Scout learns several important lessons and values from her interactions with Walter Cunningham Jr. throughout the novel. At the beginning of the novel, Jem stops Scout from beating Walter up on the playground at school and invites Walter over for dinner. While Walter is eating dinner, he begins to pour syrup over his meal and Scout openly criticizes him. Calpurnia talks to Scout in the kitchen and explains the importance of showing respect to Walter...
Scout learns several important lessons and values from her interactions with Walter Cunningham Jr. throughout the novel. At the beginning of the novel, Jem stops Scout from beating Walter up on the playground at school and invites Walter over for dinner. While Walter is eating dinner, he begins to pour syrup over his meal and Scout openly criticizes him. Calpurnia talks to Scout in the kitchen and explains the importance of showing respect to Walter and not judging him. She teaches Scout that everyone deserves to be respected, regardless of social class. Scout learns the importance of having manners and respecting others from Walter's visit.
In Chapter 23, Atticus explains the Cunninghams' family background to his children and tells them that the Cunninghams have integrity and morals. Scout learns that character is not associated with wealth. The fact that Walter Cunningham Jr. comes from a poor family does not mean that he is not a morally upright individual. Scout mentions that she was glad that she had defended Walter Cunningham Jr. on the first day of school after hearing that his relative initially supported Tom Robinson and that Walter came from a good family. Walter Cunningham Jr. indirectly teaches Scout the significance of being kind and helpful to others. Scout learns that her good deeds can have positive effects in the future and are not overlooked.
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