what lawyer trick does jem fail

By tricking Jem with his scolding, Atticus has caused Jem to concede the only action left, that he was exposing Boo. This is the "oldest lawyer's trick on record." Approved by eNotes Editorial Team

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What is the lawyer's trick that Atticus uses to get Jem?

Explain the "lawyer's trick" that Atticus uses to get Jem to confess the truth about the game that the children play. He continuously questions Jem every time he is give a vague answer and even starts to finish their answers for them.

Why does Jem not want to get in trouble with his dad?

Cite a specific quote to support your answer. He does not want to get in trouble with his dad once he finds out that he didn't get his pants back from "Dill" (The fence). Their relationship is built on trust and respect for one another and Jem never gets in trouble.

How does Jem react when he learns about her discovery?

How does Jem react when he learns about her discovery? She finds two pieces of gum. Jem realises that it was from one of the trees in the Radley lot and tells her to spit it out What is the second thing that Scout finds in the oak tree?

Why did Jem stop scout from beating up Walter?

Cite specific textual evidence to support your answer. Beating him up satisfied her. Jem stopped her because it was not fair that she was bigger than him. Scout uses violence to relieve stress and to give her pleasure. How does Atticus treat Walter? What does this suggest about Atticus's character? Atticus treats Walter like a King at a feast.

What lawyer trick does JEM fall for?

What is the "lawyer's trick" that Atticus uses to get Jem to confess the truth about the game that the children play. Jem says the children were not trying to make fun of Boo, mistakenly admitting to Atticus that they had been playing the game before when Jem had denied it.

How does Atticus trick JEM into helping Mrs Dubose?

He was punished by needing to go to Mrs. Dubose's house every day to read to her. He learns that Mrs. Dubose was a Morphine addict and he was actually helping her by reading to her.

What is the simple trick that Atticus advises Scout to use?

Atticus tells Scout, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." He explains that if Scout learns this simple trick, she will get along much better with all types of people.

What does Atticus do at the end of chapter 5?

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