Robinson‚ a black man accused of raping a white women. Although Atticus knows he will not win this case‚ he does not give up on trying. The Finch Family is essential to Harper Lee’s novel because she uses the characters Atticus‚ Scout‚ and Aunt Alexandra to symbolize traits such as morality‚ innocence‚ and the expectations of a southern women. Atticus Finch
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Miss Maudie: • holds different views from those of the majority of townspeople; • she demonstrates courage when she is contrasted to others in the novel less tolerant than she‚ e.g. to the intolerant Mrs Dubose; to the empty-headed Miss Stephanie Crawford particulary in the matter of the children in the court; to the strict Baptists (she is condemned to hell) for loving her garden – “time spent indoors was time wasted”; • Scout appreciates Miss Maudie’s goodness which the latter maintains in
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many others like gender and social class roles and the “southern belle” stereotype. The gender stereotype that comes into play is with Scout‚ a tomboy. She hates wearing dresses and thinks that being considered a girl is an insult. Also‚ Aunt Alexandra brings up another stereotype when she comes to stay. She believes that because the Finch’s come from a line of landowners‚ they deserve
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The following essay is based on the theme of “Expectations” in the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. The novel set during the 1930’s depression in Maycomb south Alabama is based upon the ignorance and prejudice present in society. The theme of ‘expectations’ is an imperative motif which affects the events that occur throughout the novel. Social expectations were rigidly upheld in Southern Alabama in the 1930’s. These expectations determined what behaviours were acceptable for men and women‚ Caucasians
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is constantly trying to prove herself his equal.” Throughout the novel‚ Scout is impacted by gender discrimination‚ along with other women in Maycomb. Aunt Alexandra tells Scout a few times that she could not hope to be a lady if she wore breeches. Aunt Alexandra also expects Scout to play with stoves‚ tea sets‚ and necklaces. Aunt Alexandra is not the only person who discriminates women. Even Atticus‚ who does not judge anyone‚ also discriminates against women. On page 221‚ Atticus tells Jem that
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pressure her into being more like a proper girl and do more “girl like” things. The town of Maycomb‚ Alabama‚ is more on the traditional side. The town is filled with older folks‚ who grew up with caucasian lifestyles‚ passed on by generations. Aunt Alexandra is a traditional woman who believes girls should act like young woman instead of “acting like a boy”. She invites over the women from church over for tea‚ to discuss the missionary objectives of the Maycomb Alabama Methodist Episcopal Church. All
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Generally referred to as the ’Last Tsar’‚ his short but significant reign ushered in a revolutionary political system that would change the world. He claimed his throne unprepared after the sudden death of his father "Alexander III". His father rarely taught him the things necessary to control an empire as big as Russia and shortly after this‚ the country quickly fell into turmoil. Many unfortunate incidents occurred during his rule‚ the first one being at his corronation in Moscow (1895)
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a mocking bird when she learns the truth about her society and the world she lives in. During the trial she notices how her community is unfair even at a place where there should only be complete honesty and fairness. While living with her Aunt Alexandra‚ she changes from being a tomboy to a girl that has respect for everyone. While growing
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Pioneers! takes place between the late 1800s and the early 1900s in Hanover Nebraska. The main character in the book is Alexandra a strong‚ young woman who bests the difficult lifestyles of living in the great planes. Some of the themes shown in O Pioneers! Could be self sacrifice‚ building a civilization out of nothing‚ and Imagination of pioneers. An example of self sacrifice is Alexandra‚ she gives up most of her childhood to making sure her farm flourishes and learning more effective methods of farming
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Isabelle Marie then meets Michel‚ a blind boy with whom she falls in love with‚ and he with her on the pretense of her lying to him about being beautiful. During scenes where she is running around the meadow with him‚ temporarily escaping her life‚ she dreams of being beautiful and accepted by Michel.‚ almost to the point of delusion. “Wishing to be beautiful will probably make me beautiful‚ thought Isabelle Marie‚ to justify her game.” (p. 42.)‚ game being her deception of Michel. Her being beautiful
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