Chapter 5.
No, To Kill a Mockingbird does not take place in the Midwest. It takes place in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama.
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Scout
Innocence and curiosity.
Maycomb
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.
a town in which this story took place
near the dump
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.
The style of the story is a Southern Gothic novel.