SOCIAL CLASSES IN MAYCOMB Even among whites‚ social hierarchy is evident. Each class looks down on the one below it- AS EVIDENT IN PG 249‚ “THERE ARE FOUR KINDS OF FOLKS IN THE WORLD..” There are many different social classes in “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The factors that separate people into these social classes are their skin color and their occupation. First social class- Respectable White-collar workers; professionals For example‚ Atticus‚ Scout‚ and Jem are part of the highest social class.
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constantly emphasizing the novel’s central themes. Atticus Finch serves as this core in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’‚ a novel written by Harper Lee. The story‚ set in the 1930’s‚ was written in a time when racism and discrimination to those who were different was rife in America‚ namely the southern states. Lee’s novel presented the problem in a new eye to the public‚ and slammed the people‚ the world even‚ by showing them what such discrimination was like. Atticus‚ father of two and a local town lawyer‚ proves
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the fictional town of Maycomb in the early 1930’s. The main character is Scout (Jean Louise Finch)‚ who is the daughter of Atticus Finch and the sister of Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch). At a young age‚ Scout and Jem lost their mother. This left Atticus to raise the two children with the help from his cook‚ Calpurnia. However‚ there are many other unique characters in this novel. Yet‚ it is evident that none of them measure up to Atticus. Since the novel has been published‚ Atticus has been admired by
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In this passage‚ Maycomb is put across in a negative light. ‘Maycomb was an old town‚ but it was a tired old town…’ The personification of the word tired emphasises the lack of enthusiasm‚ about everything‚ the people of Maycomb have. This also shows how tired and backward Maycomb is. ‘Tired’ also indicates that the town is very boring and new concepts are not welcome‚ everyone is set in their own ways‚ and no is willing to change. There is also the repetition of the word ‘old’ which gives the impression
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called “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. In the book a man named Atticus helps a man named Tom Robinson who is guilty. They go to court to see if he really is guilty or someone is of the crime that has been done. Atticus has two kids named Scout and Jem‚ he is a lawyer in Macomb County. He is also a single parent but has a little help with their housemaid Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandria who come to live with Finch family. Atticus’ actions‚ thoughts and relationships reflect his beliefs and values
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town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Jem and Scout Finch are very adventurous young children. Therefore‚ Atticus Finch their widowed father‚ has a difficult job. Nevertheless‚ Mr. Finch does achieve significant help with the children from the Negro maid‚ Calpurnia. During the 1930’s many people are prejudice towards the Negros. The Finch family is not. They love their African American friend‚ Calpurnia and in no way would they ever turn their backs on her. Tom Robinson‚ a Negro citizen of Maycomb is the talk
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Atticus the Philosopher Atticus is a great father who sets a good example for his children. He practices what he preaches. Throughout the book‚ Atticus teaches Jem and Scout three important lessons‚ to keep your head up‚ have courage‚ and to not judge people. Atticus teaches his children these lessons through words of encouragement and his actions. During the novel Atticus teaches his and his children to keep their heads up high. He teaches them this because he knows during the Tom Robinson
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Mockingbird’‚ Atticus Finch is portrayed as a truly unique individual. Atticus is a morally bound intelligent lawyer who believes in true justice for all. As a father‚ he puts a lot of emphasis on being an excellent role model for his children. The acts of heroism displayed by Atticus are firmly entwined with his beliefs about right and wrong. Even if it means discomfort for him‚ he prefers to follow his conscience and do the right thing. The most obvious heroic feature about Atticus is his sense
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Rawiri plays an important role in the novel which helped unfolding the events‚ ranging from minor to significant ones. He relates the events in the ‘Whale Rider’ as the role of the narrator‚ allowing the readers to form judgements and learn about things such as the Maori way of life and the characters through his eyes. He also give us his insights as he highlights themes and issues mentioned‚ like racial discrimination. Besides that‚ he is the one who sees the many signs of Kahu’s destiny as the
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the world. This exemplifies the role Atticus has played in the novel‚ "To Kill A Mockingbird." Atticus Finch was praised with the prestigious title of hero for his role in American cinematic history in 2003. He has performed his duties entirely in the novel by taking up the responsibility of Scout and Jem‚ following the role of a lawyer‚ and maintaining justice in Maycomb county. No legacy is so rich as honesty resembles the legacy that Atticus has left behind. Atticus Finch is portrayed as a humble
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