This would make it so they couldn't pull pranks. Apparently, Miss Caroline Fisher is upset with Scout since she is smarter that Miss. 11- Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. 15- What is the "nightmare" that now descends upon the children? Why does Mrs. Stephanie refer to a "negro" over whose head Mr. Nathan has fired? Scout and Jem find two sticks of chewing gum wrapped in tinfoil. Lazy and disinterested. Describe Jem and Scout’s relationship through these chapters as Jem matures. These women go by the names of Alexandra Finch, her aunt, Calpurnia, the Finch’s housekeeper and Miss Maudie, their neighbour. 12- What does Scout learn from Calpurnia's account of Zeebo's education? Ch. 5- Scout claims that "Dill could tell the biggest ones" she ever heard. Scout was embarrassed because she fell asleep, came on stage late during the pageant andruined Mrs. Merriweather’s program. Powered by WordPress. In return, Dill and Jem would give him ice cream. further into the game, scout quit. Is there any reason why Jem might now do as his father says? Ch. Jem (Jeremy Finch) Scout's older brother, who is nearly ten at the beginning of the story. What is Atticus’ reaction to Ewell’s threats? Scout and Francis got into a fight because Francis was fussing with Scout about Atticus’s defending a black man. Mayella said she asked Tom to come into the yard to break up a chiffarobe. Scout, Jem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in vivid and moving illustrations by artist Fred Fordham. In conclusion, Scout learns many lessons throughout the first part of the book in order for her to be able to cope with the events that happen in the second half of the book. Ch. Is there a simple answer, or any answer, to the question ("How can you hate Hitler an' then turn around an be ugly about folks right at home?". What does he mean? They can't hide from it and need to be exposed to it as early as possible. Any of these would destroy the insulting intention with a good shrug-off.Strangely, often the only proof is the word of the person who says the line, and few of the attacked ever seem to seriously doubt the sentence. So Boo is held in the basement of the courthouse and then returned to his dad. Dill reacts badly and breaks out into tears. Jennie Finch delivered her and Casey Daigle‘s second son, Diesel Dean Daigle, on Sunday, June 19 at 10:25 p.m. Diesel weighed in at 8 lbs., 2 oz. He had to repair the damage as well as he could, and he had to read to Mrs. Dubose each afternoon after school for a month. The jury decision, all the talkabout social class and the problem of what exactly “background” means, and Mr.Raymond’s false drinking problem are all weighing on his mind, and he’s trying to getthings all sorted out with nice, neat definitions. Jem, Dill and Scout reenacted the few facts and many peculiar stories they had heardabout the Radleys. However, he does not believe that Bob Ewell would actually do any terriblephysical harm to anyone. . Ch. Ch. When he hopped down off the chair, she jumped on him. To the jury, they believe Mr. Gilmer because they aren't able to look past the color of Tom's skin. The idea that Jem resolves his cynicism and moves toward a happier life is supported by the beginning of the novel, in which a grown-up Scout remembers talking to Jem about the events that make up the novel’s plot. How likely is it to be true, in your opinion? Since people couldnever accept that, he gives them a “reason to latch onto” so they can accept his behavior. 7- Does Jem still fear the gifts in the tree? What are these and how do they remind us of the novel's central themes? We can see that Arthur still cares about people because he pets Jem. Who is right, do you think? 17- What do we learn indirectly of the home life of the Ewell family in this chapter? The world is starting to look mighty complicated to Jem. has a big oak tree out front.it is a curio low house with a deep front porch and green shutters and had darkened to the dark gray yard around it. Jean Louise "Scout" Finch is the central protagonist of the story. Cunningham’s mob wanted to get to Tom Robinson to inflict their own justice upon him.If that meant they had to beat up Atticus, they were willing to do that. She was literate. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ). He was kept secluded (alone) from the world. What happened to Miss Maudies house? He is also in Scouts class and has cootie in his hair. How does Atticus handlethe situation? Ch. Do you think he is right? Ch. lady influence for scout. They fuss more often than theyhad, mostly because Scout resents Jem’s telling her what to do. Her costume makes it hard for her to walk fast, see, and hear clearly. The book is told from her point of view. Scout came forward, and, while making herentrance and looking at the crowd, she noticed Mr. Cunningham. My interest in Scout stems from three main qualities of her personality with which I can personally identify. 