Scout, Atticus, Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, setting in Maycomb, and themes of justice and empathy.
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- Who is the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird?
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Scout Finch, an adult looking back on her childhood in Maycomb.- What is Atticus Finch's profession?
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He is a lawyer.- Where does the novel take place?
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Maycomb, Alabama, a small town in the South.- What is Boo Radley known for?
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Being a reclusive neighbor who rarely leaves his house and leaves mysterious gifts for the children.- Who is Tom Robinson?
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A Black man falsely accused of assaulting Mayella Ewell and put on trial.- What is Mayella Ewell's role in the plot?
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She accuses Tom Robinson of assault in order to hide her own feelings and her father's abuse.- Who is Jem Finch?
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Scout's older brother who matures and becomes disillusioned as the novel progresses.- What is Dill's connection to Scout and Jem?
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He is a boy who visits Maycomb every summer and becomes their close friend.- What job does Calpurnia have in the Finch household?
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She is the Black housekeeper and a maternal figure to Scout and Jem.- In what decade does To Kill a Mockingbird take place?
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The 1930s, during the Great Depression.- What incident involves a mad dog in the neighborhood?
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Atticus shoots a rabid dog to protect the town, showing unexpected skill and bravery.- What does Atticus tell Scout about empathy?
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He says you cannot understand a person until you climb into their skin and walk around in it, seeing things from their perspective.- Why does Scout defend Walter Cunningham at school?
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To show that poor people deserve respect and that understanding someone's circumstances matters before judging them.- What does the mockingbird symbolize in the novel?
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Innocence, goodness, and those who are vulnerable and defenseless.- What does Boo leave for Scout and Jem in the tree?
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Small gifts including twine, soap dolls, gum, and other treasures wrapped in foil.
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