Characters
The lawyer who defends Tom Robinson
Atticus Finch
Melancholy
The severe economic downturn occurring when the novel is set
The Great Depression
Atticus agrees to defend this man which sets the main conflict of the novel
Tom Robinson
Scout's older brother
Jem Finch
Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.
Benevolent
The region in the U.S. that the novel is set in that was known for segregation at the time
The South
The unexpected disaster that brings the community together to show support of each other
Miss Maudie's house fire
The reclusive neighbor who leaves gifts in a tree.
Arthur "Boo" Radley
Having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities
Amiable
The laws that explain why the black and white characters are separated in Maycomb
Jim Crow laws
The verdict of the Tom Robinson trial
Guilty
Who plays a crucial role in raising Scout and Jem aside from Atticus?
Calpurnia
To make milder or less severe
Assuage
Why is it that the jury still convicts Tom Robinson despite the strong evidence showing his innocence
What is the moment in the trial that revealed that Mayella was likely lying?
That Tom Robinson's left arm is unusable
Maycomb's biggest gossiper
Miss Stephanie Crawford
Wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will
Malevolent
What is the name of the real 1930s case that helps contextualize Tom Robinson's trial
Scottsboro Boys trial
The violent event that leads to Arthur "Boo" Radley protecting Scout and Jem
Bob Ewell's attack