What was the original title of To Kill a Mockingbird?
1. The original title of the book was Atticus. It was later published as “To Kill A Mockingbird” because Lee decided that its original title put too much focus on one character.
Why did scout say the snowman was a Morphodite?
InTo Kill A Mockingbird Miss Maudie describes Jem and Scout’s snowman as a morphodite (hermaphrodite) because it resembles both a man (Mr Avery) and a woman (Miss Maudie). It is used again later in the book when Scout repeats the phrase she heard, and screams at Jem, “You damn morphodite, I’ll kill you!”.
What does Scout’s dress symbolize in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout abhors dresses. During the time period that To Kill a Mockingbird is set, dresses and skirts were the appropriate dress for ladies. Scout mostly wears boys’ clothes which is symbolic of her rejection of societal norms. It shows her stubbornness.
How did Mrs Radley die?
At the beginning of Chapter 8, Mrs. Radley dies, and the community hardly notices. Jem and Scout are both upset when they learn that Mrs. Radley died of natural causes.
Why does Miss Maudie laugh when scout says Morphodite?
Explain why Miss Maudie laughs when Scout uses the word “morphodite” to describe the snowman. Miss Maudie laughs because she knows Scout heard that word in Miss Maudie’s+ Atticus discussion. This shows Scout is childish because she uses the word improperly. It seems like Boo is trying to communicate to Jem+Scout.
What songs relate to To Kill a Mockingbird?
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SOUNDTRACK
- Journey – Anyway You Want It.
- The Almost – Say This Sooner.
- John Mayer – Waiting on the World to Change.
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers –
- I Won’t Back Down.
- Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About Us.
- Christina Aguilera – Bobblehead.
- Black Eyed Peas- Where is the Love.
What music would Atticus Finch listen to?
We like to think that Atticus would listen to a little bit of R&B on top of all his dad rock. He’d probably be sorry to hear that after so many years, people are still writing songs about prejudice and fighting for their right to love.
Are Jem and Scout black?
Atticus, Jem and Scout are most certainly white, but they represent the individuals closest to the boundary between the black and white communities in Maycomb (except perhaps Dolphus Raymond). Atticus is content to defend any man against injustice and accepts his cases on need and merit, not colour.
Why is To Kill a Mockingbird an appropriate title?
The title of To Kill a Mockingbird has very little literal connection to the plot, but it carries a great deal of symbolic weight in the book. In this story of innocents destroyed by evil, the “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence.
What does Scout’s overalls symbolize?
Overalls: Scout continually wears overalls during the novel, despite her aunt’s disapproval. The overalls symbolize Scout’s tomboy nature. She is a rather aggressive child, who prefers playing outside with Jem and Dill instead of entertaining herself with miniature ovens and dolls.
What word does Scout misuse in Chapter 8?
The term “nigger” is a racist term, and Scout uses it casually to describe the snowman she and Jem build in Chapter 8.