Characters
The narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Scout Finch
The ending of Of Mice and Men
George shoots Lennie
This object represents logical thinking in Lord of the Flies.
Piggy's glasses
"I am fortune's fool!"
Romeo
The author of To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
This character is responsible for the death of Lady Macbeth.
Lady Macbeth
She accuses Tom of a crime he did not commit.
Mayella Ewell
This symbol represents hope for reclaiming the past (and money)
The green light on Daisy's dock
"A man's got to take care of his own kind."
George
What is the historical period in which Of Mice and Men is set?
The Great Depression
This character would rather be miserable but rich and respected.
Daisy
The manner of Gatsby's death
Shot by Myrtle's husband Wilson
This word is one of the most frequently used words in the play Macbeth, and it represents guilt.
"He is too full o' th' milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way."
Lady Macbeth
This story is based on actual historical figures from long ago.
Macbeth
This character is called "The Prince of Cats" and an adversary wants to take one of his nine lives.
Tybalt
The boys choose Ralph as their chief for this reason.
He blew the conch to gather them
A symbol reflecting innocence that should be protected, not harmed
"So we beat on, boats against the current."
Nick Carraway
This novel was harshly reviewed by critics, and marked their literary decline.
The Awakening
This character is the most sadistic of the boys on the island and is solely responsible for the death of a major character.
Roger
Edna's chosen form of creative expression.
Painting
In the Awakening, this motif represents the ability to rise above society's expectations.
Wings/Birds
"Remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
Atticus
This story takes place in the same era as part of The Color Purple, though it is set in New York rather than the rural South.
The Great Gatsby