TKAM Significant Quotations - Match the quotation with who says

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Who says: “That’s what I thought, too, when I was your age. If there’s just one kind of folks, why can’t they get along with each other? If they’re all alike, why do they go out of their way to despise each other?”

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Jem

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Who says: “Always wanted a smaller house, Jem Finch. Gives me more yard. Just think, I’ll have more room for my azaleas now!”

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Miss Maudie

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Who says: “And she said you taught me all wrong, so we can’t ever read any more, ever. Please don’t send me back, please sir”

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Scout

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Who says: “They're certainly entitled to think that, and they're entitled to full respect for their opinions... but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience”

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Atticus

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Who says: “Sometimes the Bible in the hand of one man is worse than a whisky bottle in the hand of [another]”

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Miss Maudie

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What is the significance of Jem's quote about people getting along?

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It reflects Jem's understanding of human nature and the complexities of social relationships.

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What does Miss Maudie's statement about her house reveal about her character?

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It shows her appreciation for nature and her positive outlook on life.

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What does Scout's plea about reading indicate about her character?

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It highlights her love for learning and her vulnerability as a child.

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What is the main idea of Atticus's quote regarding conscience?

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It emphasizes the importance of individual morality over societal opinions.

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How does Miss Maudie's quote about the Bible and whisky reflect her views on morality?

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It suggests that moral authority can be misused, and that intentions matter more than the symbols of morality.