To Kill A Mockingbird

Scout and Jem meet Dill for the first time

Jun 22, 1930

Dill quickly gets fascinated by the legend of Boo Radley, a citizen of Maycomb that is seldom seen.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Period: Jun 22, 1930 to Oct 31, 1935

Dill returns to Meridian; Scout and Jem return to school

Sep 22, 1930

Scout reluctantly wore a dress. Scout was punished for explaining all of the ins and outs of Maycomb county.

Scout and Jem find a knot hole

Sep 30, 1930

Boo had placed various items in the hole for the children such as wax dolls and chewing gum.

Dill, Scout and Jem attempt to get Boo to come out of the house

Aug 22, 1931

Jem loses his pants on the fence. Nathan fires his shot gun. The children say they were playing strip poker with matches. When Jem returns his pants are neatly folded.

Tom Robinson is arrested for raping Mayella Ewell

Nov 21, 1931

Atticus Finch is chosen to defend Tom even though he will get judged and slandered for it.

Atticus shoots mad dog in street

Dec 22, 1934

Jem didn't know his dad was known for his good shot in town.

Tom Robinson's trial begins.

Jun 22, 1935

Before the trial a mob began around Atticus but Scout made them leave. Scout, Jem and Dill attend the trial in balcony seats. Tom is found guilty but the jury took longer than usual to make a verdict.

Tom Robinson dies.

Aug 22, 1935

Tom saw no hope and ran for the fence. He was shot 17 times. Atticus had to tell Mrs. Robinson.

Bob Ewell is furious.

Oct 22, 1935

Bob Ewell threatens Atticus after losing his job. He broke into Judge Taylor's house. He lingers around the Robinson house.

Bob Ewell attacks Jem and Scout

Oct 31, 1935

Scout's costume saves her life. Jem breaks his arm. Boo saves their lives.