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To Kill a Mockingbird, - Coggle Diagram
To Kill a Mockingbird
Event Timeline
Chapter 1
Introduction of Scout, the narrator, and her family background in Maycomb, Alabama.
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Scout, Jem, and Dill's fascination with the mysterious Boo Radley, who lives nearby.
Scout recounts rumors and superstitions surrounding Boo Radley, including stories of him being a "malevolent phantom."
Chapter 2
Walter Cunningham, one of Scout's classmates, gets into trouble for not bringing lunch. Scout tries to explain Walter's circumstances to Miss Caroline.
Scout's embarrassment and subsequent punishment for explaining the Cunningham family's poverty to Miss Caroline.
Miss Caroline's frustration with Scout's ability to read and write and her desire to make Scout stop learning at home.
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Scout's first day of school, where she meets her teacher, Miss Caroline Fisher.
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Chapter 3
Scout's discussion with Calpurnia, the Finch family's African American cook, about race and their different ways of life.
The children's visit to Calpurnia's church, where they experience the African American community's different customs and a welcoming atmosphere.
Atticus's lesson to Scout and Jem about understanding others' perspectives, using the example of the Ewells.
Scout and Jem's encounter with Burris Ewell, a dirty and unruly student who only attends school on the first day.
Chapter 4
Scout and Jem realize that the tree is being used as a secret hiding place by someone, possibly Boo Radley.
Nathan Radley, Boo's brother, fills the knot-hole with cement, leading to the children's disappointment.
The children discover more items hidden in the tree, including two Indian-head pennies.
The children begin to receive gifts in the hollow of the tree, including carved soap figures and gum.
Scout finds two pieces of gum in the knot of a tree on the Radley property, and she and Jem decide to keep them.
Chapter 5
Atticus warns the children against bothering Boo Radley and explains the importance of respecting other people's privacy.
Miss Maudie, the children's neighbor, discusses Boo Radley and encourages the children to have empathy for him.
The children decide to write a letter to the person leaving gifts in the tree, but they are caught by Atticus.
The children create a game called "Boo Radley" where they reenact Boo's life, much to Atticus's disapproval.
Jem and Scout find a ball of twine in the Radley yard, which they keep.
Scout reflects on the rumors and stories surrounding Boo Radley and begins to question their validity.
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