What does four years my senior mean in To Kill a Mockingbird?

What does four years my senior mean in To Kill a Mockingbird?

what does “jem was four years my senior?” mean? It means jem was four years older than me. who was in an accident at the beginning of the book? jem, he injured his arm. how old were jem and scout when the incident happened.

What is the main idea of Chapter 14 in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Summary: Chapter 14 One day, Scout tries to ask Atticus what “rape” is, and the subject of the children’s trip to Calpurnia’s church comes up. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout she cannot go back the next Sunday. Later, she tries to convince Atticus to get rid of Calpurnia, saying that they no longer need her.

What chapter does Scout make fun of at school?

Then she splits her knuckle on his front teeth. But, because she has called Francis a name, Scout is punished with a “licking” from Uncle Jack. Scout gets into a fight with Cecil at the start of Chapter 9 because he accuses her father of defending African-Americans in court.

Did Jem kill Bob?

The novel ends after Bob Ewell attacks Scout and Jem, and Boo Radley rescues them, killing Bob in the process. Atticus, who believes Jem is the one who killed Bob, thinks Heck wants to cover up the truth to protect Jem. Atticus is adamantly against lying to protect Jem.

Who is Scout’s cousin?

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	DESCRIPTION
Joshua	St. Clair	Jem and Scout’s cousin.
Sam	Levy	A neighbor of the Finches. Fine man.
Braxton	Underwood	The sole owner of Maycomb’s tribune.
Dolphus	Raymond	Rich man with a black mistress.

Why do Scout and Jem Fight Chapter 14?

Hence, all in all, Jem and Scout begin to fight because ridicule from racial tensions is wearing Jem down emotionally. In addition, Jem is growing up, which makes Scout feel inferior to him, leading to further fighting. Jem comment ignites Scout’s anger because she is sick of Jem acting superior.

What do Dill and Scout talk about in Chapter 14?

Dill says that he and Scout should get themselves a baby, and tells her a story about where babies come from (no sex is involved in his account, fortunately), and they slowly doze off. Just before they fall asleep, Scout asks Dill why Boo Radley has never run off.