Characters
This person is Scout's teacher.
Miss Caroline
What is Tom Robinson's fate?
He is shot and killed after trying to escape from prison.
What is Bob Ewell's real name?
Robert E. Lee Ewell
What does Jem realize about juries in Alabama?
No one in Maycomb wanted to be on a jury, so they had to call people from outside the town. He also realizes that women are not allowed to serve on juries.
This character threatens three characters in the book: Helen Robinson, Judge Taylor, and Atticus Finch. He also spits in Mr. Finch's face. He dies from a stab wound.
Bob Ewell
The story opens up with Scout telling the reader about how Jem broken are. At the end of the book, the reader learns how it happened. How did Jem break his arm?
Jem was attacked by Bob Ewell who was seeking revenge on Atticus.
Why does Atticus have Tom write his name during the trial?
To prove that he is left handed.
Why does Bob Ewell want to seek revenge on Atticus?
Atticus ruined what was left of Bob's reputation during the trial.
This character has had many children with African American women in Maycomb County. Though he is white, he doesn't get along with the white members of the African American community. He pretends to be drunk to avoid their judgment.
Dolphus Raymond
Who is the person who saved Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell's attack? How does Sheriff Tate say he's going to protect this person?
Boo Radley saves the children. Heck Tate will say that Bob Ewell fell on his knife.
Why is it obvious that Tom could not have beat up Mayella?
His left hand was caught in the cotton gin.
What does Jem realize about why Boo Radley by the end of the book?
Boo stays in his house because he wants to.
This character shows up at the Maycomb County jail to threaten Atticus and Tom Robinson. He seems to be ashamed of himself once Scout begins talking to him and asking him about his son.
Walter Cunningham
Why does Scout call out Miss Gates, her third grade teacher?
Miss Gates was criticizing Hitler's treatment of the Jews, but she discriminates against black individuals in her own community.
What does Tom highlight about Mayella's home life?
She's very lonely, and her siblings don't help her out with chores. She is also a victim of sexual abuse by her father.
Why does Miss Maudie believe that Maycomb has made progress?
The jury took several hours to deliberate and Judge Taylor appointed Atticus for a reason.
This character is optimistic that progress has been made in Maycomb. This character can be viewed as a mirror image to Atticus and as a sign on hope.
Miss Maudie
What does Mr. Underwood do after Tom Robinson is killed?
He writes an article about how it is a sin to "kill cripples." He compares Tom's death to the killing of songbirds.
What does Atticus ask the jury to do during his closing statement?
He asks them to stop stereotyping black men as evil and examine closely the behavior and conduct of Bob and Mayella before making a decisions. He wants to realize that all people are flawed, not just those of color.
How has Aunt Alexandra shown herself to be a dynamic character?