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    change and evolve throughout. I believe Jem has changed the most although some say Scout has. Jem has changed the most because he defends his sister‚ he tells scout not to kill an innocent insect‚ and he isn’t afraid to touch the Radley place. First of all‚ Jem has evolved he most because he defends his sister‚ Scout. For example‚ Jem says to Mrs. Dubose “My sister ain’t dirty and I ain’t scared of you’ although I noticed his knees shaking” (Lee 141). Jem was defending his sister‚ Scout‚ and

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    Mockingbird there are many chapters who display the theme of courage. Atticus Finch shows the gift of determination through the book. Secondly‚ Mrs. Dubose who has a morphine addiction fights with endurance and firmness. In contrast‚ Boo Radley who has the fortitude to fight a man with a knife is a heroic and a fearful moment in the novel. Given theses points Atticus‚ Mrs Dubose‚ and Boo Radley are all a symbol of courage. Atticus Finch showed determination by fighting for Tom Robinson’s freedom. Atticus

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    The main characters of this book were Jem and Scout who we first meet with morality levels 0 to 1. It is their experiences which cause them to ultimately arrive at a high level of morality and exhibiting characteristics of level 6. Early in the story Jem and Scout act with a level of 0 and 1 in my opinion for many reasons. The first indicator is their bluntness when they first met Dill. They don ’t meet a whole lot of kids their age except at school for Jem‚ so when they talk to Dill they don ’t

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    Atticus Finch‚ the best lawyer in Maycomb‚ was sitting nervously in his chair as he waited for the town Judge to arrive in court. Tom Robinson‚ Atticus’ client was sitting next to him‚ equally angry as he was scared. “They can’t send me to jail‚ just because of rumors” he thought “ I really can’t‚ just because I’m colored don’t mean they can send me to jail‚ and now my lawyer is a white man and is nearly here for the pay out!” A snarled look came to his face. Atticus saw this gesture and shuddered

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    To Kill a Mockingbird Writing Assignment So far in To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is one of the most respected people in Maycomb. We have learned a lot about Atticus through what he says‚ what he does‚ and what others say about him. He is a father‚ a lawyer‚ and a great person that is kind‚ and accepting to everyone. Atticus defended Tom Robinson in court when he was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. He was convicted purely because he is a black man‚ and Mayella was white. Atticus did not

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    his or her own life experiences with family‚ friends‚ and their environment. Throughout the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Jem Finch’s moral journey from an immature‚ innocent child to a wise‚ sympathetic teenager begins‚ climaxes‚ and ends with three major events: the Boo Radley incidents‚ the death of Ms. Dubose‚ and Tom Robinson’s guilty verdict. Jem first begins to put himself in others’ shoes and learn sympathy from his fascination with Boo Radley.

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    Many of his actions and behaviors are just a cover-up for people to see so they can have a definition for the way Dolphus lives. In this quote‚ Dolphus Raymond explains to Jem‚ Dill‚ and Scout why he acts in the way he does and explains to them what the people of Maycomb think about him. “I try to give ‘em a reason‚ you see. It helps folks if they can latch onto a reason. When I come to town‚ which is seldom

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    Without trying to‚ Scout‚ with her brother Jem and close friend Dill‚ changes how other people think.

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    Atticus Finch is a heroic character in To Kill A Mockingbird. A hero is a person who is known for certain achievements and qualities. Atticus is known for many qualities he displayed during the novel‚ as well as various achievements. This makes him a heroic character. Atticus Finch is a hero because he defended a black man in court‚ proved his abilities and intelligences‚ and cared for everybody equally. During a time when black people were thought to be lower than white people‚ Atticus defended

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    A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Jem and Scout change a lot during the course of the novel‚ and also learn many things throughout this book. Scout and Jem have many differences and similarities in this book and are very important characters in this novel. Scout learns about racism and how to be more polite. Jem learns about being more kind to others. He becomes more mature and courageous throughout this novel. Some examples of Jem being courageous is when Jem goes to read to Mrs. Dubose after

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