To Kill a Mockingbird

Why do the four men give up their seats for Jem, Scout, Dill, and Reverend Sykes? What does this show us?

Chapter 16

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They give up their seats out of respect for Atticus and Revrend Sykes. This really shows where their values are. It shows that they side with Tom Robinson and believe in their father.

They give up their seats due to the racist values during this time. We all know the story of Rosa Parks, and how blacks were supposed to get up for white people back then. This shows us how prevalent segregation and racism are during this time, and even though small details like that may go unnoticed they most likely have a deeper meaning or connection.

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Myself and TKAM