Personalities
Who is " a neighborhood scold?" Also known as the noisy, gossiping neighbor.
Ms. Stephanie Crawford
What is Atticus's profession?
Lawyer.
What does Scout mean whenever she says, " It was then, I suppose, that Jem and I first began to part company?"
She would rather Jem be in trouble than dead.
What does Jem's resistance to cry show about his character?
He wants to stay tough for Scout, he cares about what she thinks of him.
What do the children think of Boo Radley in the beginning of the story?
He is a mystery, scary, and they think he is a monster.
How does Calpurnia help the children?
She feeds them and cleans the house. She is the maid.
What does Scout mean when she says, "I tried to climb in Jem's skin and walk around in it..."
She is trying to realize what Jem is going through.
Describe the different traits of Atticus.
The children respect him, likes to avoid conflict, and is older than the other parents.
Why does Jem invite Walter Cunningham to dinner?
Jem feels bad because he is poor. Jem is showing sympathy and thinks that everyone is equal.
Why did John (Atticus's brother) stop practicing medicine?
He wanted to be a farmer?
What does Scout mean when she would fight "tooth and nail" for Atticus
She will fight viciously to protect Atticus.
What is the children's impression of Atticus?
They love him but are embarrassed.
What is the symbolism of Scout's name?
Scouts gather information and ask questions. In the book Scout asks a lot of questions.
What does Atticus mean when he says to Scout,"-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it?"
You have to know that person's perspective, and what they are going through.
What does Atticus mean whenever he says, "....perpetrated a near libel...", to Jem.
Atticus is implying that the kids are mocking Mr.Avery.
How would the impression of Aunt Alexandra be different if the story was written in third person?
The reader would see a more true, less biased side of her.