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To Kill a Mockingbird Questions for Study and Discussion

By Esther Lombardi, About.com

To Kill a Mockingbird is the only known novel by Harper Lee. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.
  • What is important about the title?

  • What are the conflicts in To Kill a Mockingbird? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional)?

  • How does Harper Lee reveal character in To Kill a Mockingbird?

  • What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?

  • What are some symbols in To Kill a Mockingbird? How do they relate to the plot and characters?

  • Is Scout consistent in her actions? Is she a fully developed character? How? Why?

  • Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?

  • Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?

  • What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?

  • Why is the novel often considered controversial? Would you ban (or censor) this book?

  • How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?

  • Would you recommend this novel to a friend?

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