make an analysis of this topic. People of Maycomb town always knew what the verdict of the trial was going to be (the judicial system was full of prejudice)‚ even though some of them deep down knew that Tom was innocent‚ he don’t rape Mayella. [1]. Maycomb‚ like most small southern towns‚ has a problem with widespread racism (type of prejudice) toward African American people. As Maycomb was a small town with little or no new residents‚ people living there formed prejudices about various families
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uses her choice of the voice of the narrator primarily and most importantly to employ irony and satire throughout the novel as well as invoke pathos with her use of metaphors and euphemisms‚ a method referred to some as “tactile brilliance” (Ward 1960: 1). The novel teaches the reader valuable lessons about compassion towards humanity which makes it an essential read for all. The discussion that follows considers Lee’s use of literary devices to highlight the themes as well as the novels significance
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CHAPTER FOUR • In this chapter‚ animals are described as being part of the family; animals can belong with humans just as much as other humans can. • Raimond describes all of the animals they had at Frogmore‚ their roles and small anecdotes about them. • They decide to buy a poultry farm; Romulus built an egg-washing machine. • Christine and Mitru come to Frogmore in winter‚ but they argue so Mitru leaves to Castlemaine station to catch a train to Melbourne. Romulus drives him there‚ and on the
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In chapter fifteen‚ Atticus Finch goes at night to the Maycomb Jail to guard Tom Robinson. Scout‚ not knowing the true intentions of the men‚ runs from her hiding spot into their circle and attempts to make small talk with Walter Cunningham. After she speaks‚ Walter tells the men to get back in their cars and go. This is a powerful scene because it shows that there is good in everyone and that the things people share are more important than the things that divide them. She talked with Walter about
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Essay Test: To Kill a Mockingbird You will write TWO short essays answers to your choice of TWO of the following questions. Each answer should be 1-2 paragraphs long only- these are not full essays. Before you begin‚ locate the two questions for which you have prepared. Delete all other options. You now have your own personalized version of this test. Criteria: * Be sure to reference the book (with a quotation or giving a detailed description of a specific scene) 1-2 times for each
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Chapter six begins with the night Dill leaves Maycomb‚ we know school is coming soon and Scout and Jem are sad to see Dill go. As Scout put so bluntly; “ “We’re gonna miss you‚ boy.” I sad” (Harper Lee pg.51). During this chapter an important event takes place. Jem‚ Dill‚ and scout sneak over to the Radley place and are frightened by the shadow that they see in the window shutter‚ they run away and Jem loses his pants on the gate! Nathan Radley had scared them away by shooting a shotgun. They tell
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To Kill a Mockingbird Journal Entries Project Steffanie Trout Hypocrisy An example of hypocrisy that really stood out in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” was Mrs. Gates. In the beginning of the novel she told her class about the evil things Hitler is doing in to the Jews in Germany‚ then later Scout overhears her talking about Tom’s conviction and she says that the black folk in the community needed to be kept in their place. For this she is a hypocrite. She acts as though she believes in freedom
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small southern towns. Minute towns and crowded cities across the United States suffered immensely during the Great Depression. This period of time remains marred by the evident poverty of the country and racial inequality and segregation. This chapter in history began on October 28‚ 1929. The stock market plummeted‚ impoverishing thousands. However‚ a few days prior‚ the market dipped slightly; people panicked‚ racing to sell their stocks. This rush of people attempting to sell their stocks caused
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To Kill a Mockingbird Study Guide Be sure to answer all questions in complete sentences Chapter 1 1. Where does the narrator live? Maycomb 2. How old are Scout and Jem when the story starts? 3. Who is their new friend? Dill 4. What is the name of the odd family in Maycomb? The Radley’s 5. Why does Jem touch the Radley house? To prove he’s brave Chapter 2 6. How does Scout feel about starting school? she doesn’t want to go 7. What things does Scout get in trouble for at school? Fighting 8. Why
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Chapter 9 Jane is slightly better‚ and Elizabeth sends word to Longbourn for her mother to visit. Having assured herself that Jane is not very ill‚ Mrs Bennet will not allow her to return home‚ “we must not think of moving her...trespass...your kindness.”Mr.Bingley thinks highly of his family and expects his sisters to have his ideals. “My sister...will not hear of her removal.”Bingley’s conversation to Mrs.Bennet regarding Jane’s health shows that he responds as a lover rather than a host. Mrs
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