Key Quotes and Analysis in "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapter 9

 
To Kill A Mockingbird
 
Chapter 9 Key Quotes
 
Important Quotations Explained
CONTEXT-
Scout questions her father about the school gossip
she has heard
 
QUOTATION-
“’Do you defend niggers, Atticus?’
…’Of course I do. Don’t say nigger, Scout. That’s
common.’
‘ ‘s what everybody at school says.’
‘From now on it’ll be everybody less one.’” (pg 83)
 
EXPLANATION-
Lee highlights Scout’s naivety and youth here-she
does not fully understand the term she is using, nor
what Atticus’ job entails. Atticus’ fear of Scout being
corrupted by Maycomb ideals is made clear here-by
referring to such language as ‘common’, he sets
higher expectations of his children to go against the
status quo
 
 
Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT-
Atticus explains to Scout why he is defending Tom
Robinson
QUOTATION-
“’If you shouldn’t be defendin’ him, then why are you
doin’ it?’
‘…if I didn’t I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t
represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell
you or Jem not to do something again.” (pg 83)
 
EXPLANATION-
Lee highlights Atticus’ morality here, and his standing in
the community. Atticus feels he must defend Tom or
otherwise be labelled a hypocrite and go against his own
values and teachings. Atticus is a respected figure in the
community and in defending someone who is looked
down upon, he is making a statement to Maycomb about
what he believes is right
 
Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT-
Atticus tells Scout how important this case is to him
QUOTATION-
“’Every lawyer gets at least one case in his lifetime that
affects him personally. This one’s mine, I guess. You might
hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing
for me if you will: you just hold your head high and keep
those fists down…try fighting with your head for a
change.” pg 84
 
EXPLANATION-
Atticus once again shows he is a strong father figure-he is
teaching Scout to be more responsible and become the
more mature person when in arguments. He promotes the
values of debate and discussion, encouraging her to think
freely and not react aggressively when challenged.
 
Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT-
Finch Landing is described, demonstrating the Finches
previously owned slaves
 
QUOTATION-
“Farther down the stream, beyond the bluff, were traces
of an old cotton landing, where Finch Negros had loaded
bales and produce, unloaded blocks of ice, flour and sugar,
farm equipment, and feminine apparel.” pg 88
 
EXPLANATION-
Finch’s Landing contains the remnants of the Finch’s past
as prominent slave owners who benefited greatly from the
trade-the list of goods produced there highlights this.
Atticus’ role in Robinson’s case can perhaps be seen as
reparations for his family’s marked history with slavery
 
Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT-
Atticus and Jack discuss his worries over his children
QUOTATION-
“What bothers me is that she and Jem will have to
absorb some ugly things pretty soon. I’m not
worried about Jem keeping his head, but Scout’d
just as soon jump on someone as look at him if her
pride’s at stake…” pg 97
 
EXPLANATION-
Atticus sees aspects of himself in Scout-as someone
who is defensive and has strong belief in her
judgement of right and wrong. He recognises that
she is prideful and stands up for what she believes
in, but acknowledges that this can come at a cost
 
Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT-
Atticus discusses the future for his children in Maycomb
 
QUOTATION-
“I hope and pray I can get Jem and Scout through it
without bitterness, and most of all, without catching
Maycomb’s usual disease. Why reasonable people go stark
raving mad when anything involving a Negro comes up, is
something I don’t pretend to understand…I just hope that
Jem and Scout come to me for their answers instead of
listening to the town.” pg 98
 
EXPLANATION-
Atticus expresses fear that his children will be “infected”
by the close-mindedness of Maycomb, and wants his
children to take his guidance. ‘Disease’ suggests that
Atticus thinks the views and thoughts of Maycomb are
dangerous and harmful to society and his children
 
Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT-
Scout overhears a conversation between Atticus and Jack
about how Tom Robinson’s case is doomed
 
QUOTATION-
“I never figured out how Atticus knew I was listening, and
it was not until many years later that I realised he watned
me to hear every word he said.” pg 98
 
EXPLANATION-
Lee uses this conversation to foreshadow the conflict to
come and the case’s impact on the children. Scout reflects
on this conversation in her narration and realises Atticus
wanted her to learn to always stand up for what she
believes in, even if it means fighting a losing battles, as her
own morals are more important
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In Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," key quotes and their analysis shed light on the characters' beliefs and values. Scout's innocence is highlighted as she questions her father, Atticus, about defending Tom Robinson. Atticus explains his moral stance on defending Tom, emphasizing the importance of standing up for what is right despite societal pressures. The history of Finch Landing as former slave owners adds depth to Atticus's role in the case. Additionally, Atticus's guidance to Scout on dealing with conflicts reinforces themes of responsibility and maturity.