28- Why had Atticus not brought a chair for the man in the corner? 8- Explain what Atticus means by telling Jem not to let his discovery "inspire" him to "further glory"? Why does Heck Tate insist that Bob Ewell's death was self-inflicted? He was the father of his son, Jem, and his daughter, Jean Louise (Scout). 27- What was the purpose of the Halloween pageant? She wanted him to be “normal” like everyoneelse on the street. It is appropriate thatnear the conclusion of the novel, Scout takes the most difficult stance of looking throughthe world from Arthur Radley’s perspective. the father did not care if they went or not as long as they worked in the fields. Describe how racism affects the events in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. To ensure the best experience, please update your browser. The Boo Radley game was similar to a skit. She is not used to it so she doesn't like to be called "Ma'am", and she thinks she is being made fun of. After that, Burris walked out of the school. However, in a way, the direct influences of authority figures played an equally significant part as well. The truth is always best. The people of the town talk about Tom's death for a couple days. April 28 . He realizes Boo is lonely and wants to help Jem and Scout. How does this happen? In revenge Jem gives Scout an extra push when she’s riding inside an old tire, and she lands right in the Radleys’ front yard. He feels Atticus made him look bad in front of the entire town. Carolina for explaining Walters way of life. Since Francis was injured, he looked like the wronged party. Ch. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Radley, and their son, Arthur. Bob Ewell threatened to get even. What "her papa did to her don't count". The ladies from the church are not sincere, as they "discuss" the Mrunas. Aunt Alexandra shows concern (worry) for Atticus and Tom. He says he doesn't leave the house because he chooses not to. He is Scouts father and is one of the most well known people in Maycomb. She tempted a black man in a society that doesn't allow that. Someone attacked them. I think it means that Atticus wants Scout to learn something and also know that he wants her to know that she can trust him and come to him for anything. Ch. He ran away before Mr. Ewell could catch him. The children are now prevented by sending the letter cause Mr. Radley filled the hole with cement. Give reasons for your answer. 11- Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like "******-lover". Also, She has earned the nickname “Scout”. It would be ironic for Boo not to be home now because Boo never leaves the house. Atticus just said he was too old to fight, and hewalked away. 1931. This is likely to be true because Boo has found a place in which he is comfortable. 29- What causes the "shiny clean line" on the otherwise "dull wire" of Scout's costume? He likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children. Ch. 28- Why does Jem say that Boo Radley must not be at home? She is the younger sister of Jeremy Atticus "Jem" Finch and the daughter of Atticus Finch.Her mother died when she was two years old. Is the verdict predictable or not? In what way are hearts like courts? 8- Why does Atticus save Miss Maudie's oak rocking chair? Ch. 5- Describe Miss Maudie Atkinson? What is ironic about this? Ch. Are these typical of her or not? In addition, if Ewell doesn’t get what he wants, he will get angry. Here will be listed all of the questions and answers within the game. Scout learns that the family has less money than the Finch family. Itmade Cunningham (and others, I suspect), realize that they were individuals, neighbors,and that they really didn’t want to hurt Atticus or anyone else. Lived in this town all my life an' I'm goin' on forty-three years old. Aunt Alexandra was waiting for them. Ch. 1- Why does the Radley place fascinate Scout, Jem, and Dill? Atticus makes the children obey Alexandra, but he lets them know that their relationshipwith him will always be the same as it was. To Kill A Mockingbird Study Guide Questions Chapters 12-14. Atticus trusts and supports Calpurnia because he considers her as a very important member of the family. Why did Scout and Jem not leave the school until almost everyone else had gone? Has the story before this point prepared the reader for this discovery? In the novel, Calpurnia has helped Atticus to raise the children since their mother died when Scout was two. Ch. Do