... the town of Maycomb, Alabama with her widowed father Atticus, and her older brother by four years, Jeremy Finch (called Jem). Scout tells us about her ancestors who originally fled England to escape religious persecution and they established a large farm on the banks of the Alabama River called Finch's Landing ... her house is destroyed. Even when she sees that her prize flowers were first frozen and then charred by the fire she offers a cheerful comment about wanting a larger garden and a smaller house. It is clear that many of the characters remain cheerful despite the setbacks, which ...

• Word Count: 10075
• Approx Pages: 40
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School