In Chapter 16, explain the significance of Scout comparing Atticus in front of the jail to Atticus "...standing in the middle of an empty waiting street, pushing up his glasses."

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To Kill a Mockingbird

In Chapter 16, explain the significance of Scout comparing Atticus in front of the jail to Atticus "...standing in the middle of an empty waiting street, pushing up his glasses."

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Asked by Caleb W #614160 on 2/20/2017 2:19 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/20/2017 2:29 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/20/2017 2:29 AM

Scout is referring to Atticus' calm demeanor, meaning that he was completely composed and unafraid as he faced the men, who came to lynch Tom Robinson.

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