Chapters 9-10

Chapter 9

Main Idea

• Stepping into someone else's shoes
• Dealing with what others say
• They learn about human dignity, respect and honesty

Lessons

• Atticus teaches...
• to stand up for what's right
• tolerance 
• treat others how you want to be treated
• "stepping into someone else's shoes

Quote

• "Nigger lover"
• Shows the prejudice in Maycomb
• Scout gets angry when people say that about Atticus
• "If you should't be defendin' him,then why are you doin' it?"
•  Shows the innocence of Scout and her not understanding

interesting details

• "wait on 'em"
• "nome"
• These show the Southern accent

Characters

Atticus

• He stands up for his morals
• Defends Tom knowing what is going o happen
• Teaches his kids correct values

Jem And Scout

• They both feel ashamed of their father
• They learn important lessons

Uncle Jack

• He thinks he teaches Scout a lesson
• He is the one who really learns the lesson
• Of being in someone else's shoes

Chapter 10

Main idea

• The kids learn that people will say what they say
• A mockingbird is a symbol for innocence and purity
• Therefore killing one is a sin and you kill innocence 
• There's more to people then meets the eye

Lessons

• Don't underestimate people
• Sometimes people won't agree with your point of view
• Honor and courage are more about humility not pride
• Don't brag about others or yourself
• Mockingbirds are a symbol for innocence (dont kill innocence) 

Quote

• "I saw that, one shot Finch"
• Miss Maudie says this in front of Jem and Scout
• This shows not to judge someone right away
• "Guess you'll change your tune"

Quote

• "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy...
• ...They do nothing but sing their hearts out for us"
• Symbolizes the mockingbirds innocence

interesting Details

• "left eyes were the tribal curse of the finches'"
• More to people then meets the eye

Characters

Jem And Scout

• They realize that Atticus is nothing to be ashamed of
• They learn more about the real Maycomb
• He tells Scout and Jem that it is sin to kill a Mockingbird

Atticus

• He shows his children that he isn't just old
• He saved the street from a rabid dog

Tim Johnson

• He gave Atticus the opportunity to show his kids he isn't boring 
• The mad dog