Explain why Atticus does not want to participate in the story about the knife. What does he think took place?

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What does the knife symbolize in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Kitchen Knife

the Kitchen Knife Symbolizes Jem and Scout's childhood and friendship. This symbol is important because if Miss Maudie hadn't given Scout the chance to spend time with her, Scout would be all alone, since Jem and Dill were always excluding her.

Explanation:

the thesis statement : d

the answer should be d) he was one of those young thousands who greeted the war with a certain amount of relief, welcoming the liberation from webs of tangled emotion" since it is the best option because it shows his desire to free himself. 

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