To Kill a Mockingbird

The children, Scout and Jem, watch Tom Robinson's trial from the colored balcony in the courthouse, sitting with Reverend Sykes. They are able to get in thanks to the kindness of the Reverend, who saves seats for them.

Some people were said to inherit family traits. The Cunninghams could always be trusted, and the Ewells were always dishonest, according to the townsfolk. Aunt Alexandra wholeheartedly believes this. She tries to stop Scout and Jem playing with the Cunningham children because of their lack of 'background'. Aunt Alexandra also believed the Ewells to be 'trash'.

So, in answer to your question, Aunt Alexandra believed that background and family traits were the most important factor that defined a person.

Atticus and Tate are arguing about how Bob Ewell died. Atticus is convinced the Jem stabbed Ewell as he tried to protect Scout from attack. At the same time, Heck knows that Bob did not die because of Jem, but Boo Radley. He also knows that if Boo Radley were trialed for murder he would be discriminated against and would be a traumatic and painful experience. So, Tate tells Atticus that Bob Ewell had fallen on his knife while in a drunk stupor. Though Atticus does not agree, Scout is convinced that Tate is correct, telling Atticus that sending Boo Radley to trial would be "sort of like shootin' a mocking-bird.

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout thinks she is being put into a pink penitentiary because Aunt Alexander wants her to become a fine Southern lady, being feminine, wearing dresses, being interested in boys, and demonstrating fine manners. However Scout, being a tomboy, resists these views because she has much more of her fun outdoors and playing with Dill and Jem. This is ironic because most people wouldn't view a prison as pink, but would view it in dull colors, such as dirty gray and brown, but Scout, having such a dislike for femininity, including prissy colors like pink, imagines her prison in pink.

Cunningham's mob didn't believe Atticus because they were angry and emotional, not thinking rationally. They were caught up in the moment and focused on their desire to harm Tom Robinson, rather than listening to reason. Additionally, they were influenced by peer pressure and the mob mentality, which can cloud judgment and hinder critical thinking.

Mr. Cunningham was one of the men from Old Sarum who came to lynch Tom Robinson but was unsuccessful because of Scout, Jem, and Dill's interruption. He was also one of Atticus' clients when he needed legal help with a land problem. Scout and Jem had taken his son, Walter, home from school to have lunch with them on their first day of school. When Scout recognized him and began to talk to him on a personal level, he was convinced to lead the Old Sarum mob back home without hurting anyone.

Atticus made a deal with Scout that they would continue reading together, but on the condition that she wouldn't tell her teacher about it. He agreed to keep their reading lessons at home private to avoid causing any further conflict with the teacher.

I know it starts in the Depression Era(1930's); I think it was specifically in 1932.

He finds them playing "the Boo Radley game" and also trying to stick a note to the window of the Radley house.

At Calpurnia's church they don't have enough money to let everyone have hymn books so Zeebo, Calpurnia's son, reads the hymns out loud and everybody repeats. Back then African Americans did not have a good education so Atticus let Calpurina borrow one of his books so that she could teach Zeebo how to read. This is important because Zeebo, who is an African American, can read, and Atticus, a white man, helped Calpurnia teach Zeebo how to read.

Jem tries to give Arthur "Boo" Radley a note or invitation to come out and meet them, as a gesture of friendship and gratitude for the mysterious gifts he has been leaving in the knothole of the tree for them.

Atticus believes in honesty and open communication with children, which he demonstrates through his parenting philosophy. He values truthfulness and respect for children's curiosity, believing that answering their questions helps them learn and grow. Atticus wants children to feel comfortable coming to him with their inquiries and to foster a trusting relationship with them.

The quote "He hasn't got a home, he just gets passed around from relative to relative" is from chapter 14 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. It can be found on page 157 of the novel.

The two farmers were most likely discussing a task related to their work, such as administering enemas to their livestock. This detail emphasizes the everyday aspects of farm life in the rural setting of the novel.

Dolphus Raymond implies that as Dill gets older, he will understand the hypocrisy and cruelty of the adult world, and may choose to cope with it by pretending to be something he is not, like pretending to be drunk all the time. He hints that this is a way of coping with the harsh realities of society.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout tries to spare Walter Cunningham from embarrassment when she explains to her teacher, Miss Caroline, that Walter cannot accept money for lunch as he is too proud to be unable to repay it. This shows Scout's empathy and understanding of Walter's situation, as well as her attempt to prevent him from feeling ashamed in front of his classmates.

Dixie Howell is a minor character in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He is the prosecuting attorney in the trial of Tom Robinson. Howell is known for being ineffective and lacking knowledge of the case but is still determined to convict Tom.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the man who takes the longest to be convinced that Tom Robinson is guilty is an elderly juror known as Mr. Cunningham. He is characterized as compassionate and fair-minded, ultimately being swayed by Atticus Finch's strong case and moral conviction.

Mrs. Dubose makes racist remarks about Atticus defending Tom Robinson and insults Jem and Scout’s father. She also criticizes Atticus for defending a black man, which goes against their moral beliefs. This behavior is offensive and intolerant.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Calpurnia is the Finch family's African American housekeeper. She plays a significant role in raising Scout and Jem Finch and serves as a mother figure to them. Calpurnia also teaches important lessons to the children about understanding and respecting others.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" is set during the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. The story takes place during a time of racial discrimination and social unrest in the southern United States.

In Chapter 1 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Dill asks Scout to marry him. He does this as part of their childhood play and fascination with romantic interests and relationships.

Atticus Finch is the character in "To Kill a Mockingbird" who consistently follows the letter of the law, even when it goes against popular opinion or may not be in his favor. He believes in upholding justice and fairness by adhering strictly to legal principles.

The French failed line of defense during World War II was the Maginot Line. This series of fortifications was built along the French-German border to deter an invasion, but the Germans circumvented it by attacking through the Ardennes Forest, which was lightly defended. This led to the rapid defeat of France in 1940.

Dolphus makes fun of Dill for being a crybaby that pees himself.