The act of keeping watch
Vigil
(We learned this word in the HMH unit!)
This is what the children found in the knothole the first time.
What is two sticks of gum?
The "usual disease"(not actual sickness) of Maycomb shows this theme.
What is racism?
Scout breaks her promise and punches Francis for this reason.
What is because he said offensive things about her father?
Intensely bright and colorful
Vivid
Scout is scared when she finds this in the knothole.
What is/are the soap carvings of Jem and Scout.
The conversations between Atticus and Uncle Jack show this theme. (End of Chapter 9)
What is the different parenting styles?
(Atticus and Jack have different ways to discipline and teach Scout behaviors)
kind and gentle, not causing harm.
Benign
This is how Miss Maudie feels about the Radley family.
She thinks Boo Radley is a nice person despite the rumors about him.
She thinks that Nathan Radley is a mean, judgmental man that uses the Bible in dangerous ways.
The conflict between Scout and Aunt Alexandra shows this theme. This conflict is also shown when Scout is excluded from Jem's and Dill's games for a while.
What is gender roles?
Atticus goes against his nature and shoots the mad dog for this reason.
What is because he wants to protect his family and neighbours?
Something that causes anger or other intense feelings
Provocation
Aunt Alexandra wanted Scout to do this so that she would represent what she wanted her to in society.
What is wear a dress?
Scout's response to Miss Caroline's teaching shows this theme.
What is school vs true learning?
Without purpose or direction
Erratically