Tom Robinson‚ a human being. She must put Tom Robinson away from her. Tom Robinson was her daily reminder of what she did. What did she do? She tempted a Negro.” (Lee 203) In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Tom Robinson‚ an innocent and nice black man was accused a raping a white girl named Mayella Ewell. Atticus Finch is Tom Robinson’s lawyer‚ and he has it all under control and is able to prove his point that Tom Robinson is not guilty. Tom Robinson is not guilty because the jury is inconsistant
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To whom this letter may concern‚ I believe that the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee should be nominated for the ‘Premier’s Book of the Year Award’. The novel has helped me shape an understanding of myself‚ others‚ and the world around me. Through various themes‚ that Lee has portrayed throughout the novel I have gained a greater knowledge about the various themes and techniques‚ such as: The loss of innocence‚ Racism‚ and the symbol of the Mockingbird. As I will explain in detail below
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The Mockingbird When Scout and Jem receive airguns for Christmas‚ Atticus tells them that although he would prefer that they practice their shooting with tin cans‚ if they must shoot at living things‚ they must never shoot at mockingbirds. Atticus explains that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Clearly‚ this is the title scene‚ but the theme continues throughout the book. Miss Maudie explains why Atticus is correct - mockingbirds never do anyone any harm‚ and are not pests in any way. All they
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is bravery and courage shown in To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel‚ published in 1960‚ is very well written. The author‚ Harper Lee‚ used some of her experiences as a child. This book displays many actions of bravery and courage. Characters in this novel that display bravery and courage are Atticus‚ Mrs. Dubose‚ and Boo Radley. True bravery and courage is hard to find in people. Atticus displays true bravery and courage in the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus did not fight Bob Ewell even though
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To Kill a Mockingbird During the Great Depression when all hope‚ faith‚ and encouragement is lost. Scout‚ her brother Jem‚ and their father Atticus Finch are all talked about in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel takes place in a small town called Maycomb‚ Alabama. Scout talks all about her and brother’s childhood experience‚ their father Atticus‚ becomes the image of hope and that good people still exist despite the prejudice that takes place every day. Atticus’s strong character is
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To Kill a Mockingbird Essay Have you ever met one of those harmless‚ innocent gentleman or gentlewoman that would never do any real damage to society? In the book‚ “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” there were a few of these exciting characters. Examples would include the never before seen “Boo” Radley‚ the chivalrous Tom Robinson‚ and the prestigious Atticus Finch accompanied by his darling children. The main theme of this suspenseful novel was to teach the reader that you shouldn’t‚ in any way‚ shape
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To Kill A Mockingbird Short answer questions: (chapters 12-16) Brittany Ruddock 1. Calpurnia was ecstatic to take Scout and Jem to church with her‚ she had them dressed up in extravagant clothing‚ making sure that everything was matching and flawless. “When they saw Jem and me with Calpurnia‚ the men stepped back and took off their hats; the women crossed their arms at their waists‚ weekday gestures of attention” (p.118) Jem and Scout felt like
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’To Kill a Mockingbird’‚ written by Harper Lee‚ depicts a tenacious sense of maturity that is perceptible throughout the novel. Maturity‚ that word has a different meaning for every individual. Maturity can be seen as an understanding that comes with experience rather than age though the two usually seem to go together but not always. Set in the 1930’s in the deep south of America during the era of the Great Depression‚ Jem and Scout Finch learn the real life in Maycomb County as a result of certain
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because it gives them a reason for his behavior. • What‚ according to Atticus‚ is the thing that Mayella has done wrong? She tempted a black man in a society that doesn’t allow that. • Explain‚ in your own words‚ Atticus’s views on people’s being equal. We are not born equal. Chapter 21 • What does Jem expect the verdict to be? Does Atticus think the same? Jem expect Tom to be innocent‚ but Atticus doesn’t thinks so. • What is unusual about how long it takes the jury
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situation without causing any trouble. Mrs. Dubose snaps at Jem and Scout from her seat on the front porch as they pass. One afternoon‚ as Jem and Scout go by Mrs. Dubose on their way into town‚ Mrs. Dubose makes a loud and disparaging comment about Atticus "lawing for niggers". This engages the reader to find out how the children will respond to this harsh and hurtful comment. She snarled‚ "Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" . The children bristle with anger as they run
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