characters
Who is the narrator?
Scout
Who visits Maycomb each summer?
Dill
What does the mockingbird symbolize?
Innocence / harmless people who do no harm.
Why is Scout frustrated with Miss Caroline?
Scout is frustrated because she already knows how to read, but Miss Caroline wants her to stop reading at home.
What kind of town is Maycomb?
A small, old, traditional Southern town
What do Scout and Jem find hidden in the tree AND who stops this interaction from happening?
Hidden treasures and Nathan Radley
Why does Jem lose his pants?
The children were sneaking around the Radley's backyard. They soon got caught and were running away, leaving Jem to get stuck in the fence. To break loose, he had to leave his pants behind.
What does Atticus teach Scout about judging others?
Atticus teaches Scout to consider things from another person's point of view before judging them.
Why are the children fascinated by Boo?
They have heard frightening rumors about Boo and are curious because they don't actually know him.
Why is Atticus unpopular with some people?
Atticus becomes unpopular with some people because he agrees to defend Tom Robinson.
What does Mrs. Dubose's story reveal about courage?
Courage can mean fighting a difficult personal battle even when success is uncertain
What happens with the mad dog?
The "mad dog" had rabies. Atticus put the dog down with one shot.
What does Mrs. Dubose teach Jem about courage?
Mrs. Dubose teaches Jem that courage means fighting through something difficult even when the odds are against you.
Why does Jem's view of Boo begin to change?
When Jem finds his pants mended and Scout with a blanket after the fire, in addition to the gifts from the tree, he realizes his prejudice was wrong.
What is Calpurnia's role in the Finch family?
Calpurnia is the Finch family's cook and helps raise Scout and Jem.
What does Scout's changing perspective show about her?
She is becoming more mature and learning that people and situations are more complicated than they first appear.
Why does Atticus make Jem read to Mrs. Dubose?
Jem ruined Mrs. Dubose's flowers. As a punishment, he was sent to read to her to learn about real courage and perseverance.
How does Boo connect to the mockingbird symbol?
Boo is innocent and does not intend to harm the children, yet people judge and fear him based on rumors.
How does Scout's perspective mature?
After speaking with Miss Maudie, Scout increasingly learns to consider other people's perspectives instead of immediately judging them.
How does social class affect Maycomb?
Maycomb has a strong social hierarchy. Family background, wealth, race, and reputation affect how people are treated.
Which character best represents courage? explain.
Atticus or Mrs. Dubose.
Which event is most important to Scout's development?
Scout starting school, the children's experiences with Boo, Atticus defending Tom Robinson, the mad dog, or Mrs. Dubose.
How does Part One develop the theme of prejudice?
Lee shows prejudice through the way people judge others based on race, family, class, reputation, and rumors rather than truly knowing them.
How does Harper Lee show that appearances can be misleading?
Lee shows appearances can be misleading through Boo Radley, Atticus, Mrs. Dubose, and other characters. The children initially misunderstand several people.
How does Maycomb's culture influence the characters?
Maycomb's traditions, gossip, social classes, and racial attitudes influence how characters behave and how they judge one another.