you think he is right? never took anything they couldn’t pay back. Scout thinks this is interesting and asks to visit Cal at her home one day. After a few years Boo was cutting up a magazine and stabs his scissors into his dad's leg. What was Tom’s handicap? I don't think this game is accurate cause most of it is gossip and legend, and no one can be sure of the true story. Ch. Calpurnia, nicknamed Cal, is the Finch family's African-American housekeeper, whom the children love and Atticus deeply respects (he remarks in her defense that she "never indulged [the children] like most colored nurses"). Do you think he would keep this ambition for long? Mayella asked Tom to come fix the hinges on the door in the house. Oh no! 9- Does Scout learn anything from overhearing Atticus' conversation with Uncle Jack? Ch. Everyone agreed she was the meanest old woman who had ever lived. What were Atticus’ closing remarks to the jury? 6- Why does Scout disapprove of Jem's and Dill's plan of looking in at one of the Radley's windows? 31- How does Scout make sense of an earlier remark of Atticus's as she stands on the Radley porch? The purpose of the pageant (play) was to keep all of the kids together in one place. Ch. Heck figured out that Arthur had killed Bob Ewell, and he saw no sense in dragging the”hero” through a nasty, public ordeal. Ch. Scout and Jem think the good side about Christmas is the tree and Uncle Jack but they also just wanted to stay home and not have to be with other people, especially Francis. When Jem and Scout asked Mr. Radley why he filled up the knothole, he said the tree was sick. Is she used to people being polite? Give reasons for your answer. . View To kill a mockingbird major events power point.pptx from ENGLISH 1101 at Lowndes High School. Dill had everything a boy could want, except his parents didn’t spend any time with him.He didn’t feel like they needed him. Why does she think this, and is she right? In the beginning of the novel, Scout witnesses a dog being shot by her father. Ch. 5- What reasons does Atticus give for the children not to play the Boo Radley game? The rocking chair is what Ms. Maudie values most. She says she knows everything.is a gossipy neighbor who knows everybody’s business and everyone’s family history. It means she is growing to be cocky cause she keeps cussing and arguing. Yes the story Atticus reads to Scout connects to the a theme in the novel. Jem cried because he was shocked at the injustice of the jury, people from his own town,which he had always considered above such prejudice. Now that she is here, Calpurnia can leave and she prefers that the children be raised by a white women. A snowman and Ms. Maudie and Atticus laugh about it and call it a morphodite. 1927 . She kissedhim on the side of the face. 7- When Jem tells Scout about getting his trousers back, he tells her of something strange. The novel by Harper Lee was published in the year 1960. Scouts teacher is new to the County and when she tries to give a student (Walter Cunningham) some money for lunch, Scout has to explain why he won’t take it. I think has subtly been a change since the 1930s. Ch. Calpurnia is a caretaker and an important member of the Finch family. Was this a wise thing to ask her to do? What “disaster” happened at Christmas between Scout and Francis? Why, in Atticus's view, was Mrs. Dubose "a great lady"? The key events in this chapter is dill is allowed to stay in maycomb county, also atticus case is coming up and major drama revolving that is occurring. 8- What is the "near libel" which Jem puts in the front yard? She is scared that Boo will hurt them or that they will get into trouble with Atticus. Arthur has earned the nickname “Boo”. In addition,He likes to play football. This was to show the reader what was happening in a clear picture earlier in the story. When his father died, his brother took his place, keeping Boo locked in the house. She is six years old when the story starts. I agree because it's one thing to be brave because you have something that makes you look tough and another thing in which you are courageous by yourself. That being tough and courageous are two different things. Lula was the woman at Calpurnia’s church who made Scout and Jem feel unwelcome.Zeebo, Cal’s son, makes them feel welcome garbage collector and reads hymns for people to repeat as does Reverend Sykes, the preacher atCalpurnia’s church. How does this affect her understanding of what happens on the way? Her ham costume would later save her life. Ch. See Important Quotations Explained. The story is almost exactly what the kids go through with Boo Radley. 