Characters
This character defends TomRobinson and faces criticism from his own family during Christmas
Atticus Finch
Scout gets into conflict at school because her teacher criticizes this family member's way of teaching her to read
Atticus Finch
This animal, representing hidden danger in moral courage, appears when Atticus proves he is not just old
A dog
or
Tom Johnson
Scouts understanding of Atticus begins to change in chapter 10 when she learns he was once known by this name
One Shot Finch
True or False...
Mockingbirds only copy other birds
False
This cousin of Scout pressures her to act more ladylike during the Finch family gathering
Francis Hancock
Scout walks away from this classmate after he insults Atticus
Cecil Jacobs
Mrs. Dubose's struggle with this substance symbolizes the idea that true courage is in fighting even when you know you will lose
morphine/ her addiction to it
A key development in Scout's maturity happens after Uncle Jack punishes her because she realizes adults do not always do this before judging
Mockingbirds mainly eat these two things
insects and berries
This elderly neighbor is known for her harsh personality
Mrs. Dubose
What lesson does Socut teach her Uncle
Listening to Scouts side of the story
At the end of chapter 11, the single camellia Mrs. Dubose leaves Jem symbolizes this act towards him after he ruined her flowers
Forgiveness
Jem develops a more adult understanding of courage after Atticus explains why Mr.s Dubose wanted to free herself from this before dying
morphine addiction
What does the scientific name, mimis polyglottos mean?
Means "many-tongued mimic"
Thus, the character punishes Scout for fighting, even though he understands why she did it
Uncle Jack
A major internal conflict for Scout is choosing between fighting people or following this advice from Atticus
Keeping her temper under control and walking away
Childhood innocence
The children's view of Atticus develops dramatically after he shoots the rabid dog because they realize he has this hidden quality
Quiet strength/talent/humility
A mockingbird can learn around this many songs in its lifetime
about 200 songs
This character is indirectly involved in the conflict, as his case causes tension within the Finch family.
Tom Robinson
What is the central conflict between Atticus and this aspect of Maycomb's society due to the case he is on
It is Maycomb's racism and prejudice
What is the symbolism of the books Jem reads to Mrs. Dubose
It is a bridge between opposing worlds and the understanding of true courage
Chapters 9-11 develop the novel's theme of moral courage through Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson even though he knows this will happen
The town will criticize and judge him and his family
This famous 19th-century naturalist wrote that the northern mockingbird could imitate with surprising exactness the songs of the other birds, noting its skill in his travel to the Americas
Charles Darwin