To Kill a Mockingbird Review

This flashcard set covers key characters and themes from 'To Kill a Mockingbird', focusing on definitions and significances.

Hypocrisy

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform.

Calpurnia

A character in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' who is the Finch family's cook and caretaker.

Atticus Finch

The father of Scout and Jem, a lawyer who defends Tom Robinson in the novel.

Boo Radley

A reclusive character in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' who is initially seen as a monster by the children but later is understood as a protector.

Tom Robinson

A black man falsely accused of raping a white woman in the novel, he becomes a central figure in the story.

Dill (Charles Baker Harris)

A close friend of Scout and Jem, and a boy who visits Maycomb during the summer.

Mrs. Dubose

An elderly, ill-tempered woman who battles her morphine addiction, serving as a lesson on courage for Jem.

Miss Maudie

A kind and loving neighbor who provides guidance to Scout and Jem.

Walter Cunningham

A poor boy whose family refuses to take anything they cannot pay back, showcasing themes of class in the novel.

Harper Lee

The author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird', known for her exploration of social issues in the American South.

Nathan Radley

Boo Radley's brother who takes care of the Radley house after the death of their father.

Mr. Gilmer

The district attorney who prosecutes Tom Robinson in the trial.