To Kill a Mockingbird

1. To Kill a Mockingbird Reviewing the novel through character

2. Directions: READ THIS! • Respond to each question by paraphrasing the question in the answer and using a quote from the novel in your response. • Write in complete sentences. The first example has been done for you below. Ex: Why are the children so fascinated by Boo Radley? (p. 10-11). Answer: The children are so fascinated by Boo Radleybecause they have never seen him and believe that he is a “malevolent phantom” (p. 10).

3. Scout (Jean Louise Finch) • How does Scout feel about school? (Ch. 2) • Why does Scout say Atticus was the bravest man who ever lived? (p. 134). • As Scout leaves the Radley porch, she looks out at the neighborhood and recounts the events of the last few years from the Radley’s perspective. Why is that important? (pp. 373-374)

4. Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch) Jemsaid, “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 inside.” (p.304) Why does he say that? • Why does Jem cry at the end of Chapter 7? (84). • How does Jem respond to the camellia from Mrs. DuBose? Why does he respond this way? (Ch. 12).

5. Dill (Charles Baker Harris) • Why does Scout describe Dill as a “pocket Merlin”? (p. 10). http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/merlin.html • Why does Dill cry during the trial? (p. 265).

6. Atticus • Atticus has a unique parenting style. How does Atticus handle the situation about Scout and school? (pp. 39-42) • Why does Atticus want Scout to hear his conversation with Jack at the end of Chapter 9? (p. 117). • Atticus says that there are things for which only “children weep.” Explain how this statement reveals the theme of the innocence of children (p. 285).

7. Boo Radley (Arthur) • Why doesn’t Atticus want the children to play the Boo Radley game? (p. 6 • Why does Boo place a blanket on Scout’s shoulders? (p. 96).

8. Calpurnia • Scout says, “He ain’t company, Cal, he’s just a Cunningham.” What does she mean by that and what is Cal’s response? (p. 33).

9. Miss Maudie Atkinson • What was the significance of Maudie’s two little cakes and one large one? (p. 288).

10. Aunt Alexandra • Aunt Alexandra wants Scout to “behave like a sunbeam.” (p. 108). What does she mean by this? • “Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand in a glove, but never into the world of Jem and me.” Explain what Scout means by this statement. (p. 175).

11. Miss Caroline/Mrs. Gates • In what ways is Miss Caroline an outsider in Maycomb? (Ch. 2). • In class, Miss Gates said, “That’s the difference between America and Germany. We are a democracy and Germany is a dictatorship. . . We don’t believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced.” Why is this statement ironic? (p. 329).

12. Tom Robinson • Explain the similarities between the Robinson trial and the Tim Johnson scene? (Ch. 10 and Ch. 20).

13. Mr. Heck Tate • Why does Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell fell on his knife? (p. 366-370).

14. Mr. Dolphus Raymond • In what ways does Dolphus Raymond represent the theme of appearances versus reality in the novel? (Ch. 20)

15. Bob Ewell • Why don’t the Ewells have to go to school? (p. 40-41). • In what ways does Bob Ewell represent the theme of prejudice and evil in the novel? (Ch. 17 and Ch. 28).

16. Mr. Underwood • How does Mr. Underwood represent goodness and decency in the novel? (p. 323).

17. MayellaEwell • Is MayellaEwell a villain or a kind mockingbird or both? Explain (Ch. 18).

18. Mrs. Henry LaFayette Dubose • What does Jem learn about courage from his encounter with Mrs. Dubose and following her death? (p. 148-149)

19. Mr. Link Deas • In what ways does Link Deas represent goodness and decency in the novel? (p. 164/p. 261).

20. Mr. Cunningham • How does the mob scene reveal prejudice in Maycomb? (pp. 202-207).

21. Walter Cunningham • Why won’t Walter accept Miss Caroline’s quarter? (pp. 25-27). • Alexandra doesn’t want Scout playing with Walter Cunningham. Why not? (pp. 299-300).