Chapter 10

Scout notices that her father is old, and does not do the propensities of other fathers of the town. She felt embarrassed because he was not like the regular parents who play football with their kids, or join their physical activity games. Atticus was a man who wore glasses, and love to read. He does not hunt, or fish. Later in chapter 10, a mad dog is presented in Scout's neighborhood, and the Sheriff asks Atticus to shoot the mad dog. Atticus had no difficulties in shooting the mad dog who was at a long distance. Scout and Jem get surprise about the skill Atticus had for shooting. Miss Maudie then explains to them that when Atticus was young he was known as the best shot of the county, and often called the "one shot finch" . Scout finally sees something to tell everyone about because she felt proud of her father's image but Jem tells her not to tell anyone because if Atticus never told them of the skill he had, it must had been for a reason.