Characters
The main character of the story; The pov that we see
Who is Scout Finch?
The main defendant in the court case (defendant is the person charged with a crime)
Who is Tom Robinson?
What might Tom's trial and death symbolize?
Identify the speaker. "Let the dead bury the dead, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead."
Sheriff Tate
Describe what happened during the scuffle under the Radleys' tree.
Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout. Scout couldn't see anything because of her costume. Jem tried to fight off Bob Ewell, but he was forced to the ground and broke his arm. Boo Radley came out to help Jem and Scout, ultimately stabbing Bob Ewell. Then, Boo carried Jem home.
The African-American caretaker of the Finch family
Who is Calpurnia?
T/F: Tom Robinson is found innocent.
False
What does the "mockingbird" represent in the title.
innocence
"Well, it'd be sort of like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it?"
Explain why Calpurnia uses dialect and talks "more like a black person" around Lula at First Purchase Church.
Calpurnia wouldn't be taken seriously if she talked the way she did at the Finches'. She is trying to fit in and show that she is still loyal to her people while defending herself, the Finches, and her choices.
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.
Who is Walter Cunningham?
How does Atticus suggest Bob Ewell is the one who actually beats Mayella?
He demonstrates that Mayella was most likely hit by a left-handed person, since her right eye is bruised. He has Bob Ewell write to show that Bob is left-handed.
What might Boo's gifts to the children represent or symbolize?
Friendship
Who says, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Atticus Finch
Evaluate why a jury of white, male farmers negatively impacted Tom's trial.
They were all racist and it didn't matter if Tom was innocent or not, he was going to be found guilty
This character pretends to be a drunk to avoid white people's judgement because he has had many children with African American women.
Who is Dolphus Raymond
Who was the judge in the trial?
John Taylor
What does Mayella Ewells's geraniums symbolize
Her efforts to beautify the bad situation shes in
Who says, “There’s a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep ‘em all away from you. That’s never possible.”
Jem
Describe why Tom Robinson's statement, "I felt bad for [Mayella]," makes everyone in the courtroom uncomfortable.
With this statement, Tom is implying that Mayella, a white woman, was in a worse situation than he was as a black man in the South.
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?
Why was it a mistake for Tom to feel sorry for Mayella?
Tom has overstepped some societal boundaries and his admission of sympathy for Mayella – a white woman – is considered impertinent due to the lower status of black people at that time. Tom has embarrassed the Ewells, as well as revealing in his testimony that Bob Ewell sexually abuses his daughter.
What does the rabid dog symbolize?
Racism
Who said this: “Are you proud of yourself tonight that you have insulted a total stranger whose circumstances you know nothing about?”
Atticus Finch
why does Boo Radley give Scout a blanket?
He feels sympathy for Scout