Prompt #1
Atticus explains to Scout that "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Consider the attitude of Scout and Jem toward Boo Radley. What is Atticus trying to say to Scout and what lesson does he want her to learn? Is it an easy thing for Scout to learn? (Be sure to use text support.)

Prompt #2
I apologize for being late in posting this prompt. Now that my move is nearly complete, it will not happen again. Because of the delay in this posting, both your initial response and your replies will be due on July 11. Now for question #2:

The first seven chapters provide the reader with a glimpse into Scout's family life and into the makeup of Maycomb. In chapter 8, the emphasis of the novel shifts to the Tom Robinson case. What are the two (2) themes running through the book thus far? Explain how each of the themes is developed through characters and events. Be sure to use text support in your answers.

Prompt #3
Atticus brings out in the trial that the Ewells live in a broken down house behind the garbage dump. Mayella is seen to be a terribly lonely, isolated person without any friends or companions. As you read this part of the story, did you sympathize with Mayella? Tell how you felt about her and why? Be sure you use text support.

Prompt #4
Chapter 21 presents the suspense as to what the verdict will be. Jem feels confident that Tom Robinson will be set free. Rev. Sykes explains to him that it would be against tradition to decide in favor of a black person. In light of the attitudes of all those people concerned, why do you suppose Atticus put so much effort into defending Tom? Be sure you use text support.

Prompt #5
The title of Lee’s book is alluded to when Atticus gives his children air rifles and tells them that they can shoot all the bluebirds they want, but “it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” At the end of the novel, Scout likens the “sin” of naming Boo as Bob Ewell’s killer to “shootin’ a mockingbird.” Do you think that Boo is the only innocent or mockingbird in this novel? Explain. Be sure you use text support.