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Who states the important quote "We never put back into the tree what we took out of it...We had given him nothing, and it made me sad"? In what way does this character feel about Boo Radley?
The character that states this is Scout. She is feeling great sorrow for Boo Radley who was generous in giving the children gifts, yet he doesn't receive anything from anyone.
100
What word would Arthur (Boo) Radley most likely be referred to that starts with the letter "s"? Hint: Boo Radley is very isolated to the rest of the town, and never talks much.
Shy, secretive.
100
What animal does one of the themes to the novel refer to? Why is this animal used?
A mockingbird. This animal is used because it is an innocent animal that means no harm but to only sing for people to enjoy. The theme refers to a mockingbird because it is the symbol of the accused and innocent man, Tom Robinson, who meant to only help others (like helping Mayella Ewell). This can also refer to anyone else who is innocent but is accused for no real reason.
100
What is the rising action of the novel?
The rising action mostly consists of the start of the Tom Robinson trial (in which Tom is wrongly convicted) that Atticus gets involved in, creating the great drama that goes on in the town.
100
Who does the main conflict of the book arise from? How does this start.
Atticus and Bob Ewell. This conflict starts from Atticus supporting Tom Robinson, who Bob Ewell is trying to prove guilty, in which Atticus has to prove Mr. Ewell is wrong.
200
Which character quotes "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"? What importance does this have to the book? Hint: It is listed as one of the categories of questions.
Atticus says this statement. The importance of this quote to the book includes that it becomes one of the major themes of the novel.
200
What would be some characteristics of Scout?
Curious, nosy, a "tomboy", intelligent, outspoken.
200
What does the theme mean "You only really know somebody once you get inside their skin and walk around in it".
In other words the theme means you only get to know a person and know why they do the actions that they do once you look from their point of view and see what their life is like, and see what they have to go through.
200
What is the falling action of the novel?
The falling action happens once Tom Robinson is found dead after he tries to escape a prison, causing him to be killed by a guard. Also, the falling action includes the deep tension that arises between Bob Ewell and Atticus that is caused by Bob spitting on Atticus and threatening him.
300
What is the significance of the quote "So it took an eight-year-old child to bring 'em to their senses...That proves something; that a gang of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they're still human." What event was this?
This event was when a mob was coming to stop Atticus from supporting a Negro. But, then Atticus's children come. Scout starts talking to Mr. Cunningham and makes him realize through her innocent childish ways that Atticus is like any other man in the town. Mr. Cunningham realizes that Atticus has children just like him, and is a human being just like him. This subsequently has Mr. Cunningham call off his men in the mob from doing any harm to Atticus or the children. So, through the children (Scout), Mr. Cunningham realizes his mistake of mistreating a man; by treating him like he doesn't have a life either.
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What are some personality traits that describe Jem Finch?
Brave, adventurous, courageous, curious.
300
How is the theme "It is a sin to kill a mockingbird" made relevant to Arthur (Boo) Radley?
In the end of the novel when Scout is attacked by Bob Ewell and saved by Boo Radley, Mr. Ewell is killed somehow in the midst of the event. This makes Atticus and Heck Tate think that it was Boo Radley that done the murdering to defend the children. Atticus, being his rightful self, suggests that Jem or Boo Radley must be taken to court. On the other hand, Mr. Tate knows Boo Radley has done the murder and wants to hide it from the town and tells Atticus that they should lean toward that Bob Ewell's death was self-inflicted. Hence, this leads to Scout saying to Atticus that Mr. Tate is right; that it would be like shooting a mockingbird. By this she means it would be wrong to expose Boo Radley (who likes to be isolated) to the rest of the town, because he saved Atticus's children, yet killed Bob Ewell. So, Scout is suggesting that Mr. Tate is right to keep Boo Raldey from the town's attention, to keep Boo's peace that he likes.
300
What happens in the introduction to the story?
In the introduction of the story all of the characters are introduced to the reader, including Dill who arises the children's curiosity for the mysterious Boo Radley. This is also when the children discover gifts left in the tree (left by Boo Radley).
400
"It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived." What does Scout mean by this?
What Scout means by her father is the bravest man who has ever lived is that he has done what a lot of white people would not have the courage to do; to support a negro in a trail that is most likely for the white person to win, no matter how innocent the negro is.
400
What character traits might Atticus Finch be referred to?
Wise, honest, fair, helpful, morally right, just, caring, smart.
400
Which characters would the theme "You only really know somebody once you get inside their skin and walk around in it" mainly refer to?
Arthur (Boo) Radley, Bob Ewell, Mrs. Dubose. This would refer to Boo Radley, because the kids don't really know Boo, and they make judgement like some of the rest of the town does; that he is a scary, crazy man. Later, the children will only find out that Boo is actually kind and protective. Then, Bob Ewell can referred to by this quote since Atticus tells the children that Bob Ewell is only so nasty since he is despised of by the town, and is treated poorly by all races. Finally, Jem finds out the meaning of this theme once he has to read to Mrs. Dobuse. He hates doing this, but later finds out that Mrs. Dubose was mean because she had to be put on medication, and experienced much pain before.
400
What is the climax of the novel?
The climax is when Tom Robinson is found guilty of his "crime", and Atticus fails to win the case, although Tom was really innocent.
500
1. Who says the following statement. "They're certainly entitled to think that, and they're entitled to full respect for their opinions...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience." What does this mean? 2. Who states “I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks.” What does he/she mean by this.
1. Atticus says this statement. What he means by all of this is that he has to know how to deal with his own opinions and thoughts that may be right/wrong before he can he can deal with someone else that has the same problem of making the mistake to judge people and/or make faulty judgments. 2. The person who says this is Scout. What Scout really means is that there isn't any different human beings in the world, all people have problems and have opinions. You can't separate people in different social categories based off their race or their reputation. When really, people are only separated by bias.
500
What word(s) would best describe Tom Robinson throughout the case based off of what the reader knows? What about Bob Ewell?
Tom Robinson: Innocent, helpful, kind, obedient, honest. Bob Ewell: Dishonest, unscrupulous, vengeful, unkind, prejudiced.
500
What theme does the reader make sense of when Atticus makes Scout go to school, although she doesn't want to. (This is not a theme that is clearly stated in the novel).
That there is an importance to education.
500
What is the resolution/conclusion of the novel?
The ending of the novel comes when the children are heading back home and are attacked by Bob Ewell, but saved by the protective Boo Radley. This draws the novel to an end due to the fact that it make the conflict between Atticus and Bob Ewell go away, and because it has Scout finally get to see Boo Radley's real personality; a caring, protective neighbor.
500
What other conflict might be considered to have been in the novel?
There were several other conflicts present in the book. But one that was decently important was the tension between Calpurnia and Lula when Calpurnia takes the children to a black church. This shows the tension between blacks and whites during this time, like how races of people would not mix, even though most people in the church gladly invited the children, since their father Atticus is friendly to blacks.