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To Kill a Mockingbird

This category is for questions about the literature classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. It was written by Harper Lee, and originally published in 1960. The film adaptation was made in 1962.

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Briefly describe the meeting between Scout and Boo how does this compare to how she imagied the meeting would be?

Scout takes Boo-"Mr. Arthur"-down to the porch, and they sit in shadow listening to Atticus and Heck Tate argue. Scout then takes Boo upstairs to say goodnight to Jem and then walks him home. He goes inside his house, and she never sees him again. But, for just a moment, she imagines the world from his perspective. She returns home and finds Atticus sitting in Jem's room. He reads one of Jem's books to her until she falls asleep.

this is the real answer! the last one made no sence..

What persuade the lynching party to give up their attempt on toms life?

Scout tries to be polite and start a conversation with Mr. Cunningham, and it makes him see through Atticus's point of view. Mr. Cunningham has a son (Walter Cunningham) that's Scout's age.

Who is the antagonist in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Robert E. Lee "Bob" Ewell, Mayella's father, is the main antagonist. He is the one who accuses an innocent Negro of raping his daughter, gets him killed, and tries to kill Jem and Scout Finch.
Bob Ewell because he wrongfully accused tom Robinson of raping his daughter. He is an angry drunk and a racist.

15 quotes from the book to kill a mockingbird about racism?

  1. "I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks."
  2. "Prejudice, a dirty word, and faith, a clean one, have something in common: they both begin where reason ends."
  3. "People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for."
  4. "It's never an insult to be called what somebody thinks is a bad name. It just shows you how poor that person is, it doesn't hurt you."
  5. "The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a courtroom, be he any color of the rainbow."
  6. "The longer we do nothing about it, the more likely it is that we might be swept off our feet by it."
  7. "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."
  8. "As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it—whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash."
  9. "Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win."
  10. "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."
  11. "People in their right minds never take pride in their talents."
  12. "It was times like these when I knew that being a sister to Jem was the best thing a girl could be."
  13. "They’ve done it before and they did it tonight and they’ll do it again and when they do it—seems that only children weep."
  14. "Things are always better in the morning."
  15. "You know the truth, and the truth is this: some Negroes lie, some Negroes are immoral, some Negro men are not to be trusted around women—black or white. But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men."

Who is boo radley in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Boo Radley was an old man in the book. And all of the children were afraid of him. Dill always wanted to get Boo out of the house. Later in the book, Boo whittles Jem and Scout little figurines of themselves out of soap. And while Miss. Maudie's house was burning down, and Scout and Jem were watching from afar, Boo comes out and puts a blanket over Scout. His real name is Arthur Radley but Jem and Scout call him by Boo.

He is one of the Radley family who lived on the street and he has been locked up in home for many years because of some trouble he got into in his teens. His family are strict baptists. Jem and Scout like to make up fantasies about him that he's like a monster and then as the novel progresses so too does their relationship with boo, especially with Jem as he matures.

Boo is metaphorically a mockingbird. He is an easy target and the kids play games about him and make up rumors. They say he has blood stained hand and eats raw squirrels. He supposedly lives in a basement and communicates through a knot hole in a tree to Scout and Jem. Boo's father, mortified he would be sent to jail and disgrace the family, promised the judge if his son could come home he would never again make any trouble. Arthur is never seen outside of his home again, leading to neighborhood rumors indicating that he is some sort of monster, supported by the fact that he at one time stabbed his father in the leg with a pair of scissors. It is probably likely that Arthur has some sort of mental illness.
Boo is metaphorically a mockingbird... He is an easy target and the kids play games about him and make up rumors. They say he has blood stained hand and eats raw squirrels. He supposviely lives in a basement and communicates through a knot hole in a tree to scout and jem.
Boo Radley plays an important role in the main characters, Scout and Jem's, childhood. Boo, whose real name is Arthur, lives in an old run down house on the corner, and has not been seen by anyone in years. It seems he made some trouble as a teenager and was arrested for disorderly conduct. His father, mortified he would be sent to jail and disgrace the family, promised the judge if his son could come home he would never again make any trouble. Arthur is never seen outside of him home again, leading to neighborhood rumors indicating that he is some sort of montster, supported by the fact that he at one time stabbed his father in the leg with a pair of scissors. It is probably likely that Arthur has some sort of mental illness.

By the time we start the novel, Arthur is now probably around thirty. His presence, or lack of it, is what makes him so interesting to Jem and Scout. Dill, a neigborhood friend who visits during the summers, persuades Jem and Scout to try and make Boo come outside.

If you read the book you will learn a lot more about this character. It really is a great book that covers all sorts of things; racism, the great depression, small town life, and childhood.

What persuades the lynching party to give up their attempt to tom's life to kill a mockingbird?

The lynch mob is discouraged by Scout and Jem who show up outside the jail cell where Atticus is acting as a guard for Tom Robinson. The lynch mob is set on getting their hands on Tom Robinson, but are made to change their minds when Scout directly confronts Walter Cunningham's father. She uses no violence or harsh language to prevent the attack, but simply asks Mr. Cunningham a lot of questions that makes the whole lynching party back down.

^This guy doesn't explain it in detail, so I'll fill in the blanks.

Scout tells Mr Cunningham that she had his boy Walter over for dinner one night. And since Cunninghams don't take anything they can't repay, Mr Cunningham repays her by makeing the lynch mob back off.

What persuades the lynching party to give up on Tom's life?

