To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
Jean Louise “Scout " Finch is shown sitting on the porch of what seems to be the Radley Place
which is home to the minor character Boo Radley in the story.
Plot Synopsis:
Scout and her brother Jem live in the town Maycomb, Alabama. Their father Atticus is the
town's Lawyer. Within their town there is an old house known as Radley Place. Scout and Jem
hear stories about a man named Boo who has lived in the house for years without ever leaving.
While they try to figure out the mystery of Boo and the Radley place Atticus takes on a case of a
black man named Tom Robinson. Tom has been accused of raping a white woman. Jem and
Scout are judged by the local children based on their father’s choice. Jem, Scout, and Atticus all
face challenges when trying to discover the truth behind the mysterious Radley Place and Tom
Robinson's court case.
Exposition:
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Setting- Maycomb, Alabama. ( Great Depression Era)
Characters- Jean Louise " Scout " Finch, Atticus Finch, Jeremy Atticus " Jem " Finch,
Arthur " Boo " Radley, Bob Ewell, Charles Baker " Dill " Harris, Miss Maudie Atkinson,
Calpurnia, Aunt Alexandra, Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson, Link Deas, Mrs. Henry
Lafayette Dubose, Nathan Radley, Heck Tate, Mr. Underwood, Mr.Dolphus Raymond,
Mr. Walter Cunningham, and Walter Cunningham.
Climate/Situation- Summer time.
Primary Conflict:
1. Scout vs. Boo Radley (trying to figure out the mystery behind the Radley Place)
Atticus Finch/Tom Robinson vs. Bob Ewell/Mayella Ewell (Court Case)
2. Scout has always wondered about the mystery behind the Radley Place. Stories say that Boo
Radley has lived in the house his whole life without leaving. Scout and Jem along with their
friend Dill try and figure out whom Boo Radley really is and if he lives in the house. Scout also
believes that Boo Radley is friendly and not the monster the stories say he is.
Atticus Finch takes on the court case of Tom Robinson. Tom is accused of raping Mayella Ewell
the daughter of Bob Ewell. Atticus knows that there is something wrong about the Ewell's and
that they aren’t telling the truth. He is taunted by the local towns’ people for defending an
African American but he wants to prove Tom Robinson innocent.
Characterization:
Protagonist-
Jean Louise “Scout “Finch
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Scout is looked at as being an unusual girl. She is very tom boy like. But Scout is very
intelligent for a young girl. She believes in right from wrong and is morally responsible.
Scout is the daughter of Atticus and she helps him work through his court case by
believing in him and she also helps Jem figure out the mystery behind the Radley place.
Direct- " I could not possibly hope to be a lady if i wore breeches;...".
Indirect- “Scout has always been more of a tom boy..."
AntagonistBob Ewell
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Bob Ewell is the man who accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter. He is a violent
man who is very racist.
Additional Supporting CharactersAtticus Finch
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He is the father of Jem and Scout and he defends Tom Robinson in his court case.
Jeremy Atticus “Jem “Finch
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He is the son of Atticus and Scout's brother and best friend.
Point of View:
1. First person is the point of view within this book.
2. The point of view is Scout. She doesn’t know much about the court case or the mystery at the Radley
place. It keeps the reader very limited to information. Many surprises a revealed throughout the book.
Suspense is key in this point of view. If the point of view was from other characters then there really
wouldn’t be that much mystery in the book.
Links:
http://tokillamockingbirdchhs.weebly.com/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi88P7KfaMA
http://www.amazon.com/Kill-Mockingbird-Harper-Lee/dp/0446310786
Multimedia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78NSBEIiqBo&feature=related
This is a summary video of all of the characters in " To Kill a Mockingbird ".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JikIps4F6JM&feature=related
Top ten questions readers have after reading the book.
Reader Review of Book:
Over “To Kill a Mockingbird " is a fantastic book. Personally i really enjoyed it. It's not the first
time I’ve read this book but it is always fun. Majority of kids in 11th grade probably have read
this book, but if you haven’t you definitely should. The book keeps the reader entertained the
whole time. Suspense fills the pages.
The characters are full of emotion. The plot is pretty obvious and simple. For being non fiction
the book gives the reader a very realistic feel. The book isn’t that long so it doesn’t take that
much time to read. Personally I’d rate this book 5 out 5. It’s good for all ages and definitely
should be read.