About the Author
This author wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Who is Harper Lee?
The novel is set during this significant historical period, impacting the societal attitudes depicted.
What is the 1930's?
This character serves as the moral backbone of the story, emphasizing justice and empathy.
Who is Atticus Finch?
This character says: "This case is based on a simple, unchanging principle: all men are created equal."
Who is Atticus Finch?
This event signifies the moment when Scout and Jem confront the harsh realities of their community.
What is the attack by Bob Ewell?
This novel was published in this year, earning the author critical acclaim.
What is 1960?
This setting is crucial as it represents the systemic racial injustice prevalent in the South.
What is the courthouse?
This character is a product of his environment, representing the biases of Maycomb society.
Who is Bob Ewell?
This character says: "I didn't do it, I swear! I was just trying to help her."
Who is Tom Robinson?
This pivotal event serves as the climax of the narrative, revealing the deep-rooted racism in Maycomb.
What is the trial of Tom Robinson?
The author grew up in this small town in Alabama, which heavily influenced her writing.
What is Monroeville?
This place serves as a metaphor for childhood innocence and the fears associated with growing up.
What is the Radley neighborhood?
At the end of the novel, Scout learns an important lesson about empathy while reflecting on her experiences with this character. Who is the character she reflects on?
Who is Boo Radley?
This character says: "I think I'm beginning to understand. I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time.. It's because he wants to stay insidde."
Who is Scout Finch?
This key moment illustrates the importance of moral courage and the personal cost of standing against community norms.
What is Atticus defending Tom Robinson?
The author studied law at this college before writing TKAM.
What is the University of Alabama?
This location provides insight into the community's values and prejudices, influencing the characters' actions.
What is Maycomb, Alabama?
This character's changing perspective on Boo Radley reflects the theme of growing up and understanding others.
Who is Scout Finch?
This character says: “It’s time somebody taught ’em a lesson, they were gettin’ way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us.”
Who is Miss Gates?
This incident reveals the children's initial misconceptions about Boo Radley and their subsequent transformation in understanding him.
What is the gifts in the tree and Boo saving them?
The author received this prestigious award for her novel.
What is the Pulitzer Prize?
The novel is set during this historical period.
What is the Great Depression?
This character's vulnerability and tragic circumstances highlight the intersection of gender and class issues in the novel.
Who is Mayella Ewell?
Scout says this but is referring to...: “He likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds."
Who is Mr. Underwood?
This event marks a significant turning point in Jem’s perception of justice and morality as he grapples with the trial's outcome.
What is the verdict of Tom Robinson’s trial?