How does Scout intervene at the jail?
Scout unknowingly diffuses the tense situation simply by being present and attempting to politely have a conversation with Mr. Cunningham. Walter empathizes with Atticus as a father, which is why he instructs the mob to disperse without harming anyone.
What is Jem’s behavior when he confronts Atticus at the jailhouse?
Describe Jem’s behavior when he confronts Atticus at the jailhouse and also meets a mob of hostile men. Jem’s behavior, when he confronts Atticus, is very scared and nervous because he doesn’t want Atticus to be mad that he, Scout, and Dill snuck out of the house.
How does Scout react when she realizes what really happened in front of the jailhouse?
Scout diffuses the situation by talking. More specifically, she talks directly to Mr. Cunningham, who she recognizes. By talking about his legal business and his son Walter, who is in her grade, and by being polite in general, she brings him back to their shared humanity.
Why was scout so angry at the mob?
Describe Scout’s behavior in the setting mentioned above. Scout was very angry. This is because she was upset that the mob was talking to Atticus when Atticus already told them that what they want is not in that jailhouse. Where do Jem, Scout and Dill sit in the courthouse?
How to describe Scout’s behavior in to kill a Mockingbird?
Describe Scout’s behavior is the setting mentioned above. Scout’s behavior, when she confronts Atticus is very angry with the mob not leaving Atticus alone, and she is very innocent when addressing this. Describe how the Maycomb people act at the courthouse square — when they arrive to view the trial of Tom Robinson.
How did scout manage to deescalate the scene at the end?
Scout speaks to him in a friendly and kind way infused with the innocence of a child. Mr. Cunningham can’t help but come to his senses and the tension is broken.
How did scout and Jem escape the lynch mob?
Scout, Jem and Dill sneak out of the house and run to the court-hose where Atticus is guarding Tom Robinson. Sure enough a mob of white men show up lead by Mr. Cunningham. Atticus refuses to let the men at Tom Robinson. They are a lynch mob and Atticus will not let them near his client.