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Dill's arrival
One of the first events that occured was in the summer. "That was the summer Dill came to us."(Lee, 6).Scout and Jem encountered Dill, who was from Meridian, Mississippi. He "was spending the summer with his Aunt, Miss Rachel"(Lee, 7), and became good friends with Scout and Jem. They spent most of their time together. -
The Curious Boo Radley
15 years past, Boo Radley got into some trouble, and Mr. Radley shut Boo up in the Radley house, and he "was not seen again for fifteen years"(Lee, 10). This caused Scout, Jem, and Dill to wonder what he looks like, and they come up with ideas. They wanted to " try and make his come out "(Lee,13). So they made multiple attempts to do so, until Atticus caught them in the act. -
Gunshots
Jem and Dill wanted to get a look at Boo Radley, and decided they were "simply going to peep in the window with the loose shutter to see" (Lee, 51). As they went to see him, they saw a shadow come and go, and they made a run for it. Jem's pants got caught on the fence and he had to go back for them later. They didn't have another encounter with Boo for the majority of the rest of the book. -
The House Fire
Everyone in town was awakened by Miss Maudie’s house that burned down. Scout tells us about when they "stood watching the streets fill with men and cars while fire silently devoured Miss Maudie’s house" (Lee, 69). After the fire, Scout realizes she has a blanket around her. She asks Jem who did it. Jem says, " Boo Radley. You were so busy looking at the fire, you didn't know it when he put the blanket around you." We see Boo's continued fondness towards scout. -
The Other Side to Atticus
Jem and Scout entire viewpoint was that,"Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty." However, when a rabid dog came into their town, they were surprised at the result. Atticus came on the scene and shot the "mad dog" from forty yards away. Scout and Jem later learned that "Atticus Finch was the deadest shot in Maycomb County in his time." This moment showed to Scout and Jem that there were things about Atticus that they've never known of, and it changed their perspective of Atticus. -
The Mockingbird
Jem obtained a rifle for Christmas, and Atticus gave him some advice. "Shoot all the bluejays you want... but remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."(Lee, 90). Scout was curious as to why that was, and Calpurnia told her, "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy." (Lee, 90). The mockingbird metaphor is used throughout the book, and is seen in other people as well, such as Tom Robinson. -
Calpurnia's Church
Calpurnia takes Scout and Jem to her church and they begin to see some racism arise. A woman named Lula approached them and said to Calpurnia,"You ain't got no business bringin' white chillun here."(Lee, 119). Scout starts to learn that not all negroes liked the rest of the population. She also began to see a difference in the two societies. -
The Riot
A group of people, led by Mr. Cunningham, went to attack Tom Robinson, but met Atticus instead. They were about ready to bust through, when oblivious Scout Finch showed up and began talking to Mr. Cunningham. "Entailments are bad" she said. Her innocence completely took the mog by surprise, and got through their anger. Mr. Cunningham said,"Let's move out"(Lee, 154). and they were gone. -
Dill's Sorrow, Caused by the Trail
Dill, being young, was unaware of societies segregation towards other races and was distraught at Mr. Gilmer’s cross-examination. Dill said to Scout, 'That old Mr. Gilmer doin' him thataway, talking so hateful to him...it ain't right, somehow it ain't right to do him that way."(Lee, 198). Scout tried to inform Dill by saying,"That's just Mr. Gilmer's way"(Lee, 199), But Dill couldn't accept it. He was sick to his stomach. -
The End; Boo Radley
After the death of Bob Ewell and the beating of Jem by Bob Ewell, Boo Radley shows up. He appears wanting to be there for Scout yet again, and to say goodnight to Jem, to make sure he's ok. Scout told Boo he could pet Jem, and Boo Radley's "hand hovered over Jem's head."(Lee, 278). After this Boo spoke for the first time and said, "'Will you take me home?"'(Lee, 278), and Scout lead him home. Scout never saw Boo Radley again.