To Kill A Mockingbird Persuasive Essay

Dill is a very imaginative friend of Scout’s. He is always making up imaginative stories and is fascinated with little things. I believe the reason that Dill is so imaginative is because he is modeled after Harper Lee’s real life friend Truman Capote. Truman Capote was also an imaginative person that played a large influence on much of Lee’s life. I believe that he is fascinated with Boo because of his childlike intuition. It also adds excitement to their lives and something to do each day. Since many people only know rumors of Boo, I believe that they would like to find out what the real Boo is like. What Dill brings to Scout and Dill’s life is a sense of adventure. It is a new person for them to play with rather than each other, and his imaginative stories make them want to go out and have adventures of their own. Although Dill often lies and runs away, I believe he is a mainly positive influence. He adds a feeling of excitement to their lives and agrees with Atticus’ beliefs of do not judge a person until you have lived a day in their shoes. Jem and Scout’s visit to Calpurnia’s church teaches them a lot about varying ways of life. It shows them that Calpurnia truly lives a life outside of caring for
No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let ‘em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change.” (Lee 101) This is a quote mentioned by Atticus. This quote was mentioned when the Finch family was being made fn of due to Atticus’ defense of Tom Robinson. He told Scout that no matter what people say, because they are going to say some mean things, that Scout should not let it affect her. She should use her head and not her fists. I chose this quote because it is helpful to everyone. There are going to be times where people will make fun of you. However, you cannot let this get to you, as you know what is best for you. Atticus is not willing to let this get to him, and neither should anyone