Question

to kill a mockingbird ch 5 - 8 peeping du bose tree anger oak humanity rebuilding morphine growth monster infamy tears reclusiveness empathy independence soapfigure

Explanation:

All answers are tied to key elements, themes, and events from To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 5-8, matched to the grid length and intersecting letters:

1. 3 Across (OAK): Matches the 3-letter grid, the oak tree is central to Boo Radley's interactions with the kids.
2. 4 Down (RECLUSIVENESS): 12 letters, describes Boo Radley's core trait in these chapters.
3. 5 Across (DUBOSE): 6 letters, Mrs. Dubose is the critical character introduced in these chapters.
4. 6 Across (MORPHINE): 8 letters, Mrs. Dubose was addicted to morphine, a key plot point.
5. 7 Down (EMPATHY): 7 letters, Atticus teaches Scout empathy, a major theme here.
6. 8 Across (HUMANITY): 8 letters, tied to recognizing Boo's humanity and Mrs. Dubose's fight.
7. 9 Across (TEARS): 5 letters, Scout cries after the fire and interactions with others.
8. 10 Down (GROWTH): 6 letters, reflects Scout and Jem's moral growth in these chapters.
9. 11 Across (MONSTER): 7 letters, the kids initially view Boo as a monster.
10. 12 Down (INFAMY): 6 letters, Mrs. Dubose has a reputation for infamy in Maycomb.
11. 13 Down (PEEPING): 7 letters, Scout and Jem try peeking at Boo Radley.
12. 14 Across (TREE): 4 letters, the knothole tree is a key setting for Boo's gifts.
13. 15 Down (REBUILDING): 10 letters, ties to Miss Maudie rebuilding her house after the fire.
14. 16 Across (SOAPFIGURE): 10 letters, Boo carves soap figures of Scout and Jem.
15. 17 Down (ANGER): 5 letters, Jem feels anger towards Mrs. Dubose and the fire.
16. 18 Down (INDEPENDENCE): 12 letters, Mrs. Dubose seeks independence from her morphine addiction.

Answer:

Across:

1. OAK
2. DUBOSE
3. MORPHINE
4. HUMANITY
5. TEARS
6. MONSTER
7. TREE
8. SOAPFIGURE

Down:

1. RECLUSIVENESS
2. EMPATHY
3. GROWTH
4. INFAMY
5. PEEPING
6. REBUILDING
7. ANGER
8. INDEPENDENCE