Literature Crossword Buffet
Across
- 2. Quality symbolized by the mockingbird.
- 3. Narrator who learns to see the world from other people's perspectives.
- 8. Young woman who defies her family in pursuit of love.
- 9. Trait shown by George toward Lennie despite many challenges.
- 11. Major event that exposes racism and injustice in To Kill a Mockingbird.
- 12. Southern town where prejudice and justice collide.
- 13. Theme explored through Kabuo's experiences as a Japanese American.
- 16. The shocking identity of the enemy soldier in The Sniper.
- 20. Social problem that fuels conflict in several texts.
- 23. Tool used by those in power to control others.
- 24. What keeps George and Lennie pursuing their dream.
- 25. Long-standing conflict between two families in Romeo and Juliet.
- 26. Trait demonstrated by Atticus Finch when defending Tom Robinson.
- 31. Goal many characters seek despite obstacles.
- 32. Pig driven from the farm after helping lead the rebellion.
- 33. Animals Lennie dreams of caring for on his future farm.
- 35. Many characters endure hardship for people they care about.
- 36. Theme connecting Snow Falling on Cedars and To Kill a Mockingbird.
- 37. Animal Farm suggests citizens should think ______ rather than blindly follow leaders.
- 39. Scout's older brother who loses some of his childhood innocence.
- 40. Quality Scout develops as she matures.
- 41. Young man whose love helps fuel a tragic conflict.
Down
- 1. Character who uses propaganda to manipulate others.
- 4. Word describing many dreams pursued by characters throughout the year's texts.
- 5. Force that corrupts the leadership of Animal Farm.
- 6. Dream shared by George and Lennie throughout the novel.
- 7. Emotion that ultimately contributes to Romeo and Juliet's deaths.
- 10. Genre and outcome of Romeo and Juliet.
- 14. Character killed by Romeo after Mercutio's death.
- 15. Theme explored through Tom Robinson's case and Kabuo's trial.
- 17. Japanese American fisherman accused of a crime he insists he did not commit.
- 18. Scout, Ishmael, and George learn difficult truths about this.
- 19. Pig whose rise to power mirrors that of a dictator.
- 21. George's loyal friend whose strength often causes problems.
- 22. Event that removes Mr. Jones from power on Animal Farm.
- 27. Atticus teaches Scout the importance of showing this to others.
- 28. Theme shared by several works studied this year.
- 29. Theme explored in both Animal Farm and The Sniper.
- 30. Narrator of Snow Falling on Cedars who struggles to let go of the past.
- 34. Animal Farm warns readers about the dangers of unchecked ______.
- 38. Character who models moral courage and stands up for justice despite community opposition.