6 Think of a book you know and make notes about it under these headings. . title • author • type of novel • setting • main characters (and adjectives to describe them) • what the story is about • ending

Title: To Kill a Mockingbird

Author: Harper Lee

Type of Novel: Bildungsroman, Southern Gothic

Setting: Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression

Main Characters:

Jean Louise "Scout" Finch: curious, tomboyish, and observant young girl

Atticus Finch: Scout's father and a lawyer, morally upright and committed to justice

Jem Finch: Scout's older brother, brave and adventurous

Boo Radley: A reclusive neighbor whom Scout and Jem are fascinated with

Tom Robinson: A black man falsely accused of raping a white woman

Mayella Ewell: The young woman who falsely accuses Tom Robinson

What the story is about:

To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in the racially divided town of Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression. When her father, Atticus, defends a black man named Tom Robinson who is falsely accused of raping a white woman, Scout learns about the harsh realities of racism and injustice. Through her interactions with the town's residents, including the mysterious Boo Radley, Scout learns about courage, empathy, and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Ending:

The novel ends with Scout and Jem being attacked by Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella, in an act of revenge. However, they are saved by Boo Radley, who emerges from his reclusive life to protect them. The story ends with Scout walking Boo Radley back to his house and reflecting on the lessons she has learned about human nature and morality.