19- How does Dill react to this part of the trial? He is rarely clean, and he only shows up for school on the first day. Maycomb, some twenty miles east of Finch's Landing, was the county seat of Maycomb County. Takes the children up into the balcony where the negroes are. 3- Atticus says that you never really understand a person "until you climb into his skin and walk around in it". Ch. 11- How does Atticus advise Jem to react to Mrs. Dubose's taunts? Ch. Ch. They were welcome by all except for one women who was racist. 19- Why does Scout think that Mayella Ewell was " the loneliest person in the world"? Scout, Jem and Dill arrived on the scene. How typical is she of Maycomb's women? Explain this difference. He does not know how to spell his own name, because the cootie, Miss Caroline sends him home with a remedy to wash his hair with kerosene. 1. it’s because he wants to stay inside.” Why does he say that? Ch. Why? Designed by GonThemes. Jem doesn't want to because if Atticus wanted to tell them he would have. What does this mean? What else did Jem and Scout find in the Radley’s tree? The children were bored and innocent and they didn't realize they were doing anything wrong. Their shuttesity to the children because the Radleys are so different from other folks they know. 2- Why is Scout so looking forward to starting school? 26- Why does Scout's question upset Jem? Furthermore, he has earned the nickname “Dill”, and his mother works as a photographer. Why not? Jem asks Scout to keep the threat a secret. Ch. What practical joke had persuaded the grown ups to have an organized event? Ch. 31- How do the events of the final chapters explain the first sentence in the whole novel? At the end when Arthur is in the Finch's house he hides behind the door and Atticus doesn't get him a chair. What do Dill and Scout learn from Mr. Raymond? Scout learns that Cal leads a double life. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird the main character Jean Louise Finch (AKA Scout) learns a lot of lessons. Alexandra doesn’t want Scout playing with Walter Cunningham. What was Mayella’s account of the incident with Tom Robinson? What does Atticus show in his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate? The Radley Place was where the Radley family had lived. It is recommended that when you are playing the game, press immediately after each question is announced so that you can pause the game and search for the question and answer here using CTRL+F. Miss Stephanie refers to a negro cause it's considered immoral and impure in a criminal situation. To be polite and ignore her because she is a sick, old women. Scout reacts to the terrible events of the book without losing hope in humanity. 15- How does Jem react when Atticus tells him to go home, and why? Says, "lovelier mother than the mother never lived." Jem thinks Boo sewed up his pants and left presents in the tree. loved to plant. Why does Atticus tell them to forget it? That he's disappointed in her and that he's nervous about how the negro thing will go and how it'll effect the family. What brave thing does Atticus do in Chapter 10? Ch. In what way is this partly true? He refuses because he's worried the men will do something to Atticus and if so he could help. Scout Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird . Scout now understands that Arthur Radley is a real person, not a freak. Ch. Jeremy Atticus “ Jem ” Finch is born. at that. -live in small house out by the town dump. He probably won't keep up this ambition for long, because it would be hard to find reasons to laugh. 9- How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? If Boo has to go to court, then everyone will know that he saved the lives of the kids. As a member of the missionary circle, she is very concerned about the personal welfareof many Africans, but in her own back yard, Mrs. Merriweather is as prejudiced as shecan be. Without realizing it, Scout saved her father's life. It’s relentless and insidious, creeping into our everyday interactions. Atticus says that Mr. Ewell was a coward and didn't have the guts to go after Atticus himself so he went after his children who are an easier target. Now that she has gotten to know and understand Boo better, and is standing on his porch after walking him home, Scout feels like he better understands Boo and why Boo never came out of the house. Ch. As time goes on, Jem gets bolder and insists that he and Scout need to run all the way to the post office—past Mrs. Dubose’s house—to meet Atticus in the evenings. Ch. Scout said, “He aint company, Cal, hes just a Cunningham.” What did she mean by that, and what was Cal’s answer? 