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Atticus sits outside the jail to protect Tom Robinson from a potential mob that may try to harm him. A group of men arrive to try to lynch Tom, but Scout diffuses the situation by recognizing one of the men and starting a conversation with him. Ultimately, Atticus's presence and Scout's actions prevent the mob from carrying out their plan.
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Who carries an office chair and a light to the jail in to kill a mockingbird?
Scout and Jem carry an office chair and a light to the jail in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in order to sit and provide light for their father, Atticus, who is guarding the jail.
How does atticus know that Tom is coming back to the Maycomb jail?
Atticus knows Tom Robinson is coming back to the Maycomb jail because he received a tip from Heck Tate, the sheriff, that a mob might try to harm Tom. Therefore, Atticus decides to sit by Tom in an attempt to protect him.
Why did the group of men come to see atticus Were the men satisfief with the outcome of that meeting?
The group of men came to see Atticus because they were planning to harm Tom Robinson, a black man who Atticus was defending in court. They were not satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, as Atticus stood his ground and refused to back down from defending Tom.
Why does Atticus sit outside Tom Robinson's jail cell?
Atticus went to go stay outside the jail that night because he was Tom Robinson's lawyer. Tom Robinson was staying in the jail the night before the trial, and Atticus wanted to make sure he was safe. Scout and Jem notice there father has suspiciously left the house that night so they follow him to the jail. A mob of white, unfamiliar men come to the jail and tell Atticus to move away from the jail house door. He refuses. (These men were most likely a lynch mob, Klu Kux Klan) Right then Scout jumos out and tell the men to leave her father alone. She notices Walter Cunningham in the crowd, and she go's up to him and tells Mr. Cunningham to tell his song that she said hi. Because of Scouts dissruptance, the mob leaves and Atticus and TOm ROobinson were saved. Hope this helped
What did Atticus do after supper that Jem and Scout thought peculiar?
Atticus knows that he will lose, but he has to defend the man or he can't live with himself. The case is the biggest thing to hit Maycomb County in years and it turns the whole town against Atticus, or so it seems. Scout and Jem are forced to bear the slurs against their father and watch with shock and disillusionment as their fellow townspeople convict an obviously innocent man because of his race.
Why does Atticus sit by the jailhouse in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus sits by the jailhouse to protect Tom Robinson from a lynching mob. He knows the mob is coming to harm Tom, so he positions himself there to prevent any violence from happening. It showcases Atticus's commitment to justice and doing what is right, even in the face of danger.
Why does scout not want boo to sit by Atticus and MrTate?
they didnt get along well
How does Atticus explain his decision to allow Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury?
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.
Who helps Atticus guard tom Robinson at the jail house?
Although we are not quite sure if it is an illusion to scare away the group of men whom's ambition is to hurt Tom robinson, Atticus declares to the group of men that Officer Heck Tate is upstairs and therefore in reach if they were to act any further.
What to do if noncustodial parent in jail?
sit and cry in your room. until he come out of jail. but if hes in there for life well then your srewed.
For participants the form of protest known as the sit in often led to?
time spent in jail
How does atticus explain his decision to have allowed mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury?
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.
