Question

i dont want you to remember it. forget it. he went to the door and out of the room, shutting the door behind him. he nearly slammed it, but caught himself at the last minute and closed it softly. from harper lee, to kill a mockingbird. copyright 1960 by harper lee what does atticuss behavior in the passage suggest? he is angry that his children are forcing him to discuss the familys history. he is uncomfortable speaking to the children about their familys social status. he is upset about the impact his childrens behavior has had on the familys status in maycomb. he is worried that his children will be embarrassed to talk about social class.

Explanation:

Atticus's sharp request to forget the topic, his near-slamming of the door that he softens at the last moment, show he is distressed about how his children's actions have affected the Finch family's standing in Maycomb. His conflicted physical action (almost slamming then closing softly) reflects upset, not anger, discomfort, or worry about the children's embarrassment.

Answer:

He is upset about the impact his children's behavior has had on the family's status in Maycomb.