To Kill a Mockingbird Questions on Mr. Cunningham
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What does the quote “Hey, Mr. Cunningham. How's your entailment gettin' along?” mean in To Kill a Mockingbird?
The quote "Hey, Mr. Cunningham. How's your entailment gettin' along?" from To Kill a Mockingbird is spoken by Scout during a tense confrontation outside the jailhouse. She uses the term "entailment"...
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What page does Scout dissuade Mr. Cunningham from attacking Atticus?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout dissuades Mr. Cunningham from attacking Atticus in chapter 15, page 155. She interrupts a mob surrounding Atticus by directly addressing Mr. Cunningham, reminding him...
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The factors that persuade the lynching party to abandon their attempt on Tom's life in To Kill a Mockingbird
The lynching party abandons their attempt on Tom's life due to Scout's innocent conversation with Mr. Cunningham, which humanizes Atticus and diffuses the mob's aggression. Her presence and words...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, why won't Mr. Cunningham work for the WPA?
Mr. Cunningham refuses to work for the WPA because he is committed to maintaining his independence and preserving his farm. Despite the economic benefits of a WPA job during the Great Depression, he...
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When does Mr. Cunningham deliver hickory nuts in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mr. Cunningham delivers hickory nuts to the Finch family as a form of payment for legal services provided by Atticus Finch. This occurs after Scout explains to her teacher that the Cunninghams are...
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How do Scout and Jem make Mr. Cunningham stand in Atticus's shoes in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout and Jem make Mr. Cunningham stand in Atticus's shoes by reminding him of their shared humanity and past kindnesses. Scout's innocent conversation about Cunningham's son and Atticus's help with...
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What are the implications of this sentence from To Kill a Mockingbird: “If he held his mouth right, Mr. Cunningham...
The sentence implies Mr. Cunningham values independence and land ownership over financial security. The idiom "hold his mouth right" suggests he could obtain a WPA job by aligning with government...
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What are four statements made by Mr. Cunningham in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Mr. Cunningham makes several notable statements. Outside Tom Robinson's jail cell, he tells Atticus, "Get aside from the door, Mr. Finch." Despite initially ignoring Scout's...
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How do Mr. Tate's and Mr. Cunningham's mobs differ in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mr. Tate's group consists of concerned and moral citizens of Maycomb who subtly pressure Atticus to move Tom Robinson, without intending to kill him. In contrast, Mr. Cunningham's mob, made up of...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is Mr. Cunningham's job?
Mr. Cunningham is a poor farmer in To Kill a Mockingbird, representing the poverty in Maycomb. Unable to pay with money, he compensates Atticus Finch for legal services with goods like firewood and...