Characters
This lawyer defends Tom Robinson in the trial.
Who is Atticus Finch
The Finch children find small gifts in this location.
What is the tree on the Radley property?
In his closing argument, Atticus says this institution is supposed to treat all men equally.
What is the court or justice system?
The story takes place in this fictional town in Alabama.
What is Maycomb?
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.”
Who is Atticus Finch?
Scout’s brother, who is older and more cautious.
Who is Jem Finch?
Atticus shoots this animal, showing his skill and calm under pressure.
What is a rabid Dog?
Atticus argues that this group of people depends on stereotypes to win the case.
Who are the Ellwells or prosecution?
The story occurs during this historical period in the United States.
What is The Great Depression?
“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy.”
Who is Miss Maudie?
The mysterious neighbor who leaves gifts in the tree.
WHo is Boo Radley?
Scout and Jem are attacked by Bob Ewell here.
What is near the Halloween pageant/woods?
Atticus claims that Mayella Ewell broke a “rigid and time-honored code” by doing this.
What is kissing (or showing affection toward) a Black man?
Harper Lee uses this perspective, as Scout looks back on her childhood.
What is first person narration
“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.”
Who is Judge Taylor?
The Finch family’s housekeeper and mother figure.
Who is Calpurnia?
This trial is central to the story and highlights racial injustice.
What is Tom Robinson's Trial?
Atticus appeals to the jury’s sense of fairness by reminding them of this American ideal.
What is equality (or that all men are created equal)?
The social hierarchy in Maycomb largely favors this group over African Americans.
Who are white citizens?
Scout says this about growing up and learning life lessons.
What is that understanding others makes you more compassionate?
This character falsely accuses Tom Robinson of a crime.
Who is Mayella Elwell?
The Finch children are taught important lessons about empathy when they try to understand this character’s perspective.
Who is Boo Radley?
Atticus suggests Tom Robinson’s only “crime” was feeling this toward Mayella.
What is pity?
he setting emphasizes the slow pace of life and these common social values of the South.
What are tradition and prejudice?
“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”
Who is Atticus Finch?