Characters
The narrator of the novel.
Who is Scout Finch?
This theme reflects the transition from childhood to adulthood, showcasing moments that challenge the innocence of Scout and Jem.
What is Loss of Innocence?
Atticus is referring to this person when he first explains to Scout, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
Who is Miss Caroline Fischer?
This is the focus of the court case in the story.
What is: The accusation of rape against Tom Robinson?
Atticus teaches Scout about understanding others by saying this important line in the story.
What is: To walk in someone else's shoes?
Atticus Finch's brother
Who is Jack Finch?
This theme addresses the systemic racism present in the legal system and society, particularly through the trial of Tom Robinson.
What is Racial Injustice?
He said “Let the dead bury the dead."
Who was Heck Tate?
This is where the kids sit during the trial.
What is: in the balcony with the black community?
The author of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Who is Harper Lee?
The name of the reclusive neighbor that the children are fascinated with.
Who is Boo Radley?
This theme highlights the idea of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, as demonstrated by Atticus Finch?
What is Courage?
This character says, “There is only one kind of folks. Folks."
Who is Scout Finch?
Miss Caroline tries to give this to Walter Cunningham on the first day of school.
What is a quarter?
The setting of the novel (Where and When?)
What is Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s?
The Black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
Who is Tom Robinson?
This theme is exemplified by Scout and Jem's experiences as they learn harsh truths about their community.
What is the Loss of Innocence?
This character says “Don’t say hey to me, you ugly girl. You say good afternoon…”
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
This important event happens at the jailhouse the night before the trial.
What is: When an Angry mob approaches the jailhouse to try to Kill Tom Robinson and Scout breaks it up by calling out Walter Cunningham?
Boo Radley leaves these items for Scout and Jem in the tree.
What are gifts, including chewing gum, Indian pennies, carved soap figures, a spelling bee medal and an old pocket watch?
This character represents the moral conscience of the story.
Who is Atticus Finch?
What theme is shown through characters such as Atticus and Ms. Dubose?
What is Courage?
This character says “See what you’ve done? Hasn’t snowed in Maycomb since Appiomattox. It’s bad children like you that makes the seasons change."
Who is Mr. Avery?
This event leads to Atticus teaching the children about empathy and what real courage is.
What is Mrs. Dubose's battle with addiction?
Scout teaches Uncle Jack this lesson during Christmas.
What is: The importance of being fair by listening to all sides of a story?