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In what town and state is the story set?
In what town and state is the story set?
Maycomb, Alabama
Who is our narrator and one of the protagonists?
Who is our narrator and one of the protagonists?
Jean Louise (Scout) Finch
Who is Scout's brother?
Who is Scout's brother?
Jem Finch
Would you consider Jem and Scout friends?
Would you consider Jem and Scout friends?
Who is Jem and Scout's father?
Who is Jem and Scout's father?
Atticus is a lawyer and a ______.
Atticus is a lawyer and a ______.
Who is the character that is a recluse and feared by children?
Who is the character that is a recluse and feared by children?
Who is Calpurnia?
Who is Calpurnia?
What is Charles Baker Harris's nickname?
What is Charles Baker Harris's nickname?
What did Dill dare Jem to do?
What did Dill dare Jem to do?
What big mistake did Miss Caroline make on the first day of school?
What big mistake did Miss Caroline make on the first day of school?
Who is Caroline Fisher?
Who is Caroline Fisher?
Where is the author describing when she says the house is dark and gloomy with no screen door?
Where is the author describing when she says the house is dark and gloomy with no screen door?
What did Scout blame Calpurnia for doing that got her in trouble on the first day of school?
What did Scout blame Calpurnia for doing that got her in trouble on the first day of school?
What was Scout's first 'crime' in first grade?
What was Scout's first 'crime' in first grade?
Why did Scout rub Walter Cunningham's nose in the dirt?
Why did Scout rub Walter Cunningham's nose in the dirt?
When Jem invites Walter to dinner, why does Scout not consider him to be company?
When Jem invites Walter to dinner, why does Scout not consider him to be company?
What does Calpurnia do when Scout tells her that Walter isn't company because he 'is just a Cunningham'?
What does Calpurnia do when Scout tells her that Walter isn't company because he 'is just a Cunningham'?
What did the children call a spirit that can't get to heaven?
What did the children call a spirit that can't get to heaven?
How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about the 'Hot Steams'?
How did Jem get even with Scout for contradicting him about the 'Hot Steams'?
What did Jem and Scout find in the Radley tree?
What did Jem and Scout find in the Radley tree?
What was the Boo Radley game?
What was the Boo Radley game?
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Maycomb, Alabama
Maycomb, Alabama
The town where the story takes place.
Scout Finch
Scout Finch
The narrator and protagonist of the story.
Jem Finch
Jem Finch
Scout's brother.
Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch
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Arthur 'Boo' Radley
Arthur 'Boo' Radley
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Calpurnia
Calpurnia
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Dill
Dill
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Radley House
Radley House
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Walter Cunningham
Walter Cunningham
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Miss Caroline Fisher
Miss Caroline Fisher
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'Hot Steams'
'Hot Steams'
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Boo Radley game
Boo Radley game
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Jem and Scout's discovery in the tree
Jem and Scout's discovery in the tree
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Dill's dare to Jem
Dill's dare to Jem
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Miss Caroline's mistake
Miss Caroline's mistake
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Scout's first crime in first grade
Scout's first crime in first grade
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Scout's conflict with Walter
Scout's conflict with Walter
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Calpurnia's reaction to Scout's judgement.
Calpurnia's reaction to Scout's judgement.
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Jem's revenge on Scout
Jem's revenge on Scout
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Study Notes
Setting
- The story is set in Maycomb, Alabama, a fictional town during the 1930s.
Narrators and Protagonists
- Jean Louise "Scout" Finch serves as the narrator and one of the main characters.
- Scout's brother is Jem Finch, and they share a close sibling bond alongside their friendship.
Key Characters
- Atticus Finch, the father of Scout and Jem, is a lawyer and a state representative.
- Calpurnia is the Finch family's housekeeper, playing a significant role in their upbringing.
- Arthur "Boo" Radley is portrayed as a reclusive character, shrouded in local myths and fear.
School Experience
- Miss Caroline Fisher is Scout’s first-grade teacher; she struggles with local customs and student backgrounds.
- A significant incident occurs when Miss Caroline offers Walter Cunningham a quarter, highlighting the class divide in Maycomb.
Social Dynamics
- Scout has conflicts with classmates, notably with Walter Cunningham, whom she blames for her troubles at school.
- Scout's perception of Walter is influenced by the townspeople's views, indicating societal divides.
Childhood Adventures
- Dill, also known as Charles Baker Harris, dares Jem to touch the Radley house, showcasing childhood curiosity and fear of the unknown.
- The children invent games that revolve around Boo Radley, demonstrating their fascination with local legends.
Discoveries in the Radley Tree
- Jem and Scout find various items in the Radley tree: gum, two pennies, a watch, twine, and carved soap figures resembling themselves, hinting at Boo Radley’s silent communication and interest in them.
Moral Lessons
- Calpurnia's reprimanding of Scout for her views on guests emphasizes the importance of respect and acceptance regardless of social status.
- The children's evolving views about Boo Radley and their attempts to understand him reflect themes of empathy and innocence.
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