Web Analytics
Answered

  1. Why is Atticus reluctant to take the rifle and shoot the rabid dog? (1 point)

AAtticus is a coward.
BAtticus will not use a gun unless it is absolutely necessary
CAtticus is afraid of injuring the children.

Verified Answer :

BAtticus will not use a gun unless it is absolutely necessary. It is part of his code of honor. He believes you should try to reason first.

Atticus is reluctant to take the rifle and shoot the rabid dog because Option B. Atticus will not use a gun unless it is absolutely necessary. The book being talked about here is To Kill a Mockingbird.


The explanation for the correct option is as mentioned below:


• Atticus doesn’t even like shooting guns.


• He believes that his skills are given to him by God and are an unfair advantage for him as compared to others.


• He also holds the belief that a gentleman never takes advantage of another living being.


• This is why he is reluctant to shoot the dog as it goes against his code of honor.


Therefore, he was not willing to shoot the dog as he holds the belief to not hurt anyone unless it is absolutely necessary.


Learn more about To Kill A Mockingbird here:

https://brainly.com/question/2232858

Related Questions