"Ain't got no mother," was the answer, "and their paw's right contentious" (Lee page 32).
This is the beginning of the story when the children in Miss Caroline's class are trying to explain to her that Burris Ewell and the rest of the Ewells only come to school on the first day of the year. It is in chapter 3, and in the book I own, page 32.
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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.
No, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, which is located in Alabama, not in the Midwest.
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Scout
Maycomb
Innocence and curiosity.
It is the summer of 1933 when the story begins.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the mockingbird symbolizes innocence and goodness. Though there isn't a specific character named the mockingbird, it represents individuals like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley, who are unfairly judged and persecuted in the story.
I would say Tom Robinson and Boo Radley.
near the dump
a town in which this story took place
The word "edification" appears in Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird when Jem thinks that Miss Maudie's reaction to Atticus is intended for his edification. He realizes that she is indirectly teaching him a lesson about how to behave towards others.
The unexpected company in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Boo Radley. He is a recluse who is rarely seen in the neighborhood, but plays a significant role in the story's resolution.