In Chapter 8, for the first time in a while, Maycomb receives some unexpectedly harsh snowfall. Mr. Avery informs the Jem and Scout that that the cold winter is the effect of the children disobeying their parents. Due to the cancellation of school, Scout and Jem make a snowman however they come to know that there is not enough snow to do this. Instead, they use dirt and cover the snowman to look like their unpleasant neighbor, Mr. Avery. After seeing the resemblance, Atticus suggests they change the identity to avoid hurting Mr. Avery. In the middle of that night, Scout wakes up to Atticus telling her that Miss Maudie's house is on fire. Atticus takes his children outside while he helps the neighbors carry out some of her furniture and
