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    Cunningham family‚ but Scout‚ however‚ thought it was disgusting. In front of everyone at the dinner table‚ including her father and Calpurnia‚ their maid‚ Scout began to protest the fact that he had drowned his dinner in syrup‚ and that it was highly repulsive. Upon hearing Scout’s blatant distaste‚ Calpurnia pulled Scout into the kitchen to yell at her. Calpurnia told Scout that when they have company‚ she must be respectful of their ways‚ since not everyone eats like they do. When Scout

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    example of prejudice occurs between Portia and the Prince of Morocco. This prejudice‚ however‚ is not religious like the prejudice between Shylock and Antonio‚ but is more of a form of racial prejudice. As the second act begins‚ Morocco states‚ "Mislike me not for my complexion‚ the shadowed livery of the burnished sun." (2.1.1-2). This was said to Portia to ask her not to judge the prince on his complexion‚ but rather that he be judged on what is inside of him. Portia‚ however‚ had decided that she would

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    26) Since Atticus is representing Tom Robinson‚ the kids are getting picked on. Atticus gets called a "nigger lover "by the town and even his own relatives. Francis tell scout that her grandma says Atticus is a "nigger lover quote and he’s ruining the family. Then Scout gets to a fight with him only to be at fault in the end. Cecil Jacob says that Atticus is "defending a nigger" for the whole school to hear and Scout was about to get into a fight until she remembered Atticus was going to scold her

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    American Literature 7 June 2013 Racism‚ Poverty‚ and Domestic Violence in the South The Great Depression hit the United States in the 1930s; large numbers of people lived in poverty‚ desperately in need of more food‚ clothing‚ and shelter. The Great Depression led to many things including poverty. Racism in the 1930’s was passed down from generation to generation. Racism led to violence‚ especially in the south. In "To Kill a Mocking Bird‚" Harper Lee uses the Finch’s actions and words to

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    Rosalind – As You Like It It is not the fashion … Within this monologue Rosalind is talking about how it’s not the fashion for woman to be ending a play it’s not usually seen in other play so it’s some what strange. This monologue has elements of comedy in it which was something that I was really interested in including and considering when I was choosing monologues. Throughout the monologue Rosalind is going on about how a good play doesn’t necessarily need an epilogue‚ however it can enhance

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    It is interesting how two family members can share many differences and many similarities. In the novel To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus and Aunt Alexandra demonstrate their care and love for Jem and Scout‚ yet differ when it comes to parenting and views on society. Atticus and Aunt Alexandra both express their love and care for Jem and Scout. Firstly Atticus has more of a relaxed and compassionate love for Jem and Scout. For instance‚ after the attack of Jem and Scout‚ Jem was frightened

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    Dill doesn’t know his biological father just like Scout doesn’t know her mother. But Dill does like to tell enormous lies. Calpurnia - Calpurnia is the Finches housekeeper however‚ she is much more to the family and acts as a mother figure to Jem and Scout‚ as she raised them after their mother’s death. Calpurnia is a strong influence in Jem and Scout’s lives. Calpurnia is the first black women the children have ever interacted with and she serves between the black and white worlds of Maycomb.

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    standard practice‚ we can see this with the Finches family cook Calpurnia. In chapter 12 Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to a black church‚ there were black churches because blacks weren’t allowed to go to any white churches‚ this is because of segregation. Another example would be when Aunt Alexandra moved in with the Finches as she disrespectfully ordered Calpurnia to carry her luggage to her room as she most likely figured that Calpurnia was nothing more than a paid for service‚ because all colored

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    is very rude and shows no manners at the table. Calpurnia takes scout into the kitchen and teaches her a very important lesson. She says “don’t matter who they are‚ anybody sets foot in this house’s yo’ comp’ny”. This shows that Calpurnia empathises with everyone‚ even though she is probably very badly treated by the local white people because she is black‚ she still empathises with everyone and treats everyone equally. Atticus appreciates Calpurnia acting as the children’s mother. He says “We couldn’t

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    money which he never gets back. Shylock’s conviction is shown: “My deeds upon my head! I crave the law‚ / The penalty and forfeit of my bond” (IV.i.213-214); in the play‚ however‚ it is shown that he never gets his bond. Another character called Portia‚ who dresses up as a male lawyer‚ displays justice as well. She is eager to bring justice to Shylock whether it be in his favour or not;

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