22- Why does Dill say that he will be a clown when he grows up? Mr. Gilmer is theprosecuting attorney. He took Scout’s birthday baton and, waving it madly, cut the tops off of all of Mrs. Dubose’s camellia bushes. The man in the story that noone really knew could be related to Boo because in the end, he was a really nice man. However, Alexandra didn’t understand oragree with the values by which Atticus was raising his children. 1928 . Tom’s left arm had been rendered useless in an accident. As a wise man once said, “Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.” In Harper Lee’s bestseller ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, three children named Scout Finch, Jem Finch, and Charles Baker “Dill” Harris learn very important life lessons that aids them along with their gradual maturity in a way that they wouldn’t experience at school. 6- Why does Dill's explanation of Jem's state of dress almost land him in trouble? She is very educated, and she taught Scout how to read and write in cursive. Ch. Overcoming Obstacles Wayne Gretzky, a former professional hockey player, once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, emphasizes how important it is to overcome the many obstacles life throws. and now that she is gone she said that's only the kids are in a wild fashion. Interestingly, the changes he undergoes are seen from the point-of-view of a younger sister, which gives a … -lonely so he wants others to like him and spend time with him. In the novel, Calpurnia has helped Atticus to raise the children since their mother died when Scout was two. 1- What do you learn about Dill's character? Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag? When Scout talked about Mr. Cunningham's son it put him in Atticus' position and realizes that he can't kill him because he has children (just like him) that he loves and cares about. She identified him andbegan speaking to him on a personal basis, saying she was in his son’s class and that hehad come to lunch. Scout Finch is the narrator to "To Kill a Mockingbird" [edit | edit source] Jean-Louise "Scout" Finch is the narrator and protagonist of To Kill a Mockingbird. Alexandra is given a more rounded personality in this section. 9- Scout and Jem have "mixed feelings" about Christmas? We see her take the news of Tom’sdeath with great difficulty, yet she gathers herself together and carries on with her guests.She seems a bit more human and a bit more noble than she has been painted prior to this. Ch. 30- How does the writer handle the appearance, at the end of the story, of Boo Radley? 9- Read the final sentence of this chapter. After he stabbed his father with scissors, Arthur was not seen again for fifteen years, since he was kept under house-arrest for most of that time. People would then come over to his house and bring cakes and dinners... Boo is so shy he would not like this attention. Ch. But I think the lesson she learns can be categorized in 3 categories, which are life, people and society. 30- Who does Atticus think caused Bob Ewell's death? 4- Why do the children make Boo's story into a game? 16- How does Reverent Sykes help the children see and hear the trial? they want Boo to come out so Dill and Jem can ask him a few questions. This teaches Scout that no matter what the consequences are, you should always stand up for what you believe in. Tom Robinson supposedly raped Mayella Ewell, Bob Ewell’s daughter. She berates the children as they walk past her house. The last and one of the most important in Scout and Jem’s life is Calpurnia. Boo inside the house, looking outside, realizing the children's game, and finding it amusing. 18- How does Mayella react to Atticus's politeness? Miss Fisher was twenty-one years old at the time, and she is from Northern Alabama. Ch. In addition to being a cook, She was also somewhat of a nanny, and Jem and Scout always had to listen to her. Without their father, wretched as he was, the children would be worse off than if they simply did not go to school. He's not evil, he's simply misunderstood and has received a bad reputation because society doesn't understand his choices. What do you think of Atticus's comment about it? What is Atticus' explanation for Tom's attempted escape. Ch. She had been with the family from the time Jem was born. Therefore Scout Finch’s development of maturity was a result of her untimely comprehension of the variations between hypocrisy and integrity. The man who attacked the kids on the way home had a knife. She had come to stay and “help out” while Atticuswould be busy with the Robinson trial. Arthur Radley was kept in his house (The Radley Place) at all times. What reasons does he give for saying this? In addition, To Kill a Mockingbird is told in her point of view. It is loosely based on Harper Lee’s own childhood