To Kill A Mockingbird Love Story
To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a man named Atticus, his two children, Scout and Jem, their best friend, Dill, and what their life is like growing up in Maycomb, Alabama. According to Harper Lee, "The novel is a love story pure and simple." To Kill a Mockingbird is a love story because Atticus cares for and loves his children. The other way this novel could be considered a love story is the way Calpurnia watches over the children as a mother figure.
Atticus shows that he loves Scout dearly in chapter nine. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that she should be a "ray of sunshine in her father's lonely life." But in response, Atticus denies this suggestion by saying, "There are already enough sunbeams in the family and to go about with her …show more content…
She watches over them while Atticus is busy and she is a mother-figure since Jem and Scout lost their mother at a young age. Calpurnia is loved by Atticus and she loves him, too. In chapter fourteen, Aunt Alexandra suggests that Cal should leave. She said, "We don't need her now." (Lee 182). By Alexandra saying this, Atticus gets frustrated and responds by saying, " Calpurnia's not leaving this house until she wants to. You may think otherwise, but I couldn't have gotten along without her all these years." (Lee 182). In chapter twelve, Atticus is busy with his job and leaves Cal to watch over the children. Calpurnia would like for the kids to go to church so she takes them to her church, First Purchase African M.E. Church. By doing this, it shows how much Cal appreciates Scout and Jem. She loves them and would do anything for them as if they are her own.
To conclude, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a valuable love story that shows the importance of family and friends. Not only do Atticus and Calpurnia show great love for each other and the children, they also teach the children the importance of showing love for others. The novel shows that there are many types of love besides romantic love; the most important being the love you show for the ones who care the
Atticus shows that he loves Scout dearly in chapter nine. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout that she should be a "ray of sunshine in her father's lonely life." But in response, Atticus denies this suggestion by saying, "There are already enough sunbeams in the family and to go about with her …show more content…
She watches over them while Atticus is busy and she is a mother-figure since Jem and Scout lost their mother at a young age. Calpurnia is loved by Atticus and she loves him, too. In chapter fourteen, Aunt Alexandra suggests that Cal should leave. She said, "We don't need her now." (Lee 182). By Alexandra saying this, Atticus gets frustrated and responds by saying, " Calpurnia's not leaving this house until she wants to. You may think otherwise, but I couldn't have gotten along without her all these years." (Lee 182). In chapter twelve, Atticus is busy with his job and leaves Cal to watch over the children. Calpurnia would like for the kids to go to church so she takes them to her church, First Purchase African M.E. Church. By doing this, it shows how much Cal appreciates Scout and Jem. She loves them and would do anything for them as if they are her own.
To conclude, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a valuable love story that shows the importance of family and friends. Not only do Atticus and Calpurnia show great love for each other and the children, they also teach the children the importance of showing love for others. The novel shows that there are many types of love besides romantic love; the most important being the love you show for the ones who care the