To Kill a Mockingbird: Characters - Atticus and Scout
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analysing the characters Atticus Finch and Scout in Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It explores their character traits through grammatical and stylistic techniques, encouraging students to identify literary devices and develop their analytical writing skills.
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To Kill a Mockingbird: Characters - Atticus and Scout
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Scene Summary and Context
In Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the character of Scout Finch is depicted as a curious and lively young girl growing up in Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s. Her father, Atticus Finch, is portrayed as a wise, morally upright lawyer who advocates justice and integrity. Key moments highlight Scout's innocence and her evolving understanding of morality, especially through her interactions with her father and the events surrounding Tom Robinson's trial. The narrative often employs simple yet effective language, with phrases like 'attentive eyes' and 'calm voice' to characterise Atticus, and 'impatient' or 'eager' to reveal Scout’s personality. These phrases serve as glimpses into their personalities, illustrating the connection between language choice and character development. For example, Scout's description of her father as 'a man who believed in doing what was right' encapsulates his moral stance. The scene invites readers to explore how Harper Lee uses specific linguistic features to deepen our understanding of these two central characters.
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Question 1
Identify a phrase from the passage that describes Atticus. Write it down and explain what it reveals about his character.
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Write a phrase from the text that describes Atticus. Then, explain what this phrase reveals about his morals or personality.
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Identify a phrase that characterises Scout’s personality. Describe what this indicates about her growth or innocence.
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Find a phrase describing Scout. Explain what this reveals about her stage of development or personality.
[2 marks]D
Question 3
Analyse the language used to describe Atticus. Identify one stylistic device and explain its effect.
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Select a phrase that describes Atticus and identify the stylistic device used. Explain how this device contributes to characterisation.
[3 marks]E
Question 4
Identify a stylistic device used in describing Scout’s eagerness. Describe its impact on how we view her character.
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Find a phrase that shows Scout’s eagerness and identify the stylistic device. Explain its effect on character development.
[3 marks]F
Question 5
In your own words, describe how the language used in the scene reflects the relationship between Atticus and Scout.
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Explain how the language choices in the passage demonstrate the relationship between Atticus and Scout.
G
Question 6
Identify and analyse the use of a key phrase that highlights Atticus’s moral stance.
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Select a phrase from the text that reveals Atticus’s moral beliefs and analyse how it enhances his characterisation.
[3 marks]H
Question 7
Write a short paragraph analysing how Harper Lee’s use of language influences the reader’s perception of Scout’s personality.
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Analyse how Harper Lee’s language choices contribute to the reader’s understanding of Scout’s character.
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Question 8
Choose one stylistic device used in the scene, explain its function, and provide an example from the text.
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Identify a stylistic device used in describing Atticus or Scout. Explain its purpose and cite an example.
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- 12/31/2025
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