Scout's polite conversation about one of the son's having lunch at her house and a one-sided discussion of "entailments" diffuses the mob anger and makes the men feel ashamed to be threatening Scout's father.

How is Judge Taylor described?

Judge Taylor is described as amiable, white-haired, slightly ruddy-faced, he was a man who ran his court with an alarming informality--he sometimes propped his feet up, he often cleaned his fingernails with his pocket knife. In some of the longer hearings, Taylor sometimes appeared to be sleeping.

What are two of the gifts left for scout and jem in the knothole of the tree?

boo radley left gifts for jem and scout in the hole of the tree.
Boo Radley

What does the treehouse symbolize in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The treehouse symbolizes peace and childhood innocence. Scout and Jem are able to escape from the world around them and play in their treehouse. In addition, Jem goes up to the treehouse to think sometimes. The treehouse can be both a place of fun and excitement and a place of tranquility.

What is an example of the golden rule in chapter 5 in to kill a mockingbird?

The golden rule in chapter 5 says that people should treat others in the way that they would want to be treated. Atticus often teaches his children the golden rule by telling them to walk in other people's shoes. He wants Scout and Jem to learn empathy

Scout felt that the school system was?

In "To Kill A Mockingbird", Scout feels school is "twelve years of unrelieved boredom. " Scout is obviously an intellectually gifted child, but she lived in a time when there was no advanced or gifted program. As a result, Scout does not receive the intellectual stimulus she craves and ends up feeling bored.

In to kill a mockingbirdwhat is the rosetta stone why does scout think mr Avery gets his informations from it?

The Rosetta Stone is an ancient artifact that helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics. In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout believes that Mr. Avery gets his information from the Rosetta Stone because he is known for making up stories and spreading rumors, much like the way the Rosetta Stone helped uncover hidden meanings. This is a playful and humorous way for Scout to express her skepticism about Mr. Avery's credibility.

What does getting a baby showing about Dill and Scout?

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the situation with the baby signifies Dill's sensitivity and empathy towards Mayella, the Ewells' lonely and neglected daughter. It also highlights Scout's growing understanding of the complex social dynamics and hardships faced by others in her community, reinforcing her sense of justice and compassion.

Why are Jem and Scout so welcome in the church in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Jem and Scout are welcomed in the church in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because their father, Atticus Finch, is respected by the community. Additionally, the congregation sees the children's attendance as a sign of interest and respect for their community and culture. Jem and Scout's innocence and curiosity also make them endearing to the members of the church.

Does Link Deas write an editorial berating the town for Tom's death?

No, in "To Kill a Mockingbird," it is Atticus Finch who writes an editorial in the Maycomb Tribune about the injustice of Tom Robinson's death. Link Deas is Tom's employer and a supporting character who defends Tom and expresses outrage over his unfair trial and death, but he does not write the editorial.

In To Kill a Mockingbird who kills Bob Ewell?

Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell. Jem was unconscious, and therefore could not have killed him, and Bob Ewell was pulled backwards as he was attacking Scout, he did not fall on the knife.

Whom do you hear from for the first time in chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

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.

How many graphical novels do you have?

18, and still counting. Counting e-books, maybe 23.

Is To Kill a Mockingbird racist?

To Kill a Mockingbird isn't racist as it telling us how it used to be for the black people in hapre lee time

Why does Scout scream and tell Atticus that the world is ending in To Kill a Mockingbird?

she feared the world would come to an end, because the morning she woke up she saw snow out side. But she had never seen Snow before so it scared her, knowing that there was change out side ( only in the weather) but this could also be the bigger picture around this like because Scout was not used to change that is the society she lived in . she grew up in town who in which did not like change and they found it difficult to make change because they were so used to living in the society they do.
It was snowing
Because it snows in maycomb

How long does a mocking bird live?

from when it is born until it dies.

-savannah a,(:

Cavalry Scout?

The Army offers many different types of positions for people who have a passion for serving their country. One of the most important jobs a soldier can do is that of cavalry scout.

It is the task of a cavalry scout to determine the activities of an enemy and report back to the commander with as much information as possible so that a battle strategy can be worked out and implemented. Cavalry scouts are trained to avoid hostile soldiers and retreat safely from behind enemy lines, but the nature of the work is such that a conflict with combatants is always a possibility. For this reason, only men are accepted as cavalry scouts.

Further requirements for this position include having normal eyesight and being in peak physical and mental condition. Cavalry soldiers must attend 16 weeks of training in Kentucky at Fort Knox. When they graduate, they receive the traditional black Stetson and saber that is an iconic symbol of the cavalry. More training will occur throughout the scout’s career in order to keep him in top condition at all times.

A cavalry scout is extremely important to the commander of the unit and is said to act as his ears and eyes. Performing this task involves quick wits; retention and evaluation of information is key to a successful mission. The job is also physically demanding, and scouts can expect to do a lot of heavy lifting. Because they are in such close proximity to enemy soldiers, the position of cavalry scout is steeped in danger. Doing a job poorly can put not only oneself but one’s fellow officers at risk.

On average, a cavalry scout earns about $46,000 a year. Benefits like insurance are also part of a scout’s compensation. This is a very difficult job that requires an array of specialized skills ranging from the operation of combat vehicles to the use of heavy artillery. Despite the high level of expectation involved and the danger inherent in this type of work, a cavalry scout is a position that many aspire to. Those who relish a challenge would fit in well doing these special operations as a cavalry scout.