Page 11 "Boo's transition from the basement to back home was nebulous in Jem's memory."
The word "nebulous" appears in the first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the description of Scout's memories of her early childhood. It is used to convey the idea of something vague or unclear, reflecting Scout's hazy recollections of her past.
The first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" introduces the Finch family and their housemaid Calpurnia, as well as their neighbor the mysterious Boo Radley. It also sets the stage for the racial prejudices that will be a central theme throughout the novel.
Maycomb School is introduced in the first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" when Scout Finch mentions that her first day of school was approaching and she would be joining first grade at Maycomb's lone school.
We first meet Miss Maudie in Chapter 5, when Scout explains that they have an unspoken agreement that the children can play in her yard and eat her food and such just so long as they don't trample her flowers or disturb her.
In chapter 15 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," the character Aunt Alexandra is introduced for the first time. She is Atticus Finch's sister who comes to live with the family and brings a more traditional and conservative influence to the household.
The chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" ends dramatically when Scout and Jem are attacked by Bob Ewell in the dark on their way home from the Halloween pageant. Boo Radley intervenes, saving their lives but also revealing himself to them for the first time.
In Chapter 2 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout learns how to read with the help of her father, Atticus. This marks a significant milestone in her development and sets the stage for her growth and education throughout the novel.
Dill is introduced in the first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is described as being a small, imaginative boy who befriends Scout and Jem during the summer months in Maycomb. Dill's real name is Charles Baker Harris.
The word "rectitude" appears in Chapter 9 of the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" in a conversation between Atticus Finch and his brother Jack. Atticus uses it to describe Mrs. Dubose's attitude towards speaking her mind, suggesting that she is determined and uncompromising in her beliefs.
In Chapter 8 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout describes how the children find a "Secret First Purchase" that includes a scuppernong arbor. The word "scuppernongs" is explicitly mentioned in this description.
The word "taciturn" is used in Chapter 9 of To Kill a Mockingbird. It is spoken by Scout to describe her father, Atticus Finch, as being reserved and quiet.
Miss Caroline, Scout's first grade teacher, is said to have hookworms in "To Kill a Mockingbird." This is mentioned during an incident where Miss Caroline gets terrified by Burris Ewell, who is described as having hookworms.
The word "contentious" can be found in Chapter 24 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." In this chapter, Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie have a heated conversation about the missionary society, with Aunt Alexandra being particularly contentious about the topic.