More Characters
He gave Helen Robinson a job and spoke out of turn in court
Mr. Link Deas
Who was the judge?
Judge Taylor
Name 3 themes in the novel
How were the missionary women so hypocritical?
Helped Mrunas in Africa, but refused to see the racism at home
"But why do you all sing hymns that way?"
Jem
This refers to whoever is telling the story.
Point of View
She was cleaner than her family; she grew geraniums
Mayella Ewell
According to Tom's testimony, how did Mayella get Tom inside the house?
She asked him to fix the hinge on the door.
According to Scout, how did Atticus show true bravery?
By being kind to Mrs. Dubose.
Describe 3 references to mockingbirds in the novel.
Mr. Underwood, Atticus with the guns, Miss Maudie, singing on Halloween
"You think about that. It was no accident . . . I thought Atticus Finch won't win, he can't win but he is the only man in these parts who can keep a jury out so long in a case like that."
Miss Maudie
Author and producer of the Halloween pageant
Mrs. Merriweather
What eventually happens to Tom?
What theme is important to Walter Cunningham but not to Burris Ewell?
Education
He fell on his own knife.
"It was her callin' Walter Cunningham trash that got me going."
Scout
Term for the tension and suspense that build throughout the novel
Mood
Town social outcast; pretended to be drunk to avoid ridicule
Mr. Dolphus Raymond
Who is the prosecuting attorney?
Mr. Horace Gilmer
What is the first of racism we see in the novel?
"The sheriff hadn't the heart to put Boo in jail alongside Negroes"
What was Atticus' nickname when he was younger?
One Shot Finch
"Will you walk me home?"
Boo
Giving human qualities to things that are not human -- trees whispering, sad houses
Personification
Relative of Atticus, Jem, and Scout. He founded Finches Landing and mistrusted his daughters.
Simon Finch
In the end, how did Mr. Underwood feel about the trial?
He thought it was unfair (mockingbirds).
Describe the "ladder" of the social classes in Maycomb.
Black people, Ewells, Cunninghams, ladies, Finches
About how long did it take the jury to deliberate during the Tom Robinson case?
Several hours (3); back after supper
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
Atticus
Term for placing two things side by side for comparison and contrast -- the two mobs
Juxtaposition