Chapter 12 To Kill a Mockingbird quotes

Q: What are some quotes from Chapter 12 in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Its not necessary to tell all you know. Its not lady-like—in the second place, folks dont like to have somebody around knowin more than they do. It aggravates em.

Q: What is the most famous quote from To Kill a Mockingbird?

The one thing that doesnt abide by majority rule is a persons conscience.” Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—” Sir?” —until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

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What are some quotes from Chapter 12 in To Kill a Mockingbird?
What is the most famous quote from To Kill a Mockingbird?
What is Jem like in Chapter 12?

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1 To Kill A Mockingbird Chapters Key Quotes

2 Important Quotations Explained
CONTEXT- Lula (a black churchgoer) berating Cal for bringing Jem and Scout to church QUOTATION- “’You ain’t got no business bringin’ white chillun here-they got their church, we got our’n. It is our church, ain’t it, Miss Cal?’ Calpurnia said, ‘It’s the same God, ain’t it?’” pg 131 EXPLANATION- The racial divide in Maycomb is so strong that even the black community believes it is unnatural to mix, even if it is to their detriment. Lula represents a protective nature borne out of having so little-she wants to keep what she has safe. Cal’s response reminds Lula of her Christian values, and the idea that everyone is equal in the eyes of God

3 Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT- Scout reflects on Aunt Alexandra’s view of heritage QUOTATION- “Somewhere I had received the impression that Fine Folks were people who did the best they could with the sense they had, but Aunt Alexandra was of the opinion…that the longer a family had been squatting on one patch of land, the finer it was. ‘That makes the Ewells fine folks then,’ said Jem.” pg 143 EXPLANATION- Scout believes that the way people act tells you about their values and morals; however Aunt Alexandra carries prejudiced views based on family history-undermined by idea of Ewells (despised by community) falling under Aunt Alexandra’s category of ‘Fine Folks’ due to long history in Maycomb-makes Aunt Alexandra seem narrow minded and ignorant

4 Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT- Scout describes Maycomb’s history QUOTATION- “Maycomb…grew inward. New people so rarely settled there, the same families married the same families until the members of the community looked faintly alike…there was indeed a caste system in Maycomb, but to my mind it wored this way: the older citizens…were utterly predictable to one another: they took for granted attitudes, character shading, even gestures, as having been repeated in each generation and refined by time.” pg EXPLANATION- Maycomb has a history featuring little diversity, with generation after generation staying and mixing amongst themselves, each person developing the same mannerisms, appearance and attitudes. This leads Maycomb to become very narrow-minded and resistant to change

5 Key Quotation Analysis
CONTEXT- Scout observes Jem and Atticus after mob attempt on Tom Robinson QUOTATION- “As Atticus’ fists went to his hips, so did Jem’s, and as they faced each other I could see little resemblance between them…but they were somehow alike. Mutual defiance made them alike.” pg 168 EXPLANATION- Lee’s character description indicates the parallels between Atticus and Jem-their stubborn nature causes conflict between them, but makes them similar. Both headstrong and believe they know right from wrong-shows Atticus’ lessons have paid off, but working against him here!

6 Important Quotations Explained
CONTEXT- Atticus is ambushed by a mob trying to lynch Tom QUOTATION- “Hey Mr Cunningham.’ …I looked around and up at Mr Cunningham, whose face was equally impassive. The he did a peculiar thing. He squatted down and took me by both shoulders. ‘I’ll tell him you said hey, little lady,’ he said. Then he straightened up and waved a big paw. ‘Let’s clear out,’ he called. ‘Let’s get going, boys.’” pg 170 EXPLANATION- Scout’s innocent identification of Mr Cunningham shames him into reconsidering his actions. Her naïve reference to his entailment and other issues embarrasses Cunningham in front of the mob, and forces him to reflect on Atticus’ kindness-shows how Lee uses the Finch family as the moral compass of the novel

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Jem's character pg 121

Jem was twelve

Jem's character pg 121

Overnight it seemed Jem had acquired an alien set of values and was trying to impose on me

Jem's character pg 121

It's time you started bein a girl and actin right'

Calpurnias/ Scouts character pg 121

Calpurnia would do until Dill came

Calpurnias/ scouts character pg 121

I began to think there was some skill involved in being a girl

scouts character pg 122

With him, life was routine: without him, life was unbearable. I stayed miserable for 2 days

Jem's character pg 122

He had aquired a maddening air of wisdom

Calpurnias character pg 123

But that night she invaded his privacy and provoked an outburst

Calpurnias character pg 123

I don't want anyone sayin I don't look after my children

Jem's character pg 124

Jem's colour blind

Racism/ Prejudice in Maycomb pg 124

Negros worshipped in it on Sundays and white men gambled in it on weekdays

Black community pg 124

It was a happy cemetery

Calpurnias character pg 125

It's the same God, ain't it?

Prejudice against women pg 127

I was confronted with the Impurity of Women doctrine that seemed to preoccupy all clergymen

Black community pg 128

Reverent Sykes intended to sweat the amount due out of his flock

Black community pg 128

This church has no better friend than your daddy

Black community pg 130

Coloured folk don't show their ages so fast

Prejudice, Calpurnias character pg 132

That Calpurnia led a modest double life never dawned on me

Racism in Myacomb pg 132

But Cal, You know better

Calpurnias character pg 132

Supposed you and asout talked coloured folks talk

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What are some quotes from Chapter 12 in To Kill a Mockingbird?

“'It's not necessary to tell all you know. It's not lady-like—in the second place, folks don't like to have somebody around knowin' more than they do. It aggravates 'em.

What is the most famous quote from To Kill a Mockingbird?

“The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.” “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—” “Sir?” “—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

What is Jem like in Chapter 12?

Chapter 12 Jem was twelve. He was difficult to live with, inconsistent, moody. His appetite was appalling, and he told me so many times to stop pestering him I consulted Atticus: “Reckon he's got a tapeworm?” Atticus said no, Jem was growing. I must be patient with him and disturb him as little as possible.