in the south and the events in the book parallel events in her own life. Atticus seems too rational and introspective to fit in … Judge Taylor will be the judge during Tom’s trial. plays with them in summertime. What do you think this is? 2- What do you think of Miss Caroline Fisher as a teacher? Ch. 21- What is unusual about how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict? 1- What do you notice about the narrative voice and viewpoint in the novel? Why did Scout rub Walter Cunningham’s nose in the dirt? However, things like segregation has been eliminated so that's a big change since the 1930s. Helen Robinson walked the long way around to work to avoid the Ewell house becausethey “chunked at her” when she used the public road. 20- In most states of the USA people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide their bottle in a paper bag. 9 life lessons from Scout Finch: What the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' character taught us Updated Jan 13, 2019; Posted Jul 01, 2015 9 life lessons from Scout Finch 7.1.15 Ch. 3- Does Scout learn anything from Walter's visit? They like talking about others behind their backs, making fun of people, and acting like they are good Christian women. Ch. 23- What do you think of Atticus' reaction to Bob Ewell's challenge? He said there was no medical evidence to suggest that Mayella had been raped, that theonly evidence was the questionable testimony of two witnesses. In what ways? He had to pass by everyday for work and Mayella would ask him to do some chores for her. . Can you find qualities that would make her good or not so good at her job? How suitable is this as an answer to Scout. Bruises on her right side indicate that a left-handed person inflicted the wounds. She is an important figure in Scout's life, providing discipline, instruction, and love. The jury sees that maybe Ewell hit his daughter not Tom. Why are Scout and Jem shocked? In this time and period this is quite unusual because a black man accused of assaulting a white woman would be convicted quickly. Intro: describe Atticus and Scout and then their relationship through part one and part two of the book. Mayella and her father are alike and different. 23- At the end of this chapter, Jem forms a new theory about why Boo Radley has never left his house in years. She has worked for the Finch’s for a very long time and has a very firm control over the children which causes Scout to resent her. She doesn't want to seem as though she is better than them because she can talk better. His aim isn't that good and the dog is in front of the Radley house so he might shoot it. Ch. Ch. 3- What do you learn in this chapter about the Ewells? He thought it would be better to “let the dead burythe dead.”. Atticustells the boys to leave Arthur Radley alone, that if he wanted to be outside, he would.Atticus also tells them that the proper way to extend the invitation would be at theRadley front door instead of putting a note on a fishing pole and sticking that throughthe window. Ch. The ladies of Maycomb simply gossip and do not truly care about anyone other than themselves. (Look at the speech beginning, "This is their home, sister.". Who saved Jem and Scout? Ch. What reasons does she give for this view? Ch. Atticus tells Scout and Jem that to kill a mockingbird… Is allowed because they carry disease. Ch. Scout just gave in to Uncle Jack and said she did what he said she did. Scout compares her to the "mixed" children because the white people won't have her because she is so trashy and lives near the blacks; the blacks won't have her because she is white. 13- Read the first two things Alexandra says when she comes to the Finch house. Atticus said that Calpurnia is part of the family and she is like a mother to the kids. Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note? Jem, Scout and Dill went to look into the Radley house. Scout is six years old at the start, and at the end of the book she is almost nine, though she is telling the story at age thirteen. It is not really a surprise that Boo Radley protected the children. He painted a picture ofMayella as a victim of poverty and ignorance, a lonely young woman who tempted andkissed a Negro and then had to get rid of him, the evidence, of her crime against society’sunspoken laws. Due to Boo's kindness, Jem may be more curious about him. As recent events have painfully reminded us all, racial discrimination doesn’t rest. All through the book, she (and Jem and Dill) have been, at various times, taking Atticus’advice and putting themselves in someone else’s shoes, looking at things from someoneelse’s perspective.

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