Characters
The narrator of the story
Scout
The mysterious neighbor who the children are very interested in.
Boo Radley
"She was furious, and when she was furious, Calpurnia's grammar became erratic. When in tranquility, her grammar was as good as anybody's in Maycomb."
Calpurnia was mad at Scout for being rude to Walter. Her grammar becomes unstable, when it's usually good.
What is the tone of this quote: "She was furious, and when she was furious, Calpurnia's grammar became erratic. When in tranquility, her grammar was as good as anybody's in Maycomb."
Angry
What is the mood of this quote: "She was furious, and when she was furious, Calpurnia's grammar became erratic. When in tranquility, her grammar was as good as anybody's in Maycomb."
Chaotic, uncomfortable
The narrators brother. He likes football.
Jem
One of Scout's classmates. He joins them for "dinner"
Walter Cunningham
"They come first day every year and then leave. The truant lady gets 'em here 'cause she threatens 'em with the sheriff, but she's give up tryin' to hold 'em."
The Ewells only come to the school on the first day. They only come so the school doesn't call the police.
What is the tone of this quote: "They come first day every year and then leave. The truant lady gets 'em here 'cause she threatens 'em with the sheriff, but she's give up tryin' to hold 'em."
Serious, sneaky
What is the mood of this quote: "They come first day every year and then leave. The truant lady gets 'em here 'cause she threatens 'em with the sheriff, but she's give up tryin' to hold 'em."
Unsettling, uncomfortable
Father of Scout and Jem. Is a lawyer
Atticus
Scout's teacher
Miss. Caroline
"One afternoon as I raced by, something caught my eye and caught it in such a way that I took a deep breath, a long look around, and went back."
Scout saw something that intrigued her when she was going past the Radley place. She looked around and went to see what it was.
What is the tone of this quote:"One afternoon as I raced by, something caught my eye and caught it in such a way that I took a deep breath, a long look around, and went back."
Curiousity
What is the mood of this quote: "One afternoon as I raced by, something caught my eye and caught it in such a way that I took a deep breath, a long look around, and went back."
Scared, unsure
The finch's African American housekeeper. A mother figure to the kids.
Calpurnia
Jem and Scout's friend who comes just for the summer.
Dill
"Jem flicked open the tiny catch. Inside were two scrubbed and polished pennies, one on top of the other. Jem examined them."
Jem opened the box and saw two polished pennies.
What is the tone of this quote: "Jem flicked open the tiny catch. Inside were two scrubbed and polished pennies, one on top of the other. Jem examined them."
Curious, unsure
What is the mood of this quote: "Jem flicked open the tiny catch. Inside were two scrubbed and polished pennies, one on top of the other. Jem examined them."
Mysterious, curious
He goes to school only once a year.
Burris Ewell
Bonus question: Where is Scout and Jem's mom?
She died
“The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In Spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water, but drew him no nearer than the light-pole on the corner, a safe distance from the Radley gate. There he would stand, his arm around the fat pole, staring and wondering”
Dill was really interested in the Radley place and he would stand on the corner and stare at the house, despite Jem and Scout telling him to be careful.
What is the tone of this quote: “The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In Spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water, but drew him no nearer than the light-pole on the corner, a safe distance from the Radley gate. There he would stand, his arm around the fat pole, staring and wondering”
Fascination, curiousity
What is the mood of this quote: “The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In Spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water, but drew him no nearer than the light-pole on the corner, a safe distance from the Radley gate. There he would stand, his arm around the fat pole, staring and wondering”
Nervous, curious