What are good questions to ask about To Kill a Mockingbird?

How does it shape the story? How do you think Atticus manages his role as a single parent? What does his defense of Tom Robinson say about him as a man and about his parenting, if anything? What do you think of Aunt Alexandra?

What is the recluse Boo Radley?

Boo Radley is a neighbor who lives on the same street as the Finch family. Boo’s defining characteristic is his literal and symbolic invisibility. A recluse who only comes out at night, Boo becomes a receptacle for the town’s fears and superstitions.

What is a morbid question in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Morbid means “having an unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.” It’s a morbid question because Arthur “Boo” Radley hasn’t been seen outside of his house in more than fifteen years, and there are multiple neighborhood ideas of what became of him.

Who insists that Bob Ewells death is an accident in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In chapter 30 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus initially thinks that Jem caused Bob Ewell’s death. The reason Heck Tate insists that Ewell’s death was self-inflicted is to protect Arthur Radley.

Why is killing a mockingbird a sin?

Mockingbirds don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is a sin because mockingbirds cause no harm to anyone or anything around them.

What are the 3 main themes of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Three main themes include:

• prejudice.
• family life.
• courage.

What mental illness does Boo Radley have?

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Boo demonstrates an intense emotional connection in his protectiveness toward Scout and Jem, even to the point of risking his life to save theirs.

What does Miss Maudie say is morbid?

Miss Maudie refers to Scout’s question as morbid for a couple of reasons. First, Miss Maudie realizes that the only time she will probably see Boo Radley is when he is carried out after dying. Second, as someone who loves being outdoors, it is quite a morbid way of life to remain indoors as Boo does.

What is the golden rule in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The golden rule 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.

Did Jem really kill Bob Ewell?

On the night of the Halloween pageant Bob follows the children home and attacks them but Boo saves Jem and Scout but fatally stabs Bob Ewell. Atticus is convinced Jem killed Bob Ewell but Heck Tate (the sheriff) points out that Jem isn’t strong enough and after Bob broke his arm he wouldn’t have been able to stab him.

Why did Bob Ewell kill Scout?

Bob was trying to find a way of getting back at Atticus, and he saw Jem and Scout as the perfect way to get to Atticus. When Bob attacks Jem and Scout, he is showing us just what a coward he is. Bob knew that Atticus had humiliated him and Mayella, and he wanted revenge.

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