Atticus Finch has many good reasons to defend Tom Robinson, the defendant: who allegedly raped Mayella…
Ms. Jean Louis, her brother and Dill were walking home. When asked what they were doing, they stated “we were looking for things to shoot with our air rifles. As we were walking down the street we saw Tim Johnson looking crazy mad.” According to witnesses he did not look well. The children ran home to tell Calpurnia. When they told her what was going on, she got on the phone and told the operator, “Tell everyone to stay inside and lock the doors.” Heck Tate and Atticus Finch drove to the house to see what was going on. According to Heck, the dog could barely walk. Jean Louis stated “I have never seen Atticus shoot a gun, because of his blind eye. I had not known when Atticus was younger; his nickname was ‘one shot…
2. Furtive- attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive…
1) Chapter 5: "He said he was trying to get Miss Maudie's goat... (p. 48). (To get one's goat is to make a person disgusted or angry.)…
In To kill A Mockingbird atticus presents the idea that learns about his character and that seeing that he cares so much about others. At this point in the novel atticus knows what going to happen. In to kill a mockingbird scout and jem are trying to see what’s going to happen at this point. Atticus has in his mind that he is a going to keep trying but knows it might no succeed.…
She had a big heart when it came to people and animals. She was very kind hearted and she showed this throughout the story because when Lily and Rosaleen first showed up, she didn’t treat them badly or treat Lily different because of her color. One night when Lily walked into the house she saw May doing something very unusual. She saw her placing marshmallows and graham crackers on the floor. Lily wondered why and May explained that it was to get out the cockroaches.…
The remarks about Atticus helping Toim Robinson were arising from all over Maycomb County. Family, adults and even children who repeat whatever their parents say talk about Atticus in a poor manner. For instance, in the process of Francis aggravating Scout, he explains to her that Aunt Alexandria had said that Atticus was, “ruinin’ the family”, because he’s turned into a “nigger-lover”, and therefore they’ll, “never be able to walk the streets of Maycomb County”. If the people of Maycomb County put themselves in Tom Robinson’s shoes and showed empathy towards him, then the community wouldn’t shame him as much as they do now. In addition, in this particular case, empathy for Tom Robinson wouldn’t only justify and clarify the prejudices people have towards him, it would also stop the rants against Atticus Finch, because since Tom Robinson is being represented in court by Atticus, he often gets kicked out of the…
1) Page 8. "The Lord God created the Earth and all upon it." The reason why I had picked this quote was that it was referring it to the bible.…
Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella, was furious at Atticus for defending Tom in the first place. However, Bob was frightened that the people of Maycomb would discover the truth that he beats Mayella. Therefore, Bob Ewell cursed at Atticus, threatened to kill him, and then spit in his face. Atticus explains to Scout and Jem that they must climb into his skin and understand his motives. Atticus demonstrates empathy towards Mayella when he says, “So if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take. He had to take it out on somebody, and I'd rather it be me than that household of children out there” (Page…
Tom Robinson, in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, symbolize the unjust treatment the black residents of Maycomb county face. Using the case that question Tom’s innocence, Lee paints a picture of justice, morality, and ethics examined through the eyes of young white female Scout. Tom Robinson also symbolizes the innocence of the Mockingbird portrayed in the title of the book. Readers learn from the book that to kill a mockingbird, is a sin.…
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” a black hardworking man named Tom Robinson, is accused of raping a white women named Mayella Ewell. The truth of this matter is Tom Robinson, is Mayella threw herself at Tom. Mayella was a lonely women whose father abused her. She wanted to have intimacy with Tom Robinson, which “brings shame to her family”. When her father finds out Mayella tried to throw…
There was nothing I, or any other black or white man could’ve done as the fear of ending up dead like Tom was great. All I and the rest of Maycomb could do was be there for Helen while she grieved the loss of her innocent husband. It was expected after such a discriminating tragedy that the black community would grow to hate and distance themselves from the white community. (she picks up the second portrait smiling gratefully) I thank our mighty saviour every day for allowing me to be apart of the Finch family, to be able to see the respectable and moral side of the white community; not many blacks had that opportunity like I did.…
Mockingbirds are a symbol of sheer innocence; their existence causes no harm to others and the sole purpose of its life is to make mellifluous music for all to enjoy. The mockingbird’s sweet chorus is destroyed and disregarded in to kill a mockingbird, as the harmless characters of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are exiled and imprisoned despite their altruism. The use of the mockingbird in the title provides distinction and coincides through characters and events during the novel.…
Anthony Burgess's writing style in his most famous novel, A Clockwork Orange, is different to say the least. This novel is praised for its ingenuity, although many are disturbed by Burgess's predictions for the future. However, for many, it is close to impossible to comprehend without outside help. This is because Burgess created a language specifically for this novel, called Nadsat. This Russian-based language forms conversations between the narrator, Alex, and his teenage, delinquent friends. There are many assumptions as to why Burgess chose to complicate A Clockwork Orange by filling it with the confusing Nadsat language. Some opinions are that the language shows A Clockwork Orange readers where Alex and his "droogs" were located socially in society, or that Burgess was attempting to brainwash his audience, just as the authority figures brainwashed Alex and other members of their community, or finally, to show the shift from immature, young adults to normal, mature people. While it may not be clear to the audience why Burgess used Nadsat in A Clockwork Orange, it is easy to see that the different language adds character and depth to the novel.…
Tom is the son of Harry and Vic. They come across as a tight knit, loving family. Tom is very ill, and has been told by his doctor that he may not have very long to live. So his attitude towards winning includes living a good life although it may be quite short, and making the most of the small amount of time he has left. He comes across as a down to earth,…