TKM Manhood

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English 10 To Kill a Mockingbird Be a Man

Name: ________________________

Directions: After reading several chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird, consider the role that gender plays in the treatment of the characters. Think about and discuss your views on man/womanhood by answering the following questions. Then use your thoughts/definitions to fill in the chart on the back of this page. 1. How do you define man/womanhood?

2. What does it take to become a man/woman?

3. How does society define man/womanhood? Does the definition vary by the color of ones skin? Explain.

4. Does society have its definitions right? Why or why not?

Character

According to your definition of manhood/womanhood, is the character a man/woman? (Yes or No)

Why or why not? (Use support from the text)

Atticus Finch

Scout Finch

Tom Robinson

Miss Maudie

Calpurnia

Jem Finch

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