TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD CHAPTER SUMMARIES ATTICUS FINCH: A MAN OF MANY MORALS REVIEW OF PART ONE

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Chapters 10 & 11 CHAPTER SUMMARIES… Chapter 10 Emphasis on Atticus Finch being unlike other fathers (p. 89) Mockingbird Quote: (p. 90) The Mad Dog: (p. 93-96) Atticus Finch: Best shot in Maycomb (p. 97) Chapter 11 Mrs. Dubose’s comments (p. 99-103) Jem’s response to Dubose (p. 102-103) Scout: “Nigger-Lover?” (p. 108) Jem’s punishment/lesson The moral of the chapter (p. 112)

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Chapters 10 & 11 ATTICUS FINCH: A MAN OF MORALS Throughout the novel, Atticus Finch guides his children, teaching them right from wrong, decision-making skills and the importance of understanding others. Walk in someone’s shoes before judging them Listen to father before listening to community Fair and proper law for everyone ”Sin to kill a mockingbird” HOW ELSE DOES ATTICUS SHOW MORALS?

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Chapters 10 & 11 ATTICUS FINCH: A MAN OF MORALS Why did Harper Lee include Mrs. Dubose? How does the rabid dog emphasize morals? What does the ‘sin to kill a mockingbird’ quote mean? Why are morals such a focus in Part One? How is Atticus a good (or bad) father?

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Chapters 10 & 11 BOOK ONE: A REVIEW To Kill a Mockingbird – Book One – covers many topics. Here’s what you need to know… CHARACTERS Arthur “Boo” Radley – His story Jean-Louise “Scout” Finch – Her story, her lessons and her perspective Atticus Finch – What he represents Dill, Jim, Miss Maudie and how they shape the story Themes Understanding others/judging others Racial prejudice Literary Devices Allusions Symbolism Use of Language Setting

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Chapters 10 & 11 BOOK ONE: A REVIEW The characters in the novel are often complicated – as are their relationships. Book One develops the following relationships: Scout is the one telling the story and the one “learning lessons” Scout Finch Jem Finch Dill Baker Boo Radley Miss Maudie Atticus Finch Jem and Dill influence Scout’s actions and childhood behaviour Boo Radley sits in the middle; he is a tool to teach morals to the children and he is a symbol of kindness Miss Maudie teaches truth and is a powerful ‘motherly figure’ for Scout Atticus, at the opposite end, is a “moral compass” for Scout. He teaches and guides the children appropriately