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English 9
Chapter 31 Quotes and Theme
Growing up- By the end of the novel, Scout has grown into a lady. With the lesson she learns from Walter Cunningham’s visit, she treats Arthur as a guest with full respect. She no longer thinks of Boo as a mysterious man but as a neighbor who gave her more than she could ever return. When Boo asked Scout if she could take him home, she allowed Boo to keep his dignity by making it look as if Boo was escorting her down the sidewalk.
Perspective- Scout finally learns that if you really want to know a person, you have to stand in their shoes. The point of this lesson is to have sympathy for other people no matter who they are what they did. “Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Pg. 279 For a brief moment, she finally sees the world as Boo Radley saw it and understands how Boo love her and Jem like his own children. Before going to bed, she tells Arthur that Boo Radley was real nice. “When they finally saw him, why he hadn’t done any of those things . . . Atticus, he was real nice. . . .” Pg. 281
English 9
Chapter 31 Quotes and Theme
Growing up- By the end of the novel, Scout has grown into a lady. With the lesson she learns from Walter Cunningham’s visit, she treats Arthur as a guest with full respect. She no longer thinks of Boo as a mysterious man but as a neighbor who gave her more than she could ever return. When Boo asked Scout if she could take him home, she allowed Boo to keep his dignity by making it look as if Boo was escorting her down the sidewalk.
Perspective- Scout finally learns that if you really want to know a person, you have to stand in their shoes. The point of this lesson is to have sympathy for other people no matter who they are what they did. “Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Pg. 279 For a brief moment, she finally sees the world as Boo Radley saw it and understands how Boo love her and Jem like his own children. Before going to bed, she tells Arthur that Boo Radley was real nice. “When they finally saw him, why he hadn’t done any of those things . . . Atticus, he was real nice. . . .” Pg. 281
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