Jean Louise Finch‚ or Scout‚ is the novel’s narrator and principal character. She is a unique and remarkable character who does not quite fit in‚ or do what is expected of young girls in 1930s Alabama. Readers will note that Scout at the end of the novel is very different from Scout at the beginning and this is because she has developed so much as a character. At the start of the novel‚ she is a determined‚ spirited tomboy; she loves wearing trousers. She spends most of her time with Jem‚ her brother
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When I was young‚ my father enrolled me in the Cub Scouts. Being in Cub Scouts--and later Boy Scouts--really shaped who I am today. It has taught me skills for survival and taught me about people. Some of it was taught to me‚ some of it I learned for myself. It was in June of 2008‚ I think‚ that my Cub Scout pack went on a weekend campout. I should mention that my father was at this point the Cubmaster of the pack. The campground stretched across a small peninsula that jutted out into Island Lake
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Courage‚ it is a uncommon thing but when it happens you will know. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ courage is shown in many different ways as in standing up for a teacher‚ coming out of your house for the first time in many years‚ and getting off an addiction. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens someone. Bravery has a lot to do with being courageous. Being courageous is very frightening to some people if they aren’t brave enough to do it‚ but not Little Chuck Little. In
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SIMILARITIES OF HARPER LEE AND SCOUT INTRODUCTION: The book opens with the Finch family ’s ancestor‚ Simon Finch‚ a Cornish Methodist fleeing religious intolerance in England‚ settling in Alabama‚ becoming wealthy and‚ contrary to his religious beliefs‚ buying several slaves.The main story takes place during three years of the Great Depresion in the fictional "tired old town" of Maycomb‚ Alabama. It focuses on six-year-old Scout Finch‚ who lives with her older brother Jem and their widowed father
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parents is a conversation with a wall‚ and I’m immensely frustrated with it. Jem and Scout listen to me and value my opinion‚ Atticus pays more attention to me than both of my parents combined. I could have a discussion with any of them all day long‚ because they listen and give valuable input. My parents’ responses are less than subpar‚ they’re always too busy or to tired. Why can’t my parents be like Jem‚ Scout‚ or Atticus? Surely it’s not too much trouble to acknowledge someone‚ and have them listen
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parents or teachers‚ the adults in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird try to teach Scout/one that may be important. One lesson learned is to face ones problems. Another is to respect everyone no matter how they differ. A lesson taught is to stand up for what one believes in. Therefore‚ lessons learned from childhood experiences help children make more mature decisions later. The lesson of facing ones fears pays off for Scout in the end. After Scout’s unpleasant first day of school‚ she tries to convince
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Scout Finch is the main character of “To Kill A Mockingbird”. The author of the novel is Harper Lee. This novel was written over the course of three years. Scout Finch is the one who is narrating the novel. She is also the daughter of Atticus Finch. Atticus is a lawyer and a great father. Scout has a older brother named Jem. Scout and her family live in Maycomb County. Scout is a very unique character‚ she has many characteristics. Over the course of the novel‚ Scout Finch is a curious‚ intelligent
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The Journey of Frances Harper During the 19th century Frances Ellen Watkins harper was an African American writer‚ lecturer‚ and political activist who promoted women rights‚ temperance‚ and civil rights. She was one of the best American Literature writers during her time. For her to be African American showed that she wanted to be successful because back then African Americans didn’t know how to read or write. During Harpers Career‚ Maryland made a law prohibiting any free blacks from entering
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Harper Lee’s life had a big influence on her novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Lee based her novel on her life. The characters‚ setting‚ and the central conflict was basically influenced by her life. Harper Lee’s life influenced the characters‚ setting‚ and central confict of her novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The characters in the novel were based on the people Harper Lee knew throughout her life. According to an article entitled “Harper Lee” Encyclopedia of world biography‚ Harper Lee’s father served
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Children will always begin in the world with a fresh slate‚ A start to life where there are no prejudices or horrible life experiences to corrupt their conscience. However as people grow and change‚ They learn about the values and morals of their society. Such values‚ pertaining to “To Kill a Mockingbird”‚ by Harper Lee‚ include the essence of courage‚ the ability to “look the other way”‚ and finally the compassion to be able to see the world in someone else’s eyes. To Kill a Mockingbird focuses
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