Characters
isolated, never steps foot outside, and has many rumors surrounding them.
Boo Radley
The main conflict of the novel.
Tom Robinson's trial
"Who says the quote, “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”
Atticus
The setting of the story.
Maycomb, Alabama, 1933-1935
Scout's new teacher who has a hard time adapting to Maycomb's ways.
Miss Caroline
The reason why Jem's punishment was to read to Mrs. Dubose every night.
To help her break her addiction to morphine.
Who says the line, "She's mistaken in her mind, suh.
Tom Robinson
The author of the novel.
Harper Lee
This character treats his children like adults.
Atticus Finch.
The reason Atticus takes on the case of Tom Robinson.
He believes it is the right thing to do.
Who says the line, “You makin‘ fun o’me agin, Mr. Finch?”
Mayella Ewell
During the height of segregation, this was considered the greatest taboo in society.
A Black man and a white woman being seen together.
This character's biggest mistake was feeling sorry for Mayella.
The method that Jem, Scout, and Dill use to contact Boo Radley.
A note and a fishing pole
Who says the line, “Atticus, it’s all right to be soft-hearted, you’re an easy man, but you have a daughter to think of. A daughter who’s growing up.”
Aunt Alexandra
Scout's full real name.
Jean Louise Finch
This character tries to kill Scout and Jem.
Bob Ewell
Miss Maudie Atkinson
According to Atticus and Miss Maudie, it's for this reason it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
They just make beautiful music for us to enjoy; it is a symbol for the unfair trial of Tom Robinson
Who says the line, “Will you take me home?”
Boo Radley
This major historical event takes place during the end of the novel.
World War Two