This is when she realized that Boo never left his house because he could see everything from his home. He did not need to come out and and walk around to know what was going on around the town. After it is all said and done Scout thinks to herself‚ “Atticus was right… you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them” (374). This is the moment Scout reveals her breakthrough. She admits that she can not make judgments on a person until she gets to know them. The quote is
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Chapters 1-5 _____l. Jem a. respected lawyer in town _____2. Simon Finch b. is the main “character” actor in the plays performed by the children _____3. Boo Radley c. never brings a lunch to school because his family is too poor _____4. Atticus d. A big sin because they are innocent; known for their sweet song _____5. Jack e. only comes the first day of every school year; whole family lazy _____6. Calpurnia f. Atticus’s brother;
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of Metaphor in To Kill a Mockingbird A dominant motif‚ or recurring thematic idea‚ in Harper Lee’s novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ is the symbolic importance of the mockingbird. In the story‚ Atticus tells his children‚” it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.” In a well-developed essay‚ explain how Atticus Finch‚ Tom Robinson‚ and Boo Radley are metaphorically portrayed as mockingbirds. Give specific examples and quotes to support these characterizations. Topic choice 2: Prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird
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In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ a young boy‚ Jem FInch‚ was raised by an honorable father‚ and he was taught to accept everyone‚ no matter the color of his/ her skin. After the Tom Robinson trial‚ Jem learned about the reality and impact of racism in Maycomb county. Tom Robinson‚ a black male‚ was charged for raping white female‚ Mayella Ewell; the jury‚ came to a unanimous decision‚ to find Tom guilty. Jem was severely impacted by the verdict that the Jury made‚ and it was difficult
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because of his skin colour‚ and was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. But him being black was the main reason as to why he was the outsider. Scout and her family were also outsiders. They were made outsiders by the neighbourhood because her father Atticus was Tom Robinson’s Lawyer. What prior experiences have helped to make this person an outsider? His skin colour for one was something he had no control over and this made him an outsider in America where racism is the norm. Another experience
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determination through Atticus Finch’s ability to do what is right at all costs because he wants to set good examples. First of all‚ Atticus defends those who aren’t able to speak for themselves or for those who aren’t understood. Evidence of this assertion from the book is‚ “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”- (pg. 39) Atticus defended Miss Caroline when Scout told him about Burris Ewell; Atticus told Scout
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Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee. The protagonist and narrator of the story is Jean Louise‚ or Scout‚ Finch. She lives in the small town of Maycomb with her father‚ Atticus‚ and brother‚ Jem. Scout is only six years old but is very intelligent‚ defensive‚ and curious. At Christmas‚ Francis is talking to Scout and is saying negative things about Atticus. Scout tries to defend Atticus by yelling. On page 83 Scout narrates‚ “I leaped off the steps and ran down the catwalk. It was easy to collar
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Society’s opinions in the 1930s were based on appearances. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee‚ this idea is portrayed. Where‚ she focuses on Scout and Jem as they grow up in Maycomb Alabama during the 1930s. They were always quick to make conclusions about others‚ but as they got older‚ they learned numerous times that appearances are deceiving from talking to three different people‚ Mrs. Dubose‚ Mr Dolphus Raymond‚ and Boo Radley. Harper Lee uses these characters to display
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According to Atticus Finch‚ heroism is “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win‚ but sometimes you do.” Heroism occurs in many different shapes and sizes. There are several different components to being a hero. Heroes in fairy tales are usually strong‚ undeniably brave‚ and always come out victorious in the end. However‚ there are other types of heroes as well. Children who have survived cancer‚ or other fatal diseases
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Lee uses characterisation very effectively and particularly uses Atticus Finch and Calpurnia to portray this. Ever since Jem and Scout were at an early age Atticus would read to them and slowly over time they learnt how to read themselves. Whilst doing this‚ Atticus also attempted to raise his children with good values and morals mainly by leading by example and opening his children’s eyes to many taboo subjects such as racism. Atticus’ belief was that all human beings must be accepted and treated
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