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    bird ‚ Harper Lee uses characterization to reval ideas of social justice. Social justice Is a very complex theory about making everything fair. Harper lee shows social just many times through Atticus some are very small and little noticed why some are the basis of the book. One appearance of social justice is where Atticus shows fairness to scout“ If you’ll concede the necessity of going to school‚ we’ll go on reading every night just as we always have. Is it a bargain?” “Yes sir!”. (lee 31‚32)

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    Lee utilises various literary devices and methods to highlight serious issues and themes throughout the novel. Harper Lee uses her choice of the voice of the narrator primarily and most importantly to employ irony and satire throughout the novel as well as invoke pathos with her use of metaphors and euphemisms‚ a method referred to some as “tactile brilliance” (Ward 1960: 1). The novel teaches the reader valuable lessons about compassion towards humanity which makes it an essential read for all

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    Haddy Dahoui Mrs. Disley ENG1Da 1 December 2014 The Man of Justice It is said to be a sin to kill a mockingbird because “‘Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy’” (Lee 94). In this novel many sins were committed. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee the behavior of Atticus Finch shows that he is a hero‚ because he demonstrated understanding‚ thoughtfulness‚ and passion towards his children‚ neighbour-hood‚ and city. Atticus is a man who raised his children in

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    MOCKINGBIRD ESSAY Why is Mockingbird written from Scout ‘ viewpoint. Harper Lee writes mockingbird a story of racial discrimination and acceptance‚ of innocence‚ kindness and bravery. Harper Lee was a protégée of the that time in history when American History was infested with racial discernment and subsequent fury. She was greatly influenced by the events of that time. The Scottsboro incident‚ of the 1930’s (9 African Americans’ had been accused of rape of two white women) The 1955 Omery

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    fact of life‚ many people make an attempt to elude physical and emotional suffering‚ as opposed to enjoying the happiness in life. Although found in today’s world‚ this set of values also appear in the classic book To Kill A Mockingbird written by Harper Lee. Taking place in the 1930’s‚ this novel follows the life of Scout and Jem Finch‚ two children growing up in the small town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Throughout their lives‚ their father‚ Atticus shelters them from the hate filled world in which they

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    contains many inequalities. Being exposed to these inequalities and realizing other harsh truths causes people to mature. The author of To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee‚ uses plot events‚ conflict and resolution‚ character development‚ setting‚ and symbolism to convey this theme of coming of age. A major element that helps with Harper Lee show the “coming of age” theme is the unique plot/events. Scout had many events that happened in her early years that caused her to mature. One way Scout matured

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    narrator (scout) shows off Calpurnia as a strict but caring woman‚ who was always there for the kids. As we get to the point of her confrontation with Lula‚ we learn more about the character. Harper lee uses dialogue to portray Calpurnia with a split personality and also not being prejudiced. The dialogue Harper Lee uses in this scene reveals Calpurnia’s Split personality. Scout is the one who notices her split personality. “They’s my comp’ny” Calpurnia says to Lula. At this point she surprises the

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    atticus knows what going to happen. In to kill a mockingbird scout and jem are trying to see what’s going to happen at this point.Atticus has in his mind that he is a going to keep trying but knows it might no succeed. In To Kill a Mockingbird Harper lee presents the idea as Atticus having this big problem were he has to make a decision.This is where atticus is giving advice to scott and it’s hard to explain because he has not understood anything atticus has said.The conflict atticus faces in character

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    Sometimes kids can be too innocent‚ but not with this little girl named Scout Finch. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Scout Finch is the protagonist. She lives in a town called Maycomb. Scout is a young girl who has a brother nicknamed Jem‚ and a father named Atticus. Throughout To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee shows Scout Finch as literate‚ curious‚ and violent. The first trait scout is portrayed to be is literate. She is above her peers expectations when it comes to her literacy

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    Kill A Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee explores several different issues which are still relevant in today’s society. Harper Lee uses conventions within the novel to convey these ideas. The three main issues Lee explores are; Importance of Moral Education‚ Prejudice and Bravery and Courage. Lee explores the theme of the Importance of Moral Education throughout the novel. This idea is still relevant in today’s society as we all face moral decisions which shape who we are. Harper Lee investigates this idea

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