To whom this letter may concern‚ I believe that the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee should be nominated for the ‘Premier’s Book of the Year Award’. The novel has helped me shape an understanding of myself‚ others‚ and the world around me. Through various themes‚ that Lee has portrayed throughout the novel I have gained a greater knowledge about the various themes and techniques‚ such as: The loss of innocence‚ Racism‚ and the symbol of the Mockingbird. As I will explain in detail below
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t To Kill A Mockingbird Outline Contrast between Atticus & Bob Ewell 1. Intro: Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell appear to be polar opposites. But they also have similarities A. Similarities – Both men are white‚ single parents‚ exert a strong influence on their children‚ and are protective of their daughters B. Differences - Atticus is selfless and Bob is selfish; Atticus is courageous while Bob is cowardly; Atticus’ actions demonstrate his law-abiding nature while Bob Ewell’s actions
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Tom Robinson‚ a human being. She must put Tom Robinson away from her. Tom Robinson was her daily reminder of what she did. What did she do? She tempted a Negro.” (Lee 203) In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Tom Robinson‚ an innocent and nice black man was accused a raping a white girl named Mayella Ewell. Atticus Finch is Tom Robinson’s lawyer‚ and he has it all under control and is able to prove his point that Tom Robinson is not guilty. Tom Robinson is not guilty because the jury is inconsistant
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The Mockingbird When Scout and Jem receive airguns for Christmas‚ Atticus tells them that although he would prefer that they practice their shooting with tin cans‚ if they must shoot at living things‚ they must never shoot at mockingbirds. Atticus explains that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Clearly‚ this is the title scene‚ but the theme continues throughout the book. Miss Maudie explains why Atticus is correct - mockingbirds never do anyone any harm‚ and are not pests in any way. All they
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is bravery and courage shown in To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel‚ published in 1960‚ is very well written. The author‚ Harper Lee‚ used some of her experiences as a child. This book displays many actions of bravery and courage. Characters in this novel that display bravery and courage are Atticus‚ Mrs. Dubose‚ and Boo Radley. True bravery and courage is hard to find in people. Atticus displays true bravery and courage in the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus did not fight Bob Ewell even though
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To Kill a Mockingbird During the Great Depression when all hope‚ faith‚ and encouragement is lost. Scout‚ her brother Jem‚ and their father Atticus Finch are all talked about in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel takes place in a small town called Maycomb‚ Alabama. Scout talks all about her and brother’s childhood experience‚ their father Atticus‚ becomes the image of hope and that good people still exist despite the prejudice that takes place every day. Atticus’s strong character is
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To Kill a Mockingbird Essay Have you ever met one of those harmless‚ innocent gentleman or gentlewoman that would never do any real damage to society? In the book‚ “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” there were a few of these exciting characters. Examples would include the never before seen “Boo” Radley‚ the chivalrous Tom Robinson‚ and the prestigious Atticus Finch accompanied by his darling children. The main theme of this suspenseful novel was to teach the reader that you shouldn’t‚ in any way‚ shape
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To Kill A Mockingbird Short answer questions: (chapters 12-16) Brittany Ruddock 1. Calpurnia was ecstatic to take Scout and Jem to church with her‚ she had them dressed up in extravagant clothing‚ making sure that everything was matching and flawless. “When they saw Jem and me with Calpurnia‚ the men stepped back and took off their hats; the women crossed their arms at their waists‚ weekday gestures of attention” (p.118) Jem and Scout felt like
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because it gives them a reason for his behavior. • What‚ according to Atticus‚ is the thing that Mayella has done wrong? She tempted a black man in a society that doesn’t allow that. • Explain‚ in your own words‚ Atticus’s views on people’s being equal. We are not born equal. Chapter 21 • What does Jem expect the verdict to be? Does Atticus think the same? Jem expect Tom to be innocent‚ but Atticus doesn’t thinks so. • What is unusual about how long it takes the jury
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Summaries Part 1‚ Chapter 1 The story is narrated by a young girl named Jean Louise Finch‚ who is almost always called by her nickname‚ Scout. Scout starts to explain the circumstances that led to the broken arm that her older brother‚ Jem‚ sustained many years earlier; she begins by recounting her family history. The first of her ancestors to come to America was a fur-trader and apothecary named Simon Finch‚ who fled England to escape religious persecution and
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