To Kill a Mocking Bird

A detailed Summary of To Kill a Mocking Bird

In the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, there are two

families that are textbook examples of complete opposites on the moral ladder,

and in the community. The Cunninghams and the Ewells have two distinctly

different reputations. The Cunninghams, although extremely poor, are highly

respected throughout Maycomb County. The Ewells, being just as poor as the

The Cunninghams are very respected by the citizens of Maycomb. They

take nothing, unless they can pay it back, and that is virtually nothing. On the

first day of school, the youngest of the Cunningham family, Walter, had no

lunch. The new teacher didn't know the ways of Maycomb, or the Cunninghams.

She tried to offer Walter money to buy lunch, and could not comprehend

Robinson was being held, with all intentions to kill Tom. After a one sided

altercation with Miss Caroline. She asked him to go home and wash his hair with

they get along with what they have. They don't have much, but they get along on

the rest of the year." Burris' father was a uncaring, jobless, drunk, who never

the jail, and has even less of a reason to use his rifle. Bob Ewell cost Maycomb two lives, while Mr. Cunningham, at least for a while, saved one.

They come the first day every year and then leave. The truant lady gets 'em here

Approximate Word count = 561
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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