the significance of the names of characters from the novel To Kill A Mockingbird?

Answer 1

scout----always searching for adventure
jem----a precious, almost killed, innocent boy
dill---sort of a sour puss
boo---scary until you meet him
atticus finch---another small bird like the mockingbird---atticus didn't think he was anyone out of the ordinary. small opinion of himself.

Answer 2

Because Tom Robinson is prosecuted for what he is despite the fact he has done absolutely nothing wrong, in fact he's gone out of his way to help those whites who prosecuted him. i.e, he helped Miss Mayella Ewell with chores refusing payment. A Mockingbird is just like this, they sing their hearts out for the world and yet the are shot because of what they are having done nothing wrong, they go out of their way to make music yet they are put down. Additionally, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a term used many times throughout the novel. Therefor as a title with meaning and background it makes an appropriate name for a book. There's a lot of depth in it, one of the greatest things about it is when you read the title before reading the novel you have no idea... and then by the time you've finished the novel it's meaning catch's your interest. Good question though...

Answer 3

That is my favorite book of all time but I am not sure as to the significance of their names....sorry, wish I could help

Answer 4

Omg, that is my ultimate favorite book. But the significance of their names? I am so sorry but I dont know. Maybe if you look on Spark Notes. Because I know Sparknotes has an indepth character analysis.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I won't help you with literary analysis, but many of the names come from the real life of Harper Lee. Look up some biographical information on her and see what you can find.