To kill a mockingbird
Author
Harper Lee
Characters
Scout Finch
The narrator and protagonist of the story.
Calpurnia
Jem Finch
Dill
Atticus Finch
Scout and Jem’s father.
Scout’s older brother.
Acts as a mother figure to Scout and Jem.
A close friend of Scout and Jem.
Aunt Alexandra
Mayella Ewell
Boo Radley
Tom Robinson
A reclusive neighbor.
A black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
Atticus’s sister
The woman who accuses Tom Robinson of rape.
Bob Ewell:
Miss Maudie Atkinson
The Finch’s neighbor
Mayella’s father
Mrs Dubose
Plot
This happens in a fictional town, where Atticus defend Tom Robinson. Throughout the trial and its aftermath, Scout and Jem grapple with the harsh realities of racism and injustice. It talks mainly about racial injustice, moral growth, and the loss of innocence
An elderly, ill-tempered, racist woman
Genre narratives
Chapters
Chapter 1
Chapter 31
This chapter introduces the town of Maycomb, Alabama, and the Finch family, particularly Scout Finch.
Scout walks Boo Radley home after he saves her and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack. She stands on Boo's porch, reflecting on how he has watched over them and protected them throughout their lives. Scout gains a deeper understanding of Boo's perspective and realizes the importance of empathy and seeing the world from others' viewpoints. The chapter concludes with Scout being tucked into bed by Atticus, who stays with Jem as he sleeps, highlighting the themes of protection, family, and understanding.
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