This chapter not only introduces Scout to the real world where racism is prevalent during this time period, but it also gives the reader clues about the trouble to come. Scout gets an education regarding the social values of Maycomb, one that Atticus wishes she and Jem didn't have to learn.
The two main events that foreshadow what will happen have to do with Scout learning about how the town feels about Atticus defending Tom Robinson. The other kids at school say terrible things about Atticus, and Scout learns the "n" word from them. Then at Christmas, her cousin says basically the same thing to Scout, and she responds with her fists. Then she gets in trouble with her uncle and gets a spanking from him. Scout's world is turned upside down in this chapter, and the reader is given clues that the same things will happen once the trial begins.
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