Question

"3. In thinking about the injustices faced by Tom and other

members of the African-American community, Atticus says,
"Don't fool youselves - it's all adding up and one of these days
we're going to pay the bill for it. I hope it's not in you children's
time."" What is his concern/prediction about the future?"

A) He predicts that the injustices will continue indefinitely.
B) He is hopeful that the injustices will be resolved soon.
C) He is concerned that the cumulative injustices will lead to future consequences.
D) He believes that the younger generation will be better equipped to address the injustices.

Answer 1

Atticus is concerned that the cumulative injustices faced by Tom and the African-American community will lead to negative consequences in the future.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Atticus' statement, he expresses concern about the future consequences of the injustices faced by Tom and the African-American community. He says that all of these injustices are adding up, and eventually, there will come a time when we have to pay the bill for them. He hopes that this payment doesn't happen during the time of the younger generation, indicating his worry that the cumulative injustices will lead to negative repercussions in the future.