When Aunt Alexandra suggests that Atticus get rid of Calpurnia‚ he rejects the idea‚ and commends Calpurnia for raising the children up to her standards. Calpurnia also reprimands Scout for pointing out her guest’s bad eating habits. “‘There’s some folks who don’t
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Some people are treated differently then others. Sadly‚ racism was a big problem in the time “To Kill a Mocking Bird” was written. And looking at the lifestyle of blacks and whites is a night and day difference. In “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” the blacks were treated extremely poorly. Luckily‚ Calpurnia worked in the household of the Finches and was dearly loved there. Three words to describe Calpurnia would be wise‚ loyal and nurturing. Unlike many other blacks‚ Calpurnia is very
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should not judge them for as he puts it. Atticus always tells the kids that they should give everyone a chance as he does. Atticus also is empathetic by letting Aunt Alexandra stay with them for a while. He thinks that the kids could learn from her‚ but also she wants to stay with them and he doesn’t hesitate to let her. Even though Alexandra may not like Atticus as much as he would have hoped‚ he still allows her to do what she wants
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Group Roles Tiye Jackson and Alexandra Monserez will serve as the harmonizers of Group 10. They will mediate group conflicts and reduce any tension between members. Ann Lorrayne Bzoch will serve as the gatekeeper by encouraging other members to participate and serve their role. Kelsey Harris will serve as the summarizer by keeping track of what occurs at group meetings. Sarah Hawkins will serve as the encourager by praising and supporting the thoughts and actions of other group members. Lastly‚ Caroline
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to see what being a true gentleman or lady is like from their elders and are expected to grow up to be like them as well as mature. An example in the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ is when the narrator‚ Scout‚ faces pressure from her Aunt. “Aunt Alexandra was fanatical on the subject of my attire. I could not possibly hope to be a lady if I wore breeches; when I said I could do nothing in a dress‚ she said I wasn’t supposed to do things that required pants.” (181) This quote demonstrates the pressure
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return. The innocence is lost when Tom Robinson is shot just like how when you kill a mockingbird you lose the innocence of the mockingbird “‘What’s the matter?’ Aunt Alexandra asked‚ alarmed by the look on my father’s face. ‘Tom’s dead.’ Aunt Alexandra put her hands to her mouth. ‘They shot him‚’”.( Page 315 ) The way Scout sees Alexandra find out about Tom’s death shows how much they were affected by him dying and how they felt they had lost someone important who did not deserve to die just like in
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Cunningham’s‚ the Cunningham’s don’t like the Ewells‚ and the Ewells hate and despise the coloured ‘folks’." In this quote Aunt Alexandra states how families look down at other families and races‚ she believes in it strongly. Although Scout thinks differently she states that she thinks her family are the same as the Cunninghams. She sees things in different perspectives than Aunt Alexandra. “Then that makes us like the Cunninghams.” This quote shows the readers that Scout see’s differently‚ she views that
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‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ notes Major themes Prejudice/discrimination (Racism‚ social misfits caused by social inequalities) Against blacks (Tom Robinson)‚ and Boo. Blacks VS Whites‚ Blacks VS Whites. Courage Atticus taking on Tom’s case Jem protecting Scout Boo saving children Mrs Dubose freeing addiction Growing up/education In class Outside class – Atticus‚ Calpurnia‚ personal experiences Conflict Good/evil‚ right/wrong: Perspective The mockingbird motif Tom and Boo ‘Sin’ – against
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I know‚ I wasn’t going to win Alexandrea but I still hoped that there was a shred of goodness in Maycomb‚ Enough to let an innocent man‚ free of any crime go. I wished that there would no longer be a divide of people though something as frivolous as the color of there skin. That man is innocent and everyone knew it‚ but the jury still came back Guilty and I knew from that moment that that man’s life was over. I have done all I can and I still came back empty handed‚ I told my daughter about the
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His strong belief can be seen in a letter penned prior to his coronation where he stated‚ “I shall maintain the principal of autocracy just as firmly and unflinchingly as it was preserved by my unforgettable dead father Alexander III)” (Nicholas & Alexandra‚ Robert K. Massie ). In fact he was almost unmovable in his belief and it is this reason he was removed from power by the Bolsheviks in 1917. Whereas‚ his wife was easily influenced and swayed by her confident Rasputin due to her devout belief that
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