TKM: First Chapter!

The last days I read the first chapter of "To Kill a Mockingbird" and here'll answer some questions to help me understand it entirely. 

1. What do you learn in this chapter about Maycomb, Atticus Finch and his family?

In Chapter 1, you learn that Maycomb is a little town in Alabama, with very interesting people. Scout Finch, a little girl (6 years old), tells the story. His father is an old lawyer called Atticus, who came from a wealthy family. Scout's brother is 10 years old and he's called Jem. At the beginning of the story, he broke his elbow. Atticus' father was an immigrant from UK, called Simon. He made a lot of money but lost it in the Second World War.

2. Describe Calpurnia as Scout depicts her in Chapter 1.

Calpurnia is a black woman who takes cares of the Finch's house. Although the guys may seem not to like her, Atticus said they couldn't live without her. Calpurnia compares Scout to Jem and always pushes him out of the Kitchen.

3. What does Dill dare Jem to do?

Dill dares Jem to go and touch the Radley's front door. As manhood and bravery was very important for them, Jem accepted the challenge. They all wanted to know more about Boo Radley and bring him out the house.

4. The townspeople of Maycomb have some fears and superstitions about the Radley place. Describe these fears and superstitions.

The Radley Place is a very interesting area. Boo Radley, a boy, never comes out the house. When Boo's father died, Nathan Radley came to take care of Boo (Nathan is his elder brother). The guys thought Boo was a ghost and also that he killed pets in the past.

5. How important is bravery to Jem?

As all young men on those times, bravery was very important for him, hence he accepted the Dill's challenge. Also, Jem must be brave because he had to defend his younger sister.

6. What do you notice about the narrative voice and viewpoint of the story?

The narrative voice in the book is innocent, because it's narrated by Scout. She doesn't understand some of the social problems in Maycomb, as the discrimination against blacks. However, the reader can still get the idea of what's going on.