integrity
- Polite - simple questions, "Miss Mayella" 
- Some see him as a bully]]> 2016-11-09 15:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cari_mcinturff/o20v7yilcuwq/wish/136440104