In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper lee (1960) there is an underlying theme of loss of innocence and the struggle for equality. Harper lee emphasizes the loss of innocence in the children and that everyone grows up. She also brings to the reader’s attention the issue of equality and the struggles that surround that. Jem‚ Scout‚ and Dill all grow up in different ways‚ they all become aware of their surroundings and the world that is forming around them. Overall all children grow up in this book and
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Mockingbird‚ the author Harper Lee tells a story of innocence in our lives. Harper seeks the theme of innocence in several different ways‚ such as symbolism of a mockingbird‚ when violence increases innocence goes away and how Tom Robinson‚ exposes another aspect of innocence‚ as he is punished for a crime that he didn’t commit simply because of his race. One example that Harper lee seeks the theme of innocence is the symbolism of innocence of a mockingbird. When Miss Maudie told Jem about mockingbirds
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to everyone in the same way‚ whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university” - (Albert Einstein). These words reflect the way Atticus Finch‚ protagonist‚ attorney‚ and father in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ lives his life. There is no difference to him in regards to race‚ social status‚ or gender. Atticus Finch is an admirable gentleman who demonstrates intelligence and respectfulness throughout the Tom Robinson trial and his interactions with people who despised
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the cause of his negative actions which isn’t the fault of Caliban himself. Caliban‚ although seen as a monster‚ is truly an innocent creature with good intentions until corrupted by Prospero’s evil attempts at humanization. Caliban’s natural innocence can be seen in many parts of the story. When Prospero came to the island‚ Caliban was eager to teach him a multitude of things about the island and how to live successfully on the island. Prospero returned the favor by attempting to teach Caliban
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Caleigh Jacobs Mrs. Tarkington English 10H 5 December 2014 The Wisdom of Atticus Finch in the Tom Robinson Trial To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee depicts the life of young Scout Finch growing up during the Great Depression in the town of Maycomb County‚ Alabama. Scout’s father‚ Atticus raised his children to grow up respecting their own and others individualism. Racism in this novel and during this era is clearly evident in parts of the United States including Maycomb County. Due to Atticus’
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father of Simba‚ from Disney’s The Lion King is a perfect example of many desirable qualities. Whenever Simba needs someone to comfort him‚ Mufasa knows what to do to make Simba feel better. Likewise‚ when Simba acts out of hand‚ Mufasa knows when he should reprimand Simba and when Simba is just being a goofy cub. Mufasa comes off as strong‚ brave‚ wise‚ patient and‚ most importantly‚ a model of a respectable parent. Just like Mufasa‚ Atticus Finch also possesses many desirable qualities such as patience
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admirable character might be brave‚ caring‚ honest‚ positive‚ or intelligent. Atticus Finch‚ a character in Harper Lee’s well-loved novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ is the most admirable character in the novel. He has all the qualities of an admirable character. He is one of a kind. You could argue that he is not the most admirable character and Scout is. She is brave‚ she is smart‚ she is curious‚ and she is courageous. Scout is admirable; however‚ Atticus is the most admirable because he has raised her
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Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ tells the story of a small town that faces many challenges. Atticus Finch is a very humble and respectful man who defends Tom Robinson. He has two kids‚ Jean Louise‚ and Jem. Jean Louise “Scout” Finch is a young girl that is very intelligent. She is the daughter of Atticus. Jem Finch is a young boy that matures throughout the novel. He is the son of Atticus Finch. Tom Robinson is a black man accused of raping a white woman named Mayella Ewell. Mayella Ewell is considered
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Scouts Honor by Avi is a realistic fiction story about three boys who go in the woods to camp. In the beginning the boys are trying to earn a patch for there scouts vest so they go camping to earn the patch. Soon the boys set out on their journey and struggle to adapt after trying to be cool. In the end the boys struggle so much they end their camping trip and go home after they try to be cool. This story shows that the boys like to show off to each other. Max shows off to the boys. Max the character
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In the movie Frozen‚ the storytellers use the loss of innocence plotline to show that we as humans must stay true to who we are because if we don’t we have to face the consequences later on and others could get hurt along the way. Therefore‚ Anna faces reality when she finds out what Elsa has been hiding from her since she was a little girl and learns how to live with it. Without a shocking experience or big change in someone’s life‚ everything stays the same‚ when it shouldn’t. At the beginning
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