Reviewing the novel through character To Kill a Mockingbird Reviewing the novel through character

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 Radley because they have never seen him and believe that he is a “malevolent phantom” (p. 10).

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)

Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch) Jem said, “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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

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).

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).

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

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

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

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).

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

Mayella Ewell Is Mayella Ewell a villain or a kind mockingbird or both? Explain (Ch. 18).

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

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

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

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).