Characters
What is Atticus‘ profession?
A Lawyer
What is the name of the town the story takes place in?
Maycomb, Alabama
What are the morals of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Treating others with respect and kindness, even those who are different or marginalized.
Why does Atticus Finch take Tom Robison’s case knowing he’ll lose?
Atticus believes in the principles of justice and equality, and he sees the case as an opportunity to challenge the deeply ingrained racism of Maycomb.
What was Tom Robinson falsely accused of?
Sexual Assult/rape
Why does Mayella think Atticus is mocking her in the trial?
Mayella perceives Atticus as mocking her because she's unfamiliar with being treated with courtesy and respect.
Who is the mockingbird?
Tom Robinson
Who attacks the Finch kids?
Bob Ewell attacks Jem and Scout Finch. He is driven by anger and resentment towards Atticus Finch
Who is the man that Atticus defends?
Tom Robinson
What does Atticus spend much of his time asking Mr. Tate?
Specifically, he focuses on the location of the injuries, asking which eye was blackened and which side of her face was bruised. This questioning aims to establish the side of the face that was hit and to highlight the discrepancies in her testimony, which suggests Ewell's left-handedness.
What does Ms. Dubose teach Jem and Scout?
Mrs. Dubose teaches Jem and Scout the meaning of true courage. She demonstrates this by refusing to be addicted to morphine, despite the physical pain and discomfort it causes, showing them that courage isn't just about physical strength, but also about facing one's fears and prejudices.
Why is it a "sin to kill a mockingbird?"
It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird because they are innocent and harmless, representing the beauty and joy of the world.
What was the plan that the boys come up with to get Boo Radley to come out?
Jem and Dill, along with Scout, attempt to get Boo Radley to come out by sending him a note through his window.
Why was Bob Ewell still mad at Atticus Finch even after he won the trial?
Atticus effectively undermined Ewell's credibility and reputation during the trial by suggesting that Ewell, not Tom Robinson, beat Mayella.
What is ”Maycomb’s unusual disease”
Racism
Why were the Finch kids and Dill interested in Boo Radley?
The town rumors
How do we know Tom Robinson couldn’t have raped/beat Mayella up?
Bob Ewell has proven that he writes with his left hand, while Tom cannot even move his left arm without the help of his right. Even just by looking at these simple pieces of evidence it is clear that Tom could not have caused the injuries that Mayella sustained.
What is the significance of Tom Robinson's trial in the context of the racial and social climate of the time?
It exposes the pervasive racial prejudice and injustice that existed in the segregated South of the 1930s.
How does Scout and Jem’s perspective on the world change as they mature?
Scout and Jem's perspectives on the world evolve as they grow from childhood innocence to a more mature understanding of societal injustice and moral complexities.
Why did Mayella lie in the courtroom?
Fear of her father, embarrassment over her attraction to a Black man, and the social stigma surrounding interracial relationships in Maycomb.