Questions and Answers
What advice does Atticus give about understanding people?
Calpurnia believes that everyone who enters the house is company.
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What does Atticus say about representing the county in the legislature?
He couldn't hold up his head in town.
What does Atticus mean by 'we were licked a hundred years before we started'?
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What does Uncle Jack say about Scout's behavior?
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What does Francis Hancock criticize about Atticus?
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What lesson did Scout teach Uncle Jack?
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What dilemma does Atticus express regarding facing his children?
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What is the significance of mockingbirds in Atticus's quote?
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Ms. Dubose believes Atticus is inferior to the people he works for.
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What criticism does Ms. Dubose have for Scout's clothing?
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What does Atticus say about worrying?
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What does Atticus say about being licked before starting?
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What does Lula say about bringing white children to her church?
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Why did Aunt Alexandra come to live with them?
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What is Scout's understanding of 'fine folks'?
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What does Jem say about the different kinds of folks?
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How does Scout view people?
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What does Mr. Underwood compare Tom's death to?
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What did Atticus do to try to save Tom Robinson?
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What does Heck Tate say about the one responsible for the black boy's death?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Their Perspectives
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Atticus Finch emphasizes empathy and understanding: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
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Atticus acknowledges the challenge of standing against historical injustices: "Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win."
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He highlights the deep societal issues regarding race, noting that in court, "the white man always wins" against a black man's word.
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Calpurnia stresses the importance of respect regardless of social status: "Don't matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house is yo' company."
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Uncle Jack learns valuable lessons from Scout about understanding children and their perspectives.
Conflict and Societal Issues
- Francis Hancock represents prejudice within families, expressing shame about Atticus's values.
- Ms. Dubose articulates racist beliefs, revealing deep-rooted societal issues: "Your father's no better than the ****** and the trash he works for."
- Lula expresses segregation in church communities: "You ain't got no business bringin' white chillun here."
Values and Moral Lessons
- Mockingbirds symbolize innocence; Ms. Maudie highlights this by stating it's a sin to kill them as they only provide joy.
- Atticus teaches the importance of perseverance even when failure seems certain: "It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway."
- Jem's perspective reflects a simplistic view of humanity: "There's just one kind of folks. Folks."
Understanding Race and Class
- Atticus confronts societal racism by asserting that white men who cheat black men are "trash," regardless of their status.
- The division in social classes is illustrated through Jem's observation of different societal groups.
Justice and Consequences
- Mr. Underwood compares the injustice towards Tom Robinson to the senseless slaughter of songbirds, emphasizing the cruelty of society.
- Heck Tate acknowledges the senselessness of Tom's death: "There's a black boy dead for no reason."
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Explore key characters and their perspectives in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' This quiz delves into themes of empathy, societal issues, and familial prejudice as expressed by Atticus Finch, Calpurnia, and others. Test your understanding of their viewpoints and the broader context of race and morality in the novel.