Lying Flashcards
“When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness’ sake. But don’t make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion quicker than adults, and evasion simply muddles them.”
-Scout to his brother Jack.
-Jack tried to discipline Scout for using inappropriate language.
-Humorous context but:
-Children cannot understand lies.
-Atticus’ parenting is to be straightforward with his children.
-Reassures that Scout’s narration is reliable, because Atticus tells her truth about events happening.
“one must lie under certain circumstances and at all times when one can’t do anything about them.”
-Scout’s answer when Atticus asks if she would like her aunt to come live with them.
-She expresses a more advanced understanding of lying than Atticus believes she has.
-Demonstrates her interpretation of the limits placed on her.
