Exam #3 Readings #41 Osborne P. Anderson: An African American at Harpers Ferry Introduction: Harpers Ferry 1) Battle launched by John Brown against Slavery. His plan was to capture the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry‚ arm slaves‚ and set off a spreading slave rebellion. 2) Recaptured by federal troop‚ but proved to be a political success. Brown used his treason charges to put slavery on trial a) “I‚ John Brown‚ am now quite certain that the sins of this guilty land will never be purged
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The Stereotyping of women is common in literature and it is not any different in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The ladies of Maycomb are excellent examples of stereotypical roles women play in a "man’s world. Scout’s observation of the ladies of Maycomb is ..."Ladies seemed to live in faint horror of men‚ seemed unwilling to approve wholeheartedly of ...[men]." " ...There was something about...[men] that I instinctively liked...they weren’t---" "Hypocrites‚" page 234 The ladies of the missionary
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coming their way. There were many events that helped Atticus see the opportunity to teach Jem and Scout some valuable lessons. The 3 main events that helped him prepare them are the incident on Scout’s first day at school after her getting into a fight with Miss Stephanie‚ the unusual incident with the rabid dog‚ and the death of Mrs Dubose. The rabid dog incident was very significant in Jem and Scout learning information about their father
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taken into account is the title. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee‚ is one of those books where the title gives nothing away‚ and is not understood until you have read the story. This book‚ first published in 1960‚ is in fact neither an optimistic‚ nor pessimistic novel. However‚ it shows detailed examples of each‚ shown in different parts of the storyline. One of the first optimistic points that can be found in this novel is found in Scout and Jem’s father‚ Atticus Finch. There are many times throughout
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Unit Plan: Morality by Sarah Vecera Sarah Vecera ENG 400- Hansen Syllabus and Calendar Unit Topic: Morality Major Texts: -Literature Circle Texts (TBA) -To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee Materials Needed: -Reading log journal -Jumpstart Writing Journal Overall Goals/Objectives: This unit will help students to understand the complexities behind the human conscience and what drives us to behave the way we do. We will be examining the ideas behind morality‚ including the difference between
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lessons Scout learns is to look at things from other people’s perspectives. He teaches them so many lessons here is an example how he helped Scout. "’First of all‚’ he said‚ ’If you can learn a simple trick‚ Scout‚ you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-’ ’Sir?’ ’-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.’"(p30) Scout learned an extremely good lesson from what Atticus said. Scout pays a
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Scout is very smart for her age‚ and is always learning new things‚ that most children her age wouldn’t know. The book to kill a mockingbird takes place in the great depression‚ but you’d never tell from the story line. Scout and Jem grow up as very happy children‚ and Scout learns many things growing up in the town of Maycomb. Scout learns many things throughout the book‚ and it will prove well too her in many different occasions throughout her life. Scout learns how to respect people’s decisions
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many ways. The novel takes place in Alabama in the 1960’s. Harper Lee writes the story from Scout‚ a six year old girl’s perspective. The perspective of Scout brings out some things that an adult’s perspective may not show. Many characters relate to the theme and title of the novel. Tom Robinson is like a mockingbird because he was innocent and did nothing wrong. He was falsely accused of raping Mr. Ewell’s daughter. This quote from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird expresses that mockingbirds are
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Everybody has a fatherly influence in their life. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ there are many prominent characters. They each have their own personalities‚ strengths‚ and weaknesses. Atticus acts as a father to many of the children in the book and gives them his wisdom and advice. A great amount of people adore Atticus and he has the ability to teach the children in the book‚ but also has great lessons for the readers. Atticus acted as a protector‚ father‚ and did many brave things
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Jean Louise "Scout" Finch Scout Finch is a girl who lives with her father‚ Atticus‚ her brother‚ Jem‚ and their black cook‚ Calpurnia‚ in Maycomb‚ Alabama. Throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Scout sees her town through her little innocent eyes. She is very unique‚ usually confident in herself‚ and always curious about what’s going on around her. Scout‚ a very unique girl‚ was taught many of the things she knew by her father‚ Atticus. Atticus in many cases nurtured her mind‚ conscience
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