Literature Crossword Buffet

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.

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.