Although Scout and Gem aren't as ignorant as many of the more educated adults are, here Ignorance stands out as different because theirs doesn't make them racist or sexist. When they lose their innocence they are losing their shield of ignorance. Their Ignorance comes and goes throughout the book...
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A Mockingbird fully, we should be familiar with some of the background of its setting. The South in the colonial times grew into an area with large cotton plantations and small cities. Because of the necessity for cheap labor to pick and seed the cotton, Negro slavery took a strong hold there. At...
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Aunt Alexandra comes to the Finch residence at the end of chapter twelve, declaring that the family decided that it would be best for Scout and Gem to have some feminine influence in their lives. Scout knows that Alexander usually dictates what she wants upon the family, and uses the term the...
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Tree to catch seen Ignores ml Ana runs toward Attic's, demonstrating her independence. An example of how she thinks in the minority is exemplified when she asks Attic's, 'Are we going to win it,' (76). Scout is asking if he will win the case. Most of the people in Macomb have been...
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When searching for optimism or pessimism in a novel, one of the flirts things taken Into account is the title. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, is one of those books where the title gives nothing away, and is not understood until you have read the story. This book, first published in...
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What is a hero? In the dictionary a hero is described as an object of extreme admiration and devotion, idol. I think this definition should also include that a hero should have courage and put others before themselves. In To Kill A Mockingbird Attic's Finch demonstrated true heroic qualities...
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Andrew Jackson: 7th President of the united States (1829-1837). Battle of Hastings: a decisive battle in the Norman Conquests of England in 1066 Cornwall: a country at the southwest tip of England. Disturbance between the North and the South: The Civil War (1861-1865) flirter: Model-T Ford. John...
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Macomb. Regardless of family reputation, wealth, and their associates the way you behave is another factor. The women in the town of Macomb, settle things by talking behind each others back. This makes for interesting conversations. Making women insiders. They usually talk to put others down so...
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Under what context do you usually expect the word courage? Probably somewhere other than It should be. Most people confuse courage with valor, which is heroism In a great battle or cause. What about people who aren't famous or special, can't they show courage too? In truth, a better definition of...
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Through Attic's there is also an injustice shown, not in how he treats others, but by how he is treated. "Mr. Cunningham is basically a good man,' he [Attic's] said, 'he Just has his blind spots along with the rest of us. Gem spoke. 'Don't call that a blind spot. He'd killed you last night when he...
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Negro sorry for a white person (197). One quote from the book states ' The witness realized his mistake and shifted uncomfortably In the chair. But the damage was done. Below us, nobody liked Tom Robinsons answer. Mr. Gilder paused a long time to let it sink in' and we realize that at this...
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Finch plays a very prominent role in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This novel occurs during a time of great depression where money Is scarce. Attic's Is a lawyer who lives with his two children, Jeremy and Jean Louise, and his cook, California, in a small, rural town called Macomb. He is a...
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To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Basic book report about the Theme of "To Kill A Mockingbird" The Theme I chose was that, "people fear what they don't understand". By Boogieman It's a known fact that people fear what they don't understand. This fear of the unknown is simply an extinct of nature...
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The Tom Robinson Case Attic's Finch was recently appointed to be a defense counselor for Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson is a Negro accused of raping a white girl, Male Lowell. The townspeople here in Macomb are quite mad that Attic's Finch Is attempting to defend Tom Robinson. Attic's Is doing this...
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During the sass's great movements towards equality and integration were taking place, there was great social injustice towards African-Americans. This was Lee's entire plot of the book he wanted to show how even when all evidence proofed a black man innocent when his word Is faced the that...
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Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel which is about white lawyer Attic's Finch who defends an innocent African American man accused of raping a white woman. The novel is narrated through eyes of a child whose name is Scout. Harper Lee narrates nonsense of prejudice and discrimination through...
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Chapter 15 There are several patterns present in the text that greatly affect the entirety of the novel by providing inspiring themes and concepts to the plot. The one predominant theme shown in this chapter depicts Attic's uneasiness to use a gun, a symbol of mankind's tyranny and unfairness...
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Chapter twenty portrays Attic's plea to the jury to do their sworn duty, toss aside their predetermined views, and take account all the evidence present in order to free Tom Robinson. However, I do not understand why Attic's is trying to persuade the jury with his speech, even though he knows that...
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In literature, evil often triumphs but never conquers. ' This simply means that In works of literature evil can hold the upper hand from the start, but in the end good will always devour the evil. This can be proven true throughout two classic novels, To Kill A Mocking Bird written by Harper...
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Family is one of the most important factors that help shape a person's life. In the critically lauded and moving tales of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'Bless Me, Ultimate' by Rudolf Nanny, the protagonists are all children, newly thrust into the world, faced with...
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In the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird", the character Scout plays an important role; Harper Lee portrays her as straightforward, abrupt, impulsive, and even just plain rude. One example of this is when Scout says, "He anti company, Cal, he's Just a Cunningham," (Lee 24) In reference to when Walter...
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"To Kill A Mockingbird" is an inspiring novel which presents many themes and issues relating to sass's society in the midst of the great depression. Prejudice was very common during this hard time and Harper Lee emphasizes this through the eyes of an innocent six-year-old girl, Scout. Scout's...
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When the author Is choosing the title of a novel, they have to make sure it stands out, but is still relevant to the story, it also has to evoke interest in someone who casually looks at the book. It has to hint at what the story is about, but not give it all away. Harper Lee is successful in this...
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Scout Finch. "To Kill a Harper Lee uses many great writing techniques to create vivid characters in "To Kill a Mockingbird". One of the most defined characters as well as Interesting Is Scout Finch, the young daughter of Attic's and loving sister to Gem. Scout is a girl full of many qualities...
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The text, "To kill a mockingbird" broadens our understanding of people and the world around us. It does that by presenting to the reader a number of important Issues which are relevant to us today. These issues include racism, prejudice, and the co- existence of good and evil. Racism is an...
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Attic's Finch, a lawyer, is a very compassionate person, and a person who is not afraid to challenge the unwritten laws of the South. In the trial of Tom Robinson, Attic's decides to defend Tom to the best of his ability. Attic's is given the trial by the Judge and has the choice to defend Tom or...
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"To Kill A Mockingbird": Appearance versus Reality BY ill_footy-g Appearance versus reality is a major theme in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. There are many Incorrect perceptions in the town of Macomb county which Include Gem and Scout's opinion of their father, Gem's judgment of Mrs.. Dubos...
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Attic's Finch lived In a time In Southern Alabama when a system of segregation and bitter racism was enforced by law kept African Americans from achieving equality or Improving themselves. White people were told that they were above black people. Attic's had no such prejudice which was unrealistic...
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In "To Kill a Mockingbird", Harper Lee's general view of human nature Is negative. She points out the fact that all people have bad qualities. One instance in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in which Harper Lee shows the bad in people is when Bob Lowell is at Tom Robinsons trial. He knows that Tom...
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The novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is unique because it contains two plot lines and climaxes. Harper Lee has skillfully combined the two plots in the one story to enhance the impact of the novel on the reader. The two plots are strategically interwoven In the novel and make the novel...
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