Characters
This character, known for her sharp wit and adventurous spirit, learns valuable lessons about empathy and morality while navigating childhood in the racially divided town of Maycomb, Alabama.
Who is Scout Finch?
Where and when does the novel take place?
What is Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s?
The mockingbird is a symbol of this concept.
What is innocence?
"Let the dead bury the dead, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead."
Who is Heck Tate?
This person is the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Who is Harper Lee?
A principled lawyer and devoted father, this character defends Tom Robinson in a racially charged trial, teaching his children the importance of empathy and moral integrity.
Who is Atticus Finch?
Atticus tells Scout that you never truly understand a person until you do this.
What is “walk in their shoes” or “stand in their skin”?
This character represents the consequences of prejudice and injustice.
Who is Tom Robinson?
"Well, it'd be sort of like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it?"
Who is Scout Finch?
This is the first gift that Scout and Jem find in the Radley tree.
What is chewing gum?
This character struggles to remember the exact details from the night of the rape. After thinking very hard, he is able to tell Atticus that Mayella had a black eye on her right side.
Who is Heck Tate?
Tom Robinson is accused of assaulting this character.
Who is Mayella Ewell?
The title "To Kill a Mockingbird" refers to the idea that it is a sin to harm innocent beings. Name two characters who symbolize the mockingbird.
Who are Boo Radley and Tom Robinson?
"Stand up, Miss Jean Louise. Your father's passing."
Reverend Sykes
"To Kill a Mockingbird" takes place during this historical period.
What is The Great Depression?
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.
Who is Bob Ewell?
The novel’s climax occurs on Halloween night when this event takes place.
What is Bob Ewell’s attack on Jem and Scout?
What might Mrs. Dubose's last camellia to Jem represent or symbolize?
What is forgiveness?
"Secretly, Miss Finch, I'm not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, never understand that I live like I do because that's the way I want to live."
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
The first thing Boo Radley says in the novel is this.
What is “Will you take me home?”
Rumored to be a danger to society, this mysterious figure is the subject of childhood superstition.
Who is Boo Radley?
This is the reason why Atticus tells Jem and Scout it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
What is because they “don’t do anything but make music for us to enjoy” and symbolize innocence?
A major theme in the novel, this concept is shown through Tom Robinson’s trial and Boo Radley’s mistreatment by society.
What is "prejudice","injustice", or "unfair treatment"?
Who are they referring to?
“Atticus, he was real nice.” “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.”
Who is Boo Radley?
Harper Lee based the character of Dill on this real-life childhood friend, who later became a famous writer.
Who is Truman Capote?