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Chapter 1- Setting
Atticus and Calpurnia are raising Scout and Jem. Dill comes to visit his Aunt Rachel. He and the Finch children keep watch on the Radley house. -
The Shotgun Shot
Jem, Scout, and Dill try to look in Boo’s window. Nathan Radley fires a shotgun. All the kids escape but frightend after the event. -
Maudie's House Burns Down
Miss Maudie’s house burns down; Boo puts a blanket around Scout’s shoulders. We see true emotion and sadness from the people of Maycomb. Scout starts to realize Boo is real. -
Atticus and Tom
Atticus agrees to defend Tom Robinson, this changes the rest of the entire book with events to come.
"She was white, and she tempted a Negro. She did something that in our society is unspeakable: she kissed a black man. Not an old Uncle, but a strong young Negro man. No code mattered to her before she broke it, but it came crashing down on her afterwards." Chapter 20 -
Atticus Shoots the Dog
Atticus shoots a mad dog in the street, this changes the view of some things Scout sees from her father. We find out Atticus has other talents we haven't seen before. A poweful scene in the book. -
Going to Church
Jem & Scout go to Calpurnia’s church. Aunt Alexandra moves in. Scout and Jem get to see a diffrent side of Maycomb by visiting the church. -
Dill Returns
Dill returns to Maycomb. Scout finds him in her house hiding. Dill opens up to us on why he returns and the reason he loves being with the Finches. -
The Trial (Summary)
Scout, Jem, and Dill sit in the balcony. Testimony occurs.Talk with Dolphus Raymond. Calpurnia comes to court. Tom Robinson is found guilty.
"I'm no idealist to believe firmly in the integrity of our courts and in the jury system—that is no ideal to me, it is a living, working reality. Gentlemen, a court is no better than each man of you sitting before me on this jury."-Atticus Finch
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The Murder of Tom
Tom Robinson is shot attempting to escape from prison. He was as to be called a mocking bird in the book. Sad to see him go has he was a role model for Scout Finch. -
The Real Boo
Ewell attacks Scout and Jem. Boo stabs Ewell and saves the kids. Scout sees Boo and escorts him home as the book ends with Atticus telling Scout a bedtime story.
