Question

2. How is waiting for the verdict similar to the mad dog scene? How is it like watching Atticus with an empty gun?

Answer 1

@Will.H

Answer 2

copy paste what you wrote before (the answer that you submitted)

Answer 3

: "Atticus put his foot on the rung of a chair and rubbed his hand slowly down the side of his thigh" just before he shoots the dog. He performs the same gesture just before the jury enters. This is what triggers Scout's memory of the event as she watches, waiting for the verdict.

Answer 4

@kittiwitti1

Answer 5

It looks like you already have the answer down.

Answer 6

You're comparing the actions of Atticus during the trial to his actions during the rabid dog scene right?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

but i cant use that answer... cause i got it off google

Answer 9

Well, you can reword it... right lol

Answer 10

i might... i actually just did that and got this:

Answer 11

: "Atticus put his foot on the rung of a seat and rubbed his hand gradually down the side of his thigh" just before he shoots the puppy. He plays out a similar signal just before the jury enters. This is the thing that triggers Scout's memory of the occasion as she watches, sitting tight for the decision.

Answer 12

you can't change the words in the quote lol

Answer 13

is it a quote? i thought it was a flashback

Answer 14

\[\large{\color{red}{\text{Original}}}\]"Atticus put his foot on the rung of a chair and rubbed his hand slowly down the side of his thigh" just before he shoots the dog. He performs the same gesture just before the jury enters. This is what triggers Scout's memory of the event as she watches, waiting for the verdict.
\[\large{\color{red}{\text{Edited version}}}\]"Atticus put his foot on the rung of a chair and rubbed his hand slowly down the side of his thigh" right before he shoots the dog. This is the same thing he did before the jury entered the courtroom during the trial. The action triggers the memory of the incident in Scout, who is watching the trial.

Answer 15

if it's from the book it's a quote

Answer 16

Although you should put a page number, wherever you find the quote

Answer 17

ohh ok thank you... could you help me re-word some more?

Answer 18

MLA citation

Answer 19

ill tag you