Across
- 4. Symbolizes the separation between the world of children and the complexities of adulthood.
- 5. The tree where Boo Radley leaves gifts for Scout and Jem.
- 7. The mysterious neighbor who never leaves his house.
- 9. The black man falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell.
- 10. Cunningham Boy A symbol of the poor but proud families in the novel.
- 12. Something that destroys Miss Maudie’s house but leads to Boo Radley’s first interaction with the Finch children.
- 13. Tate The sheriff of Maycomb.
- 16. The judge overseeing Tom Robinson's trial.
- 17. A group of men who attempt to lynch Tom Robinson outside the jail.
- 20. Scout's first-grade teacher, who struggles with the ways of Maycomb.
- 22. Tom Robinson is found guilty despite the evidence proving his innocence.
- 23. The town lawyer and Scout and Jem's father.
- 26. Refers to the Ku Klux Klan, though not directly in the novel, it represents the racial hatred and prejudice in the South.
- 27. A symbol of Atticus' wisdom, clarity, and perspective.
- 28. The town gossip, who often spreads rumors about Boo Radley.
- 30. Boo's brother who keeps Boo locked away.
- 31. A mysterious figure in the book who symbolizes the unknown, similar to Boo Radley.
- 32. A symbol of innocence and kindness; to kill one is to destroy innocence.
- 34. The Finch family's black housekeeper.
- 35. Scout and Jem's friend who visits Maycomb during the summer.
- 36. A poor, dysfunctional family with racist tendencies.
- 38. Symbol of innocence in the novel, particularly Tom Robinson and Boo Radley.
- 39. The young woman who accuses Tom Robinson of raping her.
Down
- 1. The home where Scout, Jem, and Atticus live.
- 2. Trial A central event in the novel, where Tom Robinson is accused of raping Mayella.
- 3. The Biblical story Atticus references when talking about doing what's right despite the odds.
- 6. A place where Boo Radley leaves gifts for Scout and Jem.
- 8. The setting for the trial of Tom Robinson.
- 11. The African American pastor of First Purchase Church.
- 14. The mysterious, seemingly haunted house next to the Finch family home.
- 15. The author of To Kill a Mockingbird.
- 18. A poor but proud family in Maycomb, represented by Walter Cunningham.
- 19. A white man who prefers the company of black people, often misunderstood.
- 21. The local newspaper, which reports on the trial and other events in the town.
- 23. Atticus’ sister, who comes to live with the Finch family during the trial.
- 24. The primary antagonist; father of Mayella Ewell.
- 25. Scout's older brother.
- 26. A place where Jem and Scout hide and observe the world around them.
- 29. The narrator of the story, also known as Jean Louise Finch.
- 33. The mysterious family that lives next door to the Finches.
- 37. The fictional town where the story takes place.
- 39. The Finch family's kind neighbor and friend.
