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Who is called by their first name with the children?
Who is called by their first name with the children?
Who is a smart black woman who disciplines the children?
Who is a smart black woman who disciplines the children?
Calpurnia
Which character legend has it stabbed a parent's leg with scissors?
Which character legend has it stabbed a parent's leg with scissors?
Arthur 'Boo' Radley
Who pours molasses on all his food?
Who pours molasses on all his food?
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Who only comes to school for the first day each year?
Who only comes to school for the first day each year?
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Who introduces a new teaching technique called the Dewey Decimal System?
Who introduces a new teaching technique called the Dewey Decimal System?
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Who is the thin leathery person that goes to town at 11:30 every day?
Who is the thin leathery person that goes to town at 11:30 every day?
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Who returned to Maycomb and replaced his father?
Who returned to Maycomb and replaced his father?
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Who lives two doors from the Finch house and is known as the meanest lady?
Who lives two doors from the Finch house and is known as the meanest lady?
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Who dared to touch the Radley house?
Who dared to touch the Radley house?
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Who is an outdoor person that Scout spends time with?
Who is an outdoor person that Scout spends time with?
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Who claims to know everything and everybody in Maycomb?
Who claims to know everything and everybody in Maycomb?
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Who is the first Finch to come to Maycomb, Alabama?
Who is the first Finch to come to Maycomb, Alabama?
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Who is the only Finch to never leave Finch's Landing?
Who is the only Finch to never leave Finch's Landing?
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Who is described as a six-year-old tomboy?
Who is described as a six-year-old tomboy?
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Who stays with his aunt every summer and wants to marry Scout?
Who stays with his aunt every summer and wants to marry Scout?
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Who went to Boston to study medicine while cotton was not worth growing?
Who went to Boston to study medicine while cotton was not worth growing?
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Jem doesn't seem to mind that Scout is a girl and treats her more like a brother.
Jem doesn't seem to mind that Scout is a girl and treats her more like a brother.
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Does Miss Maudie try to explain to Scout why Boo doesn't come out of the house?
Does Miss Maudie try to explain to Scout why Boo doesn't come out of the house?
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Does Jem say they can keep the items found in the knothole based on the saying 'finders keepers, losers weepers'?
Does Jem say they can keep the items found in the knothole based on the saying 'finders keepers, losers weepers'?
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Is Calpurnia always very pleasant to the children and never interferes?
Is Calpurnia always very pleasant to the children and never interferes?
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Why are the Radleys considered outsiders in the community?
Why are the Radleys considered outsiders in the community?
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Which of the following IS NOT one of Maycomb's principle codes of conduct?
Which of the following IS NOT one of Maycomb's principle codes of conduct?
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What bizarre game do the kids play during their second summer with Dill?
What bizarre game do the kids play during their second summer with Dill?
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How do the kids try to pass a note to Boo?
How do the kids try to pass a note to Boo?
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Who catches the children playing their odd game and what is their reaction?
Who catches the children playing their odd game and what is their reaction?
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Why do the children stop peeking in the Radley window one night?
Why do the children stop peeking in the Radley window one night?
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How does Jem lose his pants?
How does Jem lose his pants?
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What was the first item found in the knothole of the tree?
What was the first item found in the knothole of the tree?
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What can the reader infer when the kids continue finding items in the knothole of the tree?
What can the reader infer when the kids continue finding items in the knothole of the tree?
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Who/What is Atticus referring to when he tells Scout 'sometimes it's better to bend the law a little in special cases'?
Who/What is Atticus referring to when he tells Scout 'sometimes it's better to bend the law a little in special cases'?
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Who/What is Atticus referring to when he tells Scout 'you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it'?
Who/What is Atticus referring to when he tells Scout 'you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it'?
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Study Notes
Characters and Definitions
- Atticus Finch: The children's father, referred to by his first name by the children.
- Calpurnia: A smart African American woman who disciplines Scout and Jem.
- Arthur "Boo" Radley: A reclusive figure, rumored to have used scissors to harm someone in the past.
- Walter Cunningham: A classmate known for pouring molasses over his food.
- Burris Ewell: Only attends school on the first day each year.
- Miss Caroline: Introduces the Dewey Decimal System to her classroom.
- Old Mr. Radley: A thin, leathery old man who buys cotton in town daily.
- Nathan Radley: Returns to Maycomb and takes over his father's role in the household.
- Mrs. Dubose: A neighbor known as the meanest lady, lives two doors from the Finch house.
- Jem "Jeremy" Finch: Dares to touch the Radley house and shares a close bond with Scout.
- Miss Maudie Atkinson: An outdoor-loving friend of Scout, providing companionship when the boys are absent.
- Miss Stephanie Crawford: Claims to know everyone in Maycomb, often sharing local gossip.
- Simon Finch: The first Finch ancestor to settle in Maycomb, Alabama.
- Alexandra Finch: The only Finch who never leaves Finch's Landing.
- Jean Louise "Scout" Finch: A tomboy aged six, central character of the story.
- Charles Baker "Dill" Harris: Visits each summer, expresses a desire to marry Scout.
- Jack Finch: Atticus's brother who went to Boston for medical studies when cotton farming was declining.
Character Dynamics and Interactions
- Jem's Treatment of Scout: Jem treats Scout equally, without regard to her gender.
- Calpurnia's Role: She is strict with the children, reprimanding them like a mother would.
- Radley Family Isolation: The Radleys are considered outsiders for not conforming to societal expectations, such as attending church or school regularly.
Plot Developments
- Summer Games: The children play a game based on Boo Radley during their second summer with Dill.
- Passing a Note to Boo: The kids attempt to use a fishing pole to deliver a note to Boo Radley through a window.
- Atticus's Discovery: Atticus finds the children playing their Boo Radley game and forbids them from continuing, emphasizing the importance of respecting the Radleys' privacy.
Events and Symbols
- Finding Items in the Knothole: The first item discovered is a piece of gum, indicating that the knothole serves as a secretive gift-giving location.
- Lost Pants Incident: Jem loses his pants while escaping the Radley place, illustrating the risks associated with their curiosity.
- Fatherly Wisdom: Atticus teaches Scout about fairness and understanding others, using the Cunninghams as a specific example of compassion in the face of hardship.
Thematic Aspects
- Perspective Taking: Atticus's insight about understanding others by considering their experiences reflects a core theme of empathy in the novel.
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