Chapter Ten Summary

It had not occurred to Mattu that he might love his American family. He recognizes the sacrifices every member of the Finch family has made to make him feel welcome, and he feels deeply indebted to them. As much as he loves the Finches, Mattu is desperate to be in the company of black people again, so he is thrilled when Daniel's family invites his out to dinner. Daniel's parents discuss their son's future plans, and their hopes for him to become a doctor. When they ask what Mattu would like to be, he thinks, "I want to be safe" (p. 145). Celestine looks proudly at Mattu and suggests that he, too, should become a doctor. A few days later, while Mrs. Finch is taking the Amabos to the zoo, Jared sneaks away to visit a jewelry store in the city. Although...