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    racism and prejudice. One of the ways the author‚ Harper Lee‚ had shown that empathy was the solution to racism and prejudice‚ was Jem and Scout was prejudice towards Ms. Dubose because of the way she acted towards them‚ but later on they showed empathy for her and she was no longer judged by them. “..We would be raked by her wrathful gaze‚ subjected to ruthless interrogation regarding our behavior..”‚ which was the

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    confused‚ not knowing what Hamlet is talking about. When talking with the Players‚ however‚ he acts imperiously‚ exerting his authority over them. When talking with Reynaldo‚ Polonius speaks in a clever and sneaky manner. He tells Reynaldo exactly how to speak to people while trying to find Laertes. He tells him exactly what to say so that the other person will be forced to tell him of the whereabouts of Laertes. He told him that he should say "you may say‚ not well. But‚ if ’t be he I mean‚ he’s

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    isn’t growing outwards‚ but instead growing inwards‚ ‘the same families married the same families until the members of the community looked faintly alike’. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Lee uses stylistic devices as symbolism‚ foreshadowing and irony to present her theme of inequality. By applying mature themes to the text‚ Lee enhances and illustrates vividly the horrific events that happened during the 1930s in Maycomb

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    To Kill A Mockingbird‚ a fast-paced novel by Harper Lee‚ follows the trial of Tom Robinson. Throughout the novel multiple characters add life to the story‚ but only one stands out. Although the trial made everyone a little crazy‚ Atticus Finch does the best he can to act as a respectful man. Atticus Finch is a lawyer who defends the best he can‚ a gentleman who always keeps his composure‚ and a father who educates his children. Atticus defends his client Tom Robinson with all his heart‚ despite

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    to China‚ where Li-Young Lee‚ the author of “Little Father‚” is from. After reading this poem‚ I had the most vivid memories of the moment when our family was holding a mourning ceremony of my grandfather. Taiwanese believe that when a person died‚ his or her soul will be send to the heaven where the emperor of sky lives‚ and in heaven‚ souls are treated well by various animal. Stanza one signifies the spiritual aspect of when Lee’s father died. Lee believes that his father will rest well and treat

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    what courage can do and how people show it during different events that happen. Having courage can cause something very succesful to happen without you knowing. Sticking up for others is a big part in courage. Many people may be scared or afraid for standing up for someone‚ but Atticus was not. Atticus got chosen to defend Tom Robinson (Lee‚ 75). Most white lawyers would not defend a black man like Atticus did. Atticus was fine with him being chosen to defend Tom. By Atticus taking this case‚ he

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    written by Harper Lee‚ is a parallel story about two young children who grow up in a racist southern town and learn that life is not all fun and games. In the beginning of the book the main characters Scout and Jem spend their days playing together and exploring their hometown of Maycomb‚ Alabama. They are especially intrigued with their mysterious neighbors‚ the Radley’s. Later on in the novel‚ Scout and Jem’s father Atticus is appointed to defend a black man and the children realize how unfair and prejudice

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    Compare how the authors portray marriage as a convenience rather than a relationship in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘the Doll’s House’ During the times in which these texts were written marriage was more for a convenience purpose rather than being based on love. Divorce was not acceptable in society throughout the 1700 & 1800’s‚ which meant women were effectively confined in their marriage. In later 1700‚ marriages were arranged between lower and upper class for convenience and wealth. Austen’s novel

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    start by saying‚ has an amazing father‚ he respects her choices‚ he lets her be herself‚ and most importantly he makes her feel needed. Atticus has been described as one of the most moral people in all of literature‚ I liken him to Scout’s jiminy cricket. He tries to Scout a code of living‚ not all that different than what would be socially acceptable today. "You never really understand a person until you things from his point of view"‚ this‚ spoken so truthfully by Atticus‚ is what the reader‚ the townsfolk

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