  • To Kill a Mockingbird
  • Chapter 9
  • Key Quotes
  • Character Analysis
  • Moral Values

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  1. To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 9 Key Quotes

  2. Important Quotations Explained CONTEXT- Scout questions her father about the school gossip she has heard QUOTATION- Do you defend niggers, Atticus? Of course I do. Don t say nigger, Scout. That s common. s what everybody at school says. From now on it ll be everybody less one. (pg 83) EXPLANATION- Lee highlights Scout s naivety and youth here-she does not fully understand the term she is using, nor what Atticus job entails. Atticus fear of Scout being corrupted by Maycomb ideals is made clear here-by referring to such language as common , he sets higher expectations of his children to go against the status quo

  3. Key Quotation Analysis CONTEXT- Atticus explains to Scout why he is defending Tom Robinson QUOTATION- If you shouldn t be defendin him, then why are you doin it? if I didn t I couldn t hold up my head in town, I couldn t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn t even tell you or Jem not to do something again. (pg 83) EXPLANATION- Lee highlights Atticus morality here, and his standing in the community. Atticus feels he must defend Tom or otherwise be labelled a hypocrite and go against his own values and teachings. Atticus is a respected figure in the community and in defending someone who is looked down upon, he is making a statement to Maycomb about what he believes is right

  4. Key Quotation Analysis CONTEXT- Atticus tells Scout how important this case is to him QUOTATION- Every lawyer gets at least one case in his lifetime that affects him personally. This one s mine, I guess. You might hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing for me if you will: you just hold your head high and keep those fists down try fighting with your head for a change. pg 84 EXPLANATION- Atticus once again shows he is a strong father figure-he is teaching Scout to be more responsible and become the more mature person when in arguments. He promotes the values of debate and discussion, encouraging her to think freely and not react aggressively when challenged.

  5. Key Quotation Analysis CONTEXT- Finch Landing is described, demonstrating the Finches previously owned slaves QUOTATION- Farther down the stream, beyond the bluff, were traces of an old cotton landing, where Finch Negros had loaded bales and produce, unloaded blocks of ice, flour and sugar, farm equipment, and feminine apparel. pg 88 EXPLANATION- Finch s Landing contains the remnants of the Finch s past as prominent slave owners who benefited greatly from the trade-the list of goods produced there highlights this. Atticus role in Robinson s case can perhaps be seen as reparations for his family s marked history with slavery

  6. Key Quotation Analysis CONTEXT- Atticus and Jack discuss his worries over his children QUOTATION- What bothers me is that she and Jem will have to absorb some ugly things pretty soon. I m not worried about Jem keeping his head, but Scout d just as soon jump on someone as look at him if her pride s at stake pg 97 EXPLANATION- Atticus sees aspects of himself in Scout-as someone who is defensive and has strong belief in her judgement of right and wrong. He recognises that she is prideful and stands up for what she believes in, but acknowledges that this can come at a cost

  7. Key Quotation Analysis CONTEXT- Atticus discusses the future for his children in Maycomb QUOTATION- I hope and pray I can get Jem and Scout through it without bitterness, and most of all, without catching Maycomb s usual disease. Why reasonable people go stark raving mad when anything involving a Negro comes up, is something I don t pretend to understand I just hope that Jem and Scout come to me for their answers instead of listening to the town. pg 98 EXPLANATION- Atticus expresses fear that his children will be infected by the close-mindedness of Maycomb, and wants his children to take his guidance. Disease suggests that Atticus thinks the views and thoughts of Maycomb are dangerous and harmful to society and his children

  8. Key Quotation Analysis CONTEXT- Scout overhears a conversation between Atticus and Jack about how Tom Robinson s case is doomed QUOTATION- I never figured out how Atticus knew I was listening, and it was not until many years later that I realised he watned me to hear every word he said. pg 98 EXPLANATION- Lee uses this conversation to foreshadow the conflict to come and the case s impact on the children. Scout reflects on this conversation in her narration and realises Atticus wanted her to learn to always stand up for what she believes in, even if it means fighting a losing battles, as her own morals are more important

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