Vocab
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
Aberration
The instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually.
Edification
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
What is the name of the Finch family homestead?
Finch's Landing
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view..."
Atticus
a method of defamation expressed by print, writing, pictures, signs, effigies, or any communication embodied in physical form that is injurious to a person's reputation, exposes a person to public hatred, contempt or ridicule, or injures a person in his/her business or profession.
Libel
following afterwards
ensuing
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Indigenous
What was the excuse Dill made for Jem coming back from "playing" without his pants?
"The second grade was as bad as the first, only worse. . . The only good thing about the second grade was that this year I had to stay as late as Jem, and we usually walked home together at three o'clock."
Scout Finch
describes something that is innocent and unworldly
ingenuous
to cut up the limbs or parts of something
dismemberment
Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
Erratic
Who did the children originally model their snowman after?
Mr Avery
"Always wanted a smaller house. . . Gives me more yard. Just think, I'll have more room for my Azaleas now!"
Miss Maudie
it cannot be stopped or avoided
inevitable
to decrease or diminish in size or amount
Waning
A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
Melancholy
What's the name of the town this book is set in
Maycomb
"I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but I ain't so sure now!"
Jem
easy to miss or not see
inconspicuous
the act of keeping watch
vigil
gentle and kindly
Benign/Benevolent
What's the name of the man Atticus is defending in court?
Tom Robinson
"I can smell somebody an' tell if they're gonna die. An old lady taught me how. . . Jean Louise Finch, you are going to die in three days.
Dill