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A summary of Chapters 9–11 in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of To Kill a Mockingbird and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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- It’s a Sin to Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus said to Jem one day, "I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but I know you’ll go after birds.
- Atticus on Empathy. "First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ...
- Atticus on Courage. In a flash Atticus was up and standing over him. Jem buried his face in Atticus’s shirt front. "Sh-h," he said. "I think that was her way of telling you—everything’s all right now, Jem, everything’s all right.
- Atticus on Conscience. "Well, most folks seem to think they’re right and you’re wrong ..." "They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions," said Atticus, "but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself.
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Jem would say he certainly would. “Don’t you mutter at me, boy! You hold up your head and say yes ma’am. Don’t guess you feel like holding it up, though, with your father what he is.”
Scout walks Boo home, imagining the world from his perspective. Read a full Summary & Analysis of Chapters 28–31. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes To Kill a Mockingbird Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
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When their neighbor Mrs. Dubose, a mean, elderly woman confined to a wheelchair, makes a particularly stinging remark, Jem retaliates by destroying some of her flowers. Of course, Atticus hears what happened and he makes Jem apologize to Mrs. Dubose, letting her decide his punishment.