Characters
Who is the protagonist of To Kill a Mockingbird
Maycomb, Alabama
Maycomb county
Name one Major Theme of the Novel
Innocence, Family, Morality, Social Inequality, Racial Discrimination
What is the Narrator's Point of View in the Novel?
First Person POV
(Scout Narrates)
Define the word "Prejudice"
bias, preconceived opinion not based on reason
unfriendly feelings towards a particular individual, group of people, race, etc.
Which character is accused of a crime in the trial?
Tom Robinson
What is the Central Conflict in To Kill a Mockingbird?
The trial; Atticus defending Tom Robinson.
How does the novel address issues of racism and prejudice?
Angry Mobs trying to get Tom Robinson,
Hate speech towards Black People,
Tom Robinson being accused due to being Black,
etc.
What figure of speech is this an example of:
"Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove"
Simile
The phrase is a comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"
What do "Jim Crow Laws" refer to?
Laws that enforced racial segregation.
Name Scout's Older Brother.
Jem Finch
Who is the author of the book?
Harper Lee
What lessons can be learned from the trial?
The Justice system doesn't always work,
Logic is not enough to convince discriminatory minds,
etc.
What is the meaning of the title of the To Kill a Mockingbird?
Killing a mockingbird is a sin because all mockingbirds do is sing beautiful songs.
Define the word "Injustice"
Unfair, unlawful treatment
Lack of fairness or justice
Who is Atticus Finch?
The Father of Jem and Scout.
Explain the significance of the Mockingbird in the story.
The Mockingbird represents innocence/
The act of killing a mockingbird is a sin.
Discuss the theme of empathy in To Kill a Mockingbird
Scout and Jem learn empathy from characters like Atticus and Calpurnia, to show compassion and understanding to other characters.
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. "
Describe the use of symbolism in the courtroom scene
Judge's gavel represents justice and order allowing Tom Robinson to speak his side.
The lights coming on during the trial signifies facts and truth being revealed about Tom and Mayella
Explain the concept of stereotype, and how it fits into To Kill a Mockingbird
The people of Maycomb believe stereotypes of Black people as untrustworthy or violent people.
What is the name of Bob Ewell's Daughter?
Mayella Ewell
What event triggers the trial?
Tom Robinson is accused of raping Mayella Ewell
In what ways does the novel explain the loss of innocence?
Jem and Scout being exposed to racism.
Witnessing how unfair the judicial system, and society are.
Analyze the use of Irony in the novel
Tom Robinson being accused despite not having committed any crime.
What is the meaning of the term equality
Being equal in terms of status, rights, responsibilities.
Treating every person the same no matter their background, race, etc.