Why does Ms. Maudie say "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird?"How do her words affect the reader's understanding of the story plot? Chapter 11

2. What lesson do you think Atticus wants Jem to learn by having him read to Mrs. Dubose?

3. How does Atticus explain the insult "n-lover" to Scout? Do you agree or disagree with his advice to her? Explain.

Miss Maudie talks about all the things that mockingbirds do not do: "They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" (To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 10). A mockingbird represents innocence in the story.

2. Overall, Atticus wants Jem to learn about "real courage" by reading to Mrs. Dubose and helping her conquer her morphine addiction. He wants Jem to see how Mrs. Dubose handles adversity in hopes that her courage will leave an indelible impression on his son.

3. When Scout asks Atticus what the term "n-lover" means, Atticus tells her that it is just one of those terms that doesn't mean anything. He proceeds to tell his daughter that it is a nasty term used by ignorant people who believe someone is favoring a Negro over and above themselves.

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