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What is the setting of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
What is the setting of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Maycomb, Alabama
Who is the narrator who is very close with her brother and father?
Who is the narrator who is very close with her brother and father?
Scout
Who is Dill?
Who is Dill?
A 7-year-old from Mississippi who spends his summers with his aunt Rachel in Maycomb.
What idea does Dill have when the 'routine' of Jem, Scout, and Dill's summer becomes tiresome?
What idea does Dill have when the 'routine' of Jem, Scout, and Dill's summer becomes tiresome?
How had Mr. Radley seen to it that his younger son Arthur (Boo) caused 'no further trouble' in Maycomb?
How had Mr. Radley seen to it that his younger son Arthur (Boo) caused 'no further trouble' in Maycomb?
What changes occurred at the Radley Place after Mr. Radley died?
What changes occurred at the Radley Place after Mr. Radley died?
What dare of Dill's does Jem finally accept?
What dare of Dill's does Jem finally accept?
What 'order' does Jem give Scout when he takes her to school for her first day?
What 'order' does Jem give Scout when he takes her to school for her first day?
What two things does Miss Caroline tell Scout that Atticus is not to do anymore?
What two things does Miss Caroline tell Scout that Atticus is not to do anymore?
What does Miss Caroline do to Scout when she tries to spare Walter Cunningham from humiliation?
What does Miss Caroline do to Scout when she tries to spare Walter Cunningham from humiliation?
What reason does Walter give Atticus for not being able to pass the first grade during lunch at the Finch's?
What reason does Walter give Atticus for not being able to pass the first grade during lunch at the Finch's?
What 'lecture' does Calpurnia give Scout after making her leave the table?
What 'lecture' does Calpurnia give Scout after making her leave the table?
How does Scout describe Burris Ewell's physical appearance and personality?
How does Scout describe Burris Ewell's physical appearance and personality?
What is Scout's assessment and plan after her first day of school?
What is Scout's assessment and plan after her first day of school?
Why does Scout go back to the Radley Place one afternoon?
Why does Scout go back to the Radley Place one afternoon?
What is the neighborhood's opinion of Mrs. Dubose?
What is the neighborhood's opinion of Mrs. Dubose?
What does Jem say about the 'Indian-heads' they find in the knothole of the tree?
What does Jem say about the 'Indian-heads' they find in the knothole of the tree?
What new 'game' do Jem, Scout, and Dill play?
What new 'game' do Jem, Scout, and Dill play?
What is Jem's reaction after Atticus catches the children with the scissors?
What is Jem's reaction after Atticus catches the children with the scissors?
Why does Scout become annoyed with Dill?
Why does Scout become annoyed with Dill?
What does Miss Maudie tell Scout about 'some kind of men'?
What does Miss Maudie tell Scout about 'some kind of men'?
What is Jem and Dill's plan to contact Boo Radley?
What is Jem and Dill's plan to contact Boo Radley?
What order does Atticus give the children regarding Boo?
What order does Atticus give the children regarding Boo?
Why do Dill, Jem, and Scout run from the Radley Place?
Why do Dill, Jem, and Scout run from the Radley Place?
How does Dill explain Jem's missing pants?
How does Dill explain Jem's missing pants?
What, according to Scout, causes Jem and her to begin 'to part company'?
What, according to Scout, causes Jem and her to begin 'to part company'?
What is Scout's assessment of second grade?
What is Scout's assessment of second grade?
What does Jem finally tell Scout about the pants that he retrieved?
What does Jem finally tell Scout about the pants that he retrieved?
What do Jem and Scout realize about the carved soap figures they find in the knothole?
What do Jem and Scout realize about the carved soap figures they find in the knothole?
When Jem and Scout find the knothole filled with cement, what explanation does Nathan Radley give?
When Jem and Scout find the knothole filled with cement, what explanation does Nathan Radley give?
What does Atticus tell Jem about the tree?
What does Atticus tell Jem about the tree?
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Study Notes
Setting
- The story unfolds in Maycomb, Alabama, a small, fictional town during the 1930s.
Characters
- Scout Finch: The young narrator, who shares a close bond with her brother Jem and father Atticus.
- Jem Finch: Scout’s older brother, protective and adventurous.
- Dill Harris: A 7-year-old boy from Mississippi, spending summers with his aunt Rachel in Maycomb.
Plot Points
- Dill proposes the idea to make Boo Radley come out when their summer routine becomes dull.
- Boo Radley is kept locked inside his home by Mr. Radley to avoid causing trouble in their community.
- After Mr. Radley's death, Boo returns to Maycomb, adding to the mystery surrounding him.
Childhood Adventures
- Jem accepts a dare from Dill to touch the side of the Radley house, a pivotal act of bravery.
- Scout’s first day of school is marked by Jem instructing her to not speak to him.
Education Challenges
- Miss Caroline, Scout's teacher, wrongly informs her that Atticus has forbidden her to read and write.
- After attempting to spare Walter Cunningham from humiliation, Scout faces punishment from Miss Caroline.
Socioeconomic Realities
- Walter Cunningham struggles in school due to financial difficulties, explaining he needs to help his father.
- Calpurnia chastises Scout for her lack of hospitality toward Walter during lunch.
Neighborhood Dynamics
- Burris Ewell is described as filthy and mean, highlighting the contrasting social classes in Maycomb.
- Mrs. Dubose is regarded as very mean by the neighborhood, showcasing her status and temperament.
Childhood Games
- Jem, Scout, and Dill invent the "Boo Radley game," reflecting their fascination with their reclusive neighbor.
- Their secretive communications with Boo include leaving notes in a window.
Familial Guidance
- Atticus instructs the children to leave Boo alone, emphasizing respect for others' privacy.
Tension and Fear
- The children flee the Radley house after hearing a gunshot, underscoring the tension in their encounters with Boo.
Innocence and Maturation
- Dill fabricates a story for Jem's missing pants, revealing the playful yet complex relationship among the children.
- A key moment occurs when Scout begins to perceive a divide between her and Jem, especially following Jem's adventurous decisions.
Symbolism
- The carved soap figures found in the knothole serve as a sign of Boo's kindness and connection to the children.
- Finding the knothole filled with cement raises questions about Nathan Radley’s intentions versus Atticus's views on nature and growth.
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