Historical Context for TKAM I
This decade saw the worst economic downturn in U.S. history, during which To Kill a Mockingbird is set.
What is the 1930’s?
The term used for legally mandated separation of Black and white Americans.
What is segregation?
This young narrator grows up in Maycomb, Alabama.
Who is Scout Finch?
Scout gets in trouble on the first day of school for knowing how to do this.
What is read?
This character is Mayella’s father, who is a drunk and represents the embodiment of hatred and prejudice in the novel.
Who is Bob Ewell?
“The old man’s eyes were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated.”
Is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is a metaphor?
Santiago’s battle with the marlin illustrates this type of conflict.
What is Man vs. Nature?
This appeal relies on the speaker’s credibility or trustworthiness.
What is Ethos?
During the Great Depression, this percentage of Americans were unemployed at its peak.
What is 25%?
This state, where Harper Lee grew up and set her novel, was deeply affected by racial segregation.
What is Alabama?
This symbolizes the theme of innocence in the novel.
What is a mockingbird?
He’s Scout’s older brother who matures greatly over the course of the novel.
Who is Jem Finch?
This character is a judgemental woman who is known for her rigid belief in family reputation and is a strong personality in the Finch family’s life.
Who is Aunt Alexandra?
Tthese animals symbolize youth, strength, and Santiago’s dreams of his prime (youth).
What are lions?
This is how many days Santiago had gone without catching a fish at the start of the story.
What is 84 days?
“Think of the children suffering without clean water!” uses this persuasive technique.
What is pathos?
These laws enforced racial segregation in Southern states during the time of the novel.
What are Jim Crow Laws?
This 1931 court case, in which nine Black teenagers were falsely accused of rape, heavily inspired the trial in the novel.
What is the Scottsboro Boys case?
This courtroom event, which is central to the novel, showcases the deep-rooted racial prejudices of the time, as a black man is wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit.
What is the trial of Tom Robinson?
This fictional town serves as the backdrop for the novel, representing the societal norms and racial divisions of the American South during the Great Depression.
What is Maycomb?
Identify this type of conflict: Scout’s conflict between childhood innocence and the loss of innocence.
What is Man vs. Self?
This character is the novel’s protagonist, an aging fisherman struggling to prove his worth.
Who is Santiago?
Santiago refers to this figure, whom he admires for enduring pain and triumphing through struggle.
Who is Joe DiMaggio?
Statistics, charts, and data-heavy evidence appeal to this persuasive method.
What is logos?
This was the most common occupation for white and Black Southerners during the Great Depression.
What is farming?
Despite clear evidence of innocence, Tom Robinson is found guilty. This reflects the failure of what?
What is the justice system?
When Atticus stands up for what is right, even when unpopular, what theme is represented?
What is moral courage?
This type of conflict is central to To Kill a Mockingbird, as the characters grapple with the injustice of racial inequality and the challenges of confronting long-standing social norms.
What is man vs. society?
HHe ain’t ever harmed us, he coulda cut my throat from ear to ear that night but he tried to mend my pants instead.”
Is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is a hyperbole?
Santiago is most often compared to this Biblical figure due to his suffering and endurance.
Who’s is Christ (Jesus)?
This setting represents isolation, the unknown, and man’s test of endurance.
What is the sea or ocean?
As a certified nutritionist, I recommend this diet plan.” This statement uses this appeal.
What is ethos?
This 1960s protest tactic involved Black students occupying seats at segregated lunch counters.
What are sit-ins?
He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and gave the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Marlin Luther King Jr.?
In the novel's resolution, this character's actions reveal a deeper understanding of human nature, especially the need to protect those who cannot defend themselves, despite being misunderstood by society.
Who is Boo Radley?
”Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it.”
Is an example of what type of figurative language?
This location, often a source of fear and mystery for the children, symbolizes the unknown and the way society rejects people who are different.
These antagonists destroy Santiago’s hard-earned catch before he can return to shore.
What are sharks?
This appeal is often used in charity campaigns to evoke sympathy and inspire donations.
What is pathos?
After this event, Boo Radley saves Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell’s attack, leading to Boo's true nature being revealed.
What is the attack on Scout and Jem by Bob Ewell?
This theme, particularly evident in the way characters react to societal expectations, reflects the complexities of growing up and forming moral views.
What is the loss of innocence?
This item, worn by Atticus, symbolizes wisdom and perspective, particularly his ability to see things from others' points of view.
What are Atticus’ glasses?
A logical, step-by-step argument leading to a conclusion uses this type of appeal
What is logos?