To Kill A Mockingbird Response To Literature
Response to Literature
The loss of human dignity affects people in different ways, but how they procure it defines them. It is a factor that represents how strong or weak they are. This self-worth brings prestige and purpose, without it one can lose himself. In Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” the characters learn about how different people handle redeeming dignity. Through Bob Ewell and Mrs. Dubose, they see the contrast of the strong and the weak, and how they seek it.
Mr. Ewell’s need to retain his family’s name prompts to reprisal and violence. His plot to attain it leads to his demise. Bob Ewell loses his human dignity when his daughter, Mayella kissed a black man because, “[Tom] felt right sorry for her.” (197) His loss of pride in himself and family drives him to absurdity and rage, causing him to falsely accuse Mr. Robinson. In his quest to attempt and clear his name, Mr. Ewell grows frustrated and humiliated. This portrays his failed attempt to repossess his family’s self respect and pride and his developing anger. After losing his self-regard, Bob Ewell goes to the lengths of attacking children. In telling Atticus that “He’d get [him] if it took him the rest of his life “he threatened and attacked …show more content…
It is what keeps one noble and without it one becomes corrupt. Self-regard shapes a person and develops their character. The contrast of the strong and the frail are portrayed in Mr. Ewell and Mrs. Dubose’s ways to retrieve their vaule. Mr. Ewell’s failure to regain his self-worth led to his downfall. In his attempts to re avenge his dignity, he became a wicked man. However, Mrs. Dubose’s plan for self preservation made her a better, stronger person. She was free from her captivity. The quest to repossess self-respect is a long one, it made some characters stronger and tougher, however, others were weakened. Dignity is important to humans to carry on their influence and legacy for
The loss of human dignity affects people in different ways, but how they procure it defines them. It is a factor that represents how strong or weak they are. This self-worth brings prestige and purpose, without it one can lose himself. In Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” the characters learn about how different people handle redeeming dignity. Through Bob Ewell and Mrs. Dubose, they see the contrast of the strong and the weak, and how they seek it.
Mr. Ewell’s need to retain his family’s name prompts to reprisal and violence. His plot to attain it leads to his demise. Bob Ewell loses his human dignity when his daughter, Mayella kissed a black man because, “[Tom] felt right sorry for her.” (197) His loss of pride in himself and family drives him to absurdity and rage, causing him to falsely accuse Mr. Robinson. In his quest to attempt and clear his name, Mr. Ewell grows frustrated and humiliated. This portrays his failed attempt to repossess his family’s self respect and pride and his developing anger. After losing his self-regard, Bob Ewell goes to the lengths of attacking children. In telling Atticus that “He’d get [him] if it took him the rest of his life “he threatened and attacked …show more content…
It is what keeps one noble and without it one becomes corrupt. Self-regard shapes a person and develops their character. The contrast of the strong and the frail are portrayed in Mr. Ewell and Mrs. Dubose’s ways to retrieve their vaule. Mr. Ewell’s failure to regain his self-worth led to his downfall. In his attempts to re avenge his dignity, he became a wicked man. However, Mrs. Dubose’s plan for self preservation made her a better, stronger person. She was free from her captivity. The quest to repossess self-respect is a long one, it made some characters stronger and tougher, however, others were weakened. Dignity is important to humans to carry on their influence and legacy for