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Introduction. T o K ill a Mockingbird by harper lee. Contents. Historical Background Author Background Major Characters. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Author Background— Nelle Harper Lee. TKAM is largely autobiographical, written by Harper Lee About Harper Lee

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  1. Introduction To Kill a Mockingbird by harper lee

  2. Contents • Historical Background • Author Background • Major Characters To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  3. Author Background—Nelle Harper Lee • TKAM is largely autobiographical, written by Harper Lee • About Harper Lee • born April 28, 1926 • Grew up during the Great Depression • Grew up in Monroeville, Alabama, in the heart of the South, where racial tension was high

  4. Autobiographical Elements Harper Lee Scout Finch Born in Maycomb, AL Grew up in 1930s Father (Atticus) is a lawyer Last name is Finch • Born in Monroeville, AL • Grew up in the 1930s • Father was a lawyer • Mother’s maiden name was Finch

  5. Historical Background • The setting • Maycomb, Alabama • 1933-1935 • Great Depression • Segregation • Hitler in power in Germany To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  6. Historical Background • Slavery was abolished in 1864, but Southerners still believe in white supremacy. • Segregation exists. Blacks may not sit in the same sections as whites. They have separate facilities as well. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  7. CharactersJean Louise Finch “Scout” • The story’s narrator • Although now an adult, Scout looks back at her childhood and tells of the momentous events and influential people of those years. • Scout is six when the story begins. • She is naturally curious about life. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  8. CharactersAtticus Finch • Father of Scout and Jem • A widower • An attorney by profession • Highly respected • Good citizen • Instills good values and morals in his children. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  9. CharactersJem Finch • Scout’s older brother • Looks up to his father Atticus • Usually looks out for Scout • Typical older brother at times • Smart • Compassionate • Matures as the story progresses To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  10. CharactersCalpurnia • The Finch’s black housekeeper • Has watched the children since their mother’s death • Has been a positive influence on the children. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  11. CharactersDill • A close friend of Jem and Scout • Usually lives in Maycomb only during the summer (stays with a relative) • Tells “big stories” • Has been deprived of love and affection To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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