Symbolism
What does the color green represent?
Hope, new beginnings, the natural world
What theme is about being ignorant to the truth vs. seeing things for what they truly are?
Blindness vs. Sight
Who says "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird"?
Atticus
Who is the author of Just Mercy?
Bryan Stevenson
What archetype is a comic character that may provide an element of comic relief?
The Fool
What does water represent?
New beginnings, destruction, and restoration/cleansing
What theme values loyalty to the country vs. loyalty to relationships
Citizenship vs. Family Loyalty
Who says, "Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough"?
Scout
Who was accused of murdering Rhonda Morrison?
Walter McMillian
Which archetype is defined as a person who is in need of help or rescue and cannot get it themselves?
Damsel in Distress
What is the purpose of symbolism?
To add layers of meaning to a creative work
What theme is the idea that our lives are predetermined vs. the idea that we make our own destiny
Fate vs. Free Will
Who says, "Sometimes the Bible in the hands of one man is worse than a bottle of whiskey in the hands of--oh of your father"?
Miss Maudie
What were the similarities between the main case in Just Mercy and To Kill a Mockingbird?
Setting, the race of the defendant, the race of the victim, innocence of defendant
What archetype is the great romantic whose primary focus is on obtaining and maintaining relationships?
The Lover
Explain what each season represents of the life cycle
Spring - infancy/childhood
Summer - adulthood
Autumn - old age
Winter - death
What theme is about rebelling against the government?
Civil Disobedience
Who says, "It's like bein' a caterpillar in a cocoon, that's what it is. Like somethin’ asleep wrapped up in a warm place. I always thought Maycomb folks were the best folks in the world, least that’s what they seemed like”?
Jem
Why did Ralph Myers recant his testimony?
Overwhelming guilt
A desire for redemption
Newfound courage
Which archetype is defined as the character who ‘saves the day’ and embodies the characteristics that are especially valued within society to represent a model of virtue?
The Hero
What is an example of a symbol being used ironically?
A blind man seeing the truth
What theme is about the instinctual morals that guide us?
Natural Law
Who says, “There’s a black boy dead for no reason, and the man responsible for it’s dead. Let the dead bury the dead this time, Mr. Finch. Let the dead bury the dead”?
Heck Tate
How did the Alabama Justice system obstruct the case?
They disregarded the defendant’s alibi
They paid off untrustworthy testifiers with special privileges
They asked an officer to change his official statement describing the scene of the crime
What are three archetypes that describe Don John?
Villain, Rebel, and Ruler