Characters
Who doesn't appreciate Calpurnia bringing Scout and Jem to the black church?
Lula
What is the major conflict between Lula and Calpurnia?
Lula believes that Calpurnia should not have brought Jem and Scout to First Purchase church.
Why does Reverend Syke lock everyone inside the church?
Because they have not received enough money for Helen.
What theme does Dill's conflict highlight?
Despite physical needs being met, a child will suffer if their emotional needs are not met.
Who is Tom Robinson's wife?
Helen
What is the primary conflict between Dill and his parents?
What changes about Calpurnia when she is at church?
Her inflection changes.
What theme does Scout's conflict with Aunt Alexandra highlight?
Societal expectations enforcing gender roles result in internal conflict and struggle in youth.
Who wants Scout to act more ladylike?
Aunt Alexandra
What is the primary conflict between Aunt Alexandra and Scout?
Scout fitting into gender roles.
Where is Dill found hiding?
Under Scout's bed.
What theme does the external conflict Atticus and his family face highlight?
External conflict and rejection from the community occur when attempting to break societal norms of racism.
Which relative of Atticus tried to assassinate the president?
Cousin Joshua
What does Aunt Alexandra think Scout needs?
Why does Tom Robinson's wife need money?
Because she can't find work.
What is another theme that Scout and Aunt Alexandra's conflict highlights?
Similar to Geraldine from The Bluest Eye, adults in this book ignore children's emotional needs, which leads to challenges in a developing identity.
Who is against Scout visiting Calpurnia's house?
Aunt Alexandra
What does Aunt Alexandra think of the Finch family line?
Believes the Finch family line is superior.
Where is Atticus called every 2 weeks?
The legislature.
What makes Atticus a good parent to Scout and Jem despite not being like other parents? What theme does this develop?
He fulfills their emotional needs, which develops the theme that emotionally supporting children is the most important role of a parent.