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They live in....
Maycomb, Alabama
True or false:
Tom Robinson was hanged
False, he was shot in prison
Explain why Jem and Scout are so shocked by the guilty verdict in Tom Robinson’s trial.
Jem and Scout are shocked because they believed that the evidence was clear that Tom Robinson was innocent. They did not fully understand the racial prejudices that influenced the trial and the jury’s decision. This moment marks a loss of innocence for them.
A symbol of innocence and goodness, representing characters who are harmed or destroyed by the prejudice or evil of others.
Mockingbird
Who is the narrator of the story, who is an intelligent, curious, and sometimes hot-headed young girl.
Scout Finch
It is set during
Great Depression, 1930s
True or false:
Scout is older than Jem
False
How does the character of Miss Maudie serve as a source of support and guidance for the children, particularly after the trial?
Miss Maudie serves as a moral guide and voice of reason throughout the novel, especially after the trial. She explains the complexities of justice and provides Scout with a different perspective on the events in Maycomb. After the trial, she reassures the children that change, although slow, is possible, even in the face of prejudice.
The unjust or unfair treatment of someone based on their race.
Racial prejudice
Scout’s older brother who wants to play football.
Their friend who lives with Mrs. Rachel
True or false:
Scout ends up not being of Boo
True
How does Scout’s view of Boo Radley evolve over the course of the novel? Provide specific examples.
At first, Scout views Boo as a mysterious, frightening figure. However, as the novel progresses, she begins to understand that Boo is a kind and compassionate person who has been watching over her and Jem. She eventually realizes that her initial fear of him was based on misunderstandings and rumors.
A story with a hidden meaning, often moral or political.
Allegory
The young white woman who accuses Tom Robinson of raping her.
Mayella Ewell
Who is Tom Robinson's lawyer?
Atticus
True or false:
In the end of the book, Boo Radley saves Scout and Jem.
True
What is the significance of the final scene where Scout stands on Boo Radley’s porch?
How does this symbolize her growth?
The final scene where Scout stands on Boo’s porch symbolizes her growth because she is able to see the world from Boo’s perspective. She now understands the importance of empathy and has matured in her ability to appreciate others beyond surface-level judgments.
The ability to do something that frightens you or to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
Courage
A black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
Tom Robinson
Why is Tom Robinson convicted?
Racial prejudice
True or false:
Atticus is annoyed he has to be Tom Robinson's lawyer
False
What does the novel suggest about the nature of justice and the flaws within the legal system, particularly in the case of Tom Robinson?
The novel suggests that the legal system is flawed, as racial prejudice influences both the trial’s outcome and the behavior of the townspeople. The jury’s guilty verdict, despite the lack of evidence, highlights the deep-seated racism in Maycomb and the injustices faced by African Americans, particularly in the courtroom.
A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group of people.
Stereotype
A mysterious and reclusive man who is initially feared by Scout and Jem.
Boo Radley