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Question

if u have read the book can u please help me. to kiill a mocking bird i need a plot summary and theme. And if u can help me write a poem 3 stanza begining with phrase to kill a mocking bird
thank u

Answer 1

Plot Summary:
The reader is introduced to the narrator, Scout Finch, who describes her family history and her town, Maycomb. She and her brother, Jem, are also introduced to Dill, and the children share stories and fantasies about the mystery man (Boo Radley) who lives near by. The reader learns that Scout has problems at school early on, but she learns a lesson in manners when Walter Cunningham comes to lunch and a lesson in compromise from her father, Atticus.
As time goes by, Scout and Jem find some mysterious presents in the knothole of an old tree on the Radley place, leading to fascination with the mysterious Boo Radley.
Jem, Dill, and Scout venture out one night to try to see into Boo Radley's back window - an adventure that leads to frightening results, especially for Jem.

As the summer comes to a close, Scout and Jem find more presents in the Radley tree. Their treasures include small sculptures and a watch. Unfortunately, their bounty is suddenly cut off by Mr. Radley, who seals up the hole in the tree.

Winter comes quickly, bringing a rare snowstorm to Maycomb. Miss Maudie's house is ruined in a fire, and Scout has a rare encounter with Boo Radley without even knowing it.

Scout gets into a number of fisticuffs with both a classmate and her cousin when the two boys taunt her about her father, whom they insult by calling him a "****** lover." Atticus explains to Scout that he will be defending a black man named Tom Robinson on the charge of rape.

When the danger of a rabid dog threatens the town, Scout discovers that her father, whom she previously thought too old to do anything, does possess some talents. Atticus turns out be a crack shot, killing the dog in one shot at a great distance.

Jem and Scout learn more about their neighbor Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose. Atticus eventually has Jem read to her, as she is a sick woman, and needs something to take her mind off of her predicament.

Atticus leaves town, and Calpurnia, the Finch's black maid, takes Jem and Scout to her church. They also learn more information about Tom Robinson, the man who Atticus intends to defend.

As Tom Robinson's trial approaches, Atticus worries about the safety of his client. This fear that proves to be justified. A group of townspeople, including Walter Cunningham, appear at the courthouse one night, with the intention of lynching Tom Robinson. The only person who stands in their way is Atticus. At first, the mob intends to plow right through him, but with the unexpected arrival of Scout, they realize the error of their actions.

When Tom Robinson's trial finally begins, evidence begins to show that Robinson is obviously innocent. Heck Tate and Mr. Ewell take the stand in Tom Robinson's trial, giving further evidence to prove Robinson's innocence.
Atticus points out that a left-handed man must have beaten Mayella Ewell. He goes on to show that while Mr. Ewell is left-handed, Tom Robinson's left arm is crippled due to a farming accident. When Mayella Ewell takes the stand, it becomes obvious that her story has many holes in it. However, she starts crying hysterically before Atticus may point many of them out.

When Tom Robinson takes the stand, the obviously true story comes out. It becomes evident that Mayella Ewell was a very lonely person who's only crime was to kiss a black man. Her father, Bob Ewell, beat and raped her for this crime. Mr. Ewell also forced her to say that Tom Robinson did it, so that he wouldn't get in trouble.

As they take a break from the trial, Scout and Dill get to know Dolphus Raymond better. He is thought to be a town drunk, looked badly upon for being a white man that married a black woman. As it turns out, he isn't drunk after all. He merely uses it as a cover-up, so that he doesn't have to answer questions about his life. Afterwards, Scout and Jem listen to Atticus's closing statements in the trial.

After the verdict is announced in Tom Robinson's case, guilty, the children, as well as other members of the community, discuss and react to the verdict. Atticus and the children discuss the trial, Scout and Aunt Alexandra discuss Walter Cunningham, and Jem and Scout discuss class distinctions.

As Scout suffers through one of her Aunt's missionary circle affairs, Atticus returns home with the news that Tom Robinson has been killed. He brings the news to Tom's family, who reacts as can be expected. Tom was killed while trying to escape, but he knew he never had a chance, with his crippled arm.
After a classroom discussion of Adolf Hitler and his treatment of the Jews, Scout is struck by the hypocrisy of many of Maycomb's residents. While condemning Hitler for being prejudiced and genocidal, the same people act racist and genocidal themselves.

It would appear that Bob Ewell has not forgotten his grudge against some of Maycomb's citizens, including Judge Taylor and Helen Robinson. In the meantime, Scout prepares for a Halloween night presentation at her school. She plans to wear a bulky pig costume, one the severely limits her vision.
While returning home from the school pageant, Jem and Scout are attacked. Jem's arm is broken, and a stranger carries him home. Scout cannot see what is happening due the darkness and her constrictive costume.

Afterwards, a search of the area by the local officials turns up Bob Ewell's dead body.
As Heck Tate and Atticus listen, Scout tells them what happened to her and Jem, ending by pointing to the man who had carried Jem home, who she realizes is Boo Radley. Atticus assumes that it was Jem who stabbed Bob Ewell, but the sheriff tells Atticus that he intends to report that Ewell fell on his own knife. Atticus is sure that the sheriff is trying to protect Jem, until it finally dawns on him that it was actually Boo Radley who killed Ewell. Scout walks Boo Radley home, and then returns to her house to see Atticus sitting by her unconscious brother, as the novel ends.

Answer 2

pinkmonkey.com
this is an excellent site for classics with plot summeries, etc. broken done by chapter.

HOWEVER, you should just read the book like you were supposed too. It may be boring, but get over it.

Also, the gregory peck film of the book is a pretty good adaptation.

Oh, did I mention read the book!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Go to Yahoo!Education.com and look under the Cliff's Notes.
http://education.yahoo.com/homework_help/cliffsnotes/to_kill_a_mockingbird/

Try spark notes .com
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/


http://pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmToKill02.asp