TKAM Part 1

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Who is Dill Harris?

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Dill Harris is a character in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' who lives with Miss Rachel during the summers and is a close friend of Scout and Jem.

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What time period is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' set in?

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The novel is set in the 1930s, during the Great Depression in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama.

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What does Atticus Finch teach about killing mockingbirds?

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Atticus Finch teaches that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they do no harm and only provide joy through their singing.

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Who is Tim Johnson?

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Tim Johnson is the rabid dog that Atticus Finch is forced to shoot to protect the community.

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Why is it considered a sin to kill a mockingbird?

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It is considered a sin to kill a mockingbird because they do no harm and only sing, symbolizing innocence.

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What role does Calpurnia play in the Finch household?

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Calpurnia is the Finch family's housekeeper and serves as a mother figure to Scout and Jem.

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What is the significance of the character Boo Radley?

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Boo Radley is a reclusive neighbor who symbolizes the theme of misunderstanding and the loss of innocence.

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How does the setting of Maycomb influence the story?

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Maycomb's setting reflects the social issues of the time, including racism and classism, which are central to the novel's themes.

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What lesson does Atticus teach about empathy?

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Atticus teaches that one should try to understand others by considering things from their perspective, famously stating, 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.'

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What does the mockingbird symbolize in the novel?

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The mockingbird symbolizes innocence and the idea of protecting those who do no harm.