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jcollins98762
jcollins98762

Who was Scout's favorite relative?

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Posted by jcollins98762 on Tuesday August 11, 2009 at 11:19 AM and tagged with characters, favorite relative, scout.

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  1. lhc
    lhc Teacher
    Middle School

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    Scout's favorite relative, by far, was Uncle Jack Finch, brother of her father Atticus.  Scout has always enjoyed and gotten along well with Jack, but his Christmas visit does not bode well when she curses at dinner.  He sits her down after supper and warns her not to speak that way in front of him.  During the same visit, when Atticus, Jack and the children travel to Finch's Landing for Christmas, Scout gets in trouble again for hitting Francis, her Aunt Alexandra's grandson.  Francis had been calling Atticus as a "nigger lover," referring to the upcoming trial of Tom Robinson, causing Scout to lose her temper.  Jack spanks her, and she is very angry with her uncle because he didn't even ask her for her side of the story.  After Jack gives her a chance to explain, he becomes angry again, this time at Francis, and he and Scout are able to re-establish their friendly relationship. 

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    Posted by lhc on Tuesday August 11, 2009 at 1:06 PM

  2. mtswiri
    mtswiri Student
    High School - 12th Grade

    JACK FINCH

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    Posted by mtswiri on Thursday August 13, 2009 at 4:26 AM

  3. mluckisto
    mluckisto Student
    High School - 12th Grade

    Jack finch Atticus brother

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    Posted by mluckisto on Thursday August 13, 2009 at 4:32 AM