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Why does Atticus scold Scout and Jem after the fire has been put out and they’ve returned home safely?

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Answer:

Because she made the mess to begin with.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the fire happened he scolded her because she had everything to do with it and it was almost a scold of relief.

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