5 Questions
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Scout Finch
Why did Atticus leave the Finch farm?
To become a lawyer
How is Calpurnia treated in the Finch household?
As a member of the family with respect
What was the societal context during the 1930s in relation to Calpurnia's role?
Segregation, discrimination, and slavery
What was Simon Finch's journey that led to the settlement in Alabama?
He traveled from the North to the South
Study Notes
The Narrator and Finch Family Background
- The narrator of the novel is Scout Finch, a young girl who tells the story from her perspective.
Atticus' Past
- Atticus Finch left the Finch farm to pursue a law degree in Montgomery.
Calpurnia's Role in the Finch Household
- Calpurnia is the Finches' black housekeeper, who is treated as a member of the family and plays a maternal role to Scout and her brother Jem.
Societal Context of the 1930s
- During the 1930s, African Americans like Calpurnia were subjected to racial segregation and discrimination, but Calpurnia's position in the Finch household was relatively unusual and reflected the family's more progressive values.
Simon Finch's Journey
- Simon Finch, the ancestor of the Finch family, traveled from England to the American colonies and eventually settled in Alabama, where he established the Finch family's roots.
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