To Kill a Mockingbird

In this chapter Scout learns something about being a true lady. Explain.

Chapter 24

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In this chapter, Atticus comes home and tells Aunt Alexander that Tom Robinson has died. She's kinda upset i guess, because she thinks it's really unfair. she along with everyone else knows that Tom is innocent and she knows he got killed for no reason. stupid bob ewell. but anyways scout says "if Auntie could be a lady at a time like this, so could i."

I believe this refers to the revelation of Tom Robinson's death, and the fact that Scout was present with her aunt and other women from the missionary circle for their "tea." She was told to say nothing in front of the other women, and she returned to the room in total silence. By learning from her aunts' example, she sees that "ladies" don't gossip..........

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To Kill a Mockingbird/ Chapter 24

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In this chapter, Atticus comes home and tells Aunt Alexandra that Tom Robinson has died. She gets upset, because she thinks it's really unfair. She, along with everyone, else knows that Tom is innocent and she knows he got killed for no reason. Scout sees a different side of her aunt here and concludes that "if Auntie could be a lady at a time like this, so could I."