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What chapter are these quotes from and how do they show the effect of human dignity in To Kill A Mockingbird?"Not in money," Atticus said, "but...

1) This quote is from Chapter 2, when Mr. Cunningham pays Atticus for his legal services in various favors and gifts, like wood for the stove and turnip greens. The Cunninghams refuse to accept charity, despite living in abject poverty. They keep their dignity by insisting on paying Atticus for his services the only way they can—through goods they can scrounge together over the course of a year.


2) This quote is from Chapter 11,...

1) This quote is from Chapter 2, when Mr. Cunningham pays Atticus for his legal services in various favors and gifts, like wood for the stove and turnip greens. The Cunninghams refuse to accept charity, despite living in abject poverty. They keep their dignity by insisting on paying Atticus for his services the only way they can—through goods they can scrounge together over the course of a year.


2) This quote is from Chapter 11, after Atticus makes Jem read to Mrs. Dubose. She has just died and Atticus is explaining to the children how Jem's reading was able to distract her from her morphine addiction, which she wanted to overcome before dying. She was able to do it, and displayed both courage and dignity in the struggle. 


3) This quote is from Chapter 20, when Scout and Dill talk to Mr. Raymond who has children with a colored woman. He confides in them that he pretends to be drunk so that people will have an excuse for his behavior. Mr. Raymond wants to live with the mother of his children in peace and with dignity, but the segregation and racism of the community won't allow that. 


4) This quote is also from Chapter 20, when Atticus is giving his closing argument. He is saying that, because Tom felt sorry for Mayella's poverty and loneliness, the Ewells felt robbed of their dignity. The Ewell family has very little in the world, but one thing they do have is the feeling they are "better" than black people. To have a black person pity them was too much, especially for Bob Ewell.


5) This last quote is from Chapter 24 and comes after Aunt Alexandra and Scout hear about Tom Robinson's death and have to carry on entertaining their guests at tea. Scout learns that there are some good parts to being a lady, including the ability to act with dignity and self-composure even under trying circumstances.

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