The last sentence of chapter 9 is important because it is preparing her for the future. She understands that Atticus wants her to hear everything he says and not what all the other people of Maycomb are saying. He doesn't want her to follow the rest of Maycomb and discriminate against the blacks. Instead, Atticus wants Scout to listen to him and see the black people as equals. The last sentence of chapter 9 is also important because it teaches us from Atticus’s point of view that he is more concerned about Scout. He is concerned that Scout will fall with the rest of society and discriminate because of her friends. We also learn that Atticus is not as concerned with Jem. He knows that Jem is more mature and calm and will make the right decision.
Atticus’s parenting style is based off of his beliefs in equality and justice. He tells his children to call him Atticus instead of father so that they can interact on equal terms. Atticus develops Jem and Scout’s consciences by teaching them and by example. For example, Atticus teaches Scout and Jem to put themselves in others’
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In the beginning of the novel, Scout judges Boo Radley and thinks of him as the person she hears about in rumors. At the end of the novel while standing on Boo Radley’s porch, Scout feels compassion for Boo and looks at Maycomb thorough his eyes. After Bob Ewell and Tom Robinson’s death, Scout also felt some compassion for Mayella Ewell even though Mayella falsely accused Tom Robinson. At first she judges Mayella and Bob as cruel and mean, she then “walks in their shoes” and feels compassion for Mayella. Finally, Scout also feels compassion for her Aunt Alexandra. At first, Scout tells her Aunt Alexandra that she doesn't want to be a lady and dress up. At the missionary circle tea, Scout wears a dress and acts like a lady for her Aunt