Walter and Atticus discuss farming and hunting, with Walter expressing gratitude for the legal assistance that Atticus is providing for his father. They also talk about the Cunningham family's pride and self-reliance, as well as the importance of empathy and understanding towards others.
he is a shy lad, and his family is classified as low as it can get from Atticus's family. And he and his family are very poor. His behavior during lunch suggests that he is poor and has no money to eat or to pay back.
Walter Cunningham ate lunch with Jem and Scout on their first day of school.
Jem invites Walter Cunningham Jr. home for lunch on the first day of school.
Scout wants to invite Walter Cunningham Jr. to her house for lunch because she feels bad that he doesn't have any food at school.
Walter Cunningham visits the Finches in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is invited to lunch at the Finch household by Scout's father, Atticus Finch. During the visit, Scout learns about the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives.
Atticus Finch intervenes and stops Scout from beating up Walter Cunningham during lunch at school. He reminds Scout of the importance of empathy and understanding others' situations before judging or acting aggressively.
Walter Cunningham pours molasses all over his food, which Scout finds strange. When Scout criticizes him, Calpurnia scolds her and serves Walter extra food. Walter Cunningham gets embarrassed and thanks Atticus for the meal.
Scout says this because Walter Cunningham is from a poorer family who does not have the means to eat lunch at school. Scout is surprised to see him there and doesn't understand why he is eating with them since it is not something he typically does.
Walter Cunningham drenches his lunch in syrup because he is too poor to afford syrup on a regular basis, so he takes advantage of the opportunity when it is offered to him at school. This demonstrates his humility and gratitude for the extra food provided.
Walter Cunningham ate a lunch consisting of a cow's stomach, known as chitterlings, during his visit to the Finch household in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
At the lunch table, Scout made critical remarks about Walter's eating habits and the Cunningham family's poverty. Calpurnia scolded her for her behavior. This incident taught Scout a lesson in empathy and understanding different perspectives.