To Kill a Mockingbird

Rape is brought up in chapter 12 when Cal tells Scout that Tom Robinson was accused of raping Bob Ewell's daughter. In chapter 14, Scout asks Atticus to define rape and he gives her a formal...

Dill suggests Boo Radley "doesn't have anywhere to run off to" because Boo is a recluse, likely isolated by the community rather than by choice. Dill, reflecting on his own feelings of neglect and...

In Chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout fights Jem because she resents his growing superiority and detached behavior. Jem, affected by racial tensions and trying to protect their father, warns...

Dill runs away to Maycomb because he feels neglected and unloved by his mother and new stepfather. They do not pay attention to him and often leave him alone, making him feel unwanted. Seeking...

This excerpt from Chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird highlights Dill's intelligence and creativity but also his loneliness. Despite his abilities, Dill prefers his imaginative world, reflecting his...

Aunt Alexandra shows racism towards Calpurnia primarily in chapters 13 and 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird. In chapter 13, she orders Calpurnia around and forbids her from making refreshments for the...

Boo Radley and Dill are similar in To Kill a Mockingbird because their families are abusive. For Dill, the abuse is emotional criticism when his parents tell him how different he is from other boys....

The quote is on page 189, when Dill is explaining why he ran away because his parents didn’t need him. Books vary, but this quote is on page 189 in the To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary...

In Chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird, after Miss Caroline orders her to stop reading at home and is further humiliated after her explanation about Walter Cunningham by having her hand struck with...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus reacts calmly when he discovers that Dill ran away from home and has been hiding underneath Scout's bed. Atticus proceeds to demonstrate hospitality and compassion...

Calpurnia is definitely not a slave and is treated as a revered member of the Finch household. Calpurnia is a paid cook and maid, who also acts as one of Scout and Jem's surrogate mothers...

Dill originally tells a wild story about why he ran away from home, but later explains that he just didn’t feel welcome since his mother remarried. When Dill first tells Scout and his father, he...

Charles Baker Harris, better known as Dill, spends his summers in Maycomb with the Finch kids. He is full of imagination and prone to creative storytelling. His curiosity pulls Scout and Jem into a...

It is very important to Alexandra that the children realize that they are Finches, and to be proud of the name.  Alexandra seems to need some sort of validation that her family is respectable...

In chapter 14, Scout sasses Aunt Alexandra and is sent to her room, where Jem attempts to calm his sister by telling her not to antagonize their aunt. Jem then informs Scout that Atticus has been...

Aunt Alexandra is a person who lives on 'doing the right thing, following the rules, and acting like fine people act.  "She is a conservative woman concerned with social and class distinctions...

In Chapter 13, Scout discusses how old Maycomb is, calling it "ancient." She also says that the first tavern in the area was founded "in the dawn of history." Scout is clearly exaggerating...

Scout said this in reference to Dill. This was a reference to a typical statement Miss Rachel would say. I think it might have occured after the kids claimed they were playing strip poker but were...

We do not actually "see" Mayella getting raped (or whatever it is that truly happened to her) in the book.  Instead, we are only told what has happened via testimony in court.  The...

Indeed, Jem is growing up, and he even considers himself an adult when he tells Scout that "It's different with grown folks--we..." Although Scout has not seen the change in Atticus nor the...

Scout says that Aunt Rachel had told her that Dill "had been in trouble since he was four." Atticus tells Jem the story about how when Dill was four, he had walked into Maycomb and announced to...

In Chapter 14, Dill initially makes up a fantastic story about why he ran away from home. However, later on, he confesses his real reasons to Scout. Dill thinks that his parents don't enjoy having...

Page numbers differ from edition to edition, so giving the exact page number is going to be tough. I do know where the quote is, though, and I can give you the location by providing the chapter and...

Jem Finch matures significantly throughout To Kill a Mockingbird, transitioning from a playful child to a more thoughtful and morally aware young adult. Influenced by the events surrounding the trial...

This takes place in Chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird after Dill runs away from his home in Meridian and shows up under Scout's bed. Dill has been on the road for the better part of the day,...

As Chapter 14 of Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird begins, Atticus Finch is under considerable pressure from two sides. Aunt Alexandra is pushing hard for a change in how he raises his...

On page 184 of the Grand Central Publishing edition of To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem classifies himself as an adult. In Chapter 14, Jem urges his sister not to antagonize their Aunt Alexandra anymore....

As Part II of the novel opens, Scout begins to note changes in Jem. He is entering adolescence and she doesn't understand what this means. She only knows that he is moody and not acting the way he...

When Dill runs away from home and is discovered hiding under Scout's bed, Jem is the one who decides to do the right thing and tell Atticus.  Because Jem seemed to "side" with the adults...

Dill Harris's family situation is rather tragic. In chapter 14, Dill runs away from home and hides underneath Scout's bed. After Dill reveals himself, Atticus allows Dill to spend the night, and Dill...

Given the fact that Dill is only two years older than Scout, both characters are considered similar in terms of their emotional maturity. While Scout struggles as an adolescent to control her...

In chapter 14, Scout and Jem get into a physical altercation, and Scout ends up punching her brother directly in the mouth. Following their fight, Atticus sends them both to their rooms, and Scout...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout discovers Dill hiding under her bed. Dill has run away from his home because he feels neglected by his parents, who he believes are not paying enough attention to him....

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout Finch is curious and outspoken in the early chapters, reflecting her innocence and naivety. As the story progresses, she becomes more empathetic and aware of social...

Key scenes in "To Kill a Mockingbird" include Scout and Jem meeting Dill, Atticus defending Tom Robinson in court, and Boo Radley saving Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack. These scenes highlight...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout has mixed feelings about Jem's actions. She is pleased when Jem fights her back because it restores their sibling equality, reminding her of their childhood bond....

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill runs away because he feels neglected and unloved by his parents, who are indifferent to his presence despite providing material comforts. Unlike the Finch family, which...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch explains rape to Scout with a legal definition: "carnal knowledge of a female by force and without consent." Atticus's approach reflects his belief in honesty...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, rape is defined as the act of forcibly having carnal knowledge of a female without her consent, a definition provided by Atticus Finch to his daughter, Scout. The accusation...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem Finch exhibits concern and respect for his father, Atticus. He recognizes the stress Atticus faces defending Tom Robinson and urges Scout to avoid adding to their...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem breaks the childhood code by telling Atticus that Dill has run away and is hiding under Scout's bed. This act of informing an adult goes against the unspoken rule among...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill fabricates stories to gain attention and escape his neglected home life. Ignored by his parents, Dill feels inadequate compared to Jem and Scout, who have a supportive...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill's desire for a baby with Scout stems from his imaginative and escapist tendencies. He wishes to create an idealized family life with Scout, contrasting with his own...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, both Scout and Atticus Finch exemplify courage in various ways. Scout demonstrates courage through her outspoken nature, standing up for her beliefs, and confronting fears,...

In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, Calpurnia serves as a significant maternal figure and moral compass for the Finch children. Her role extends beyond that of a housekeeper; she teaches Scout and...

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill, or Charles Baker Harris, is a pivotal character symbolizing innocence and creativity. Referred to as a "pocket Merlin," Dill's imaginative nature and eccentric plans...