Summary: Chapter 12 By this time‚ Jem has reached the age of twelve‚ and he begins to demand that Scout “stop pestering him” and act more like a girl. Scout becomes upset and looks forward desperately to Dill’s arrival in the summer. To Scout’s disappointment‚ however‚ Dill does not come to Maycomb this year. He sends a letter saying that he has a new father (presumably‚ his mother has remarried) and will stay with his family in Meridian. To make matters worse‚ the state legislature‚ of which Atticus
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Marigolds theme Most of the time there is a moment in life where one realizes they have lost all innocence and gained some compassion. ’"’Marigolds’"’ shows how one young girl transferred from a child to young adult through her life experiences. Throughout this story another young‚ but at the same time old in her prime‚ lady"’"s experiences are revealed: the author"’"s. In this short story‚ ’"’Marigolds‚’"’ Eugenia Collier"’"s subconscious is unmasked through symbolism‚ diction‚ and Lizabeth"’"s
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The Jim Crow Laws is a list of laws that were used in previous years in different parts of the United States of America. The law above was from the state of Georgia and it forbid marriage between races. Similar laws existed in Maycomb‚ Alabama in the 1930s. White and black folks were separated in courtrooms‚ churches‚ and were not allowed to marry. Those who married and had mixed children were often seen as “in betweens” (Lee‚ 1960). The segregation faced by black people was brought to the attention
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must shoot at living things‚ they must never shoot at mockingbirds. Atticus explains that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Clearly‚ this is the title scene‚ but the theme continues throughout the book. Miss Maudie explains why Atticus is correct - mockingbirds never do anyone any harm‚ and are not pests in any way. All they do is sing beautifully and live peacefully. Therefore‚ it is a sin to kill them. The mockingbird comes to represent true goodness and purity. Tom Robinson is one example of a human
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Tom Robinson‚ the Guilt Free Man “What was the evidence of her offense? Tom Robinson‚ a human being. She must put Tom Robinson away from her. Tom Robinson was her daily reminder of what she did. What did she do? She tempted a Negro.” (Lee 203) In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Tom Robinson‚ an innocent and nice black man was accused a raping a white girl named Mayella Ewell. Atticus Finch is Tom Robinson’s lawyer‚ and he has it all under control and is able to prove his point that Tom Robinson
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Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is set in a time of the depression and where racism is dominant‚ in Maycomb‚ Alabama in the 1930’s. Jem is the older brother of Scout and sometimes he does not take responsibility of his actions but now knows that he needs to be responsible and courageous. Jem is brave. He shows bravery while looking out for Scout‚ taking chances and standing up for what he believes in. While watching out for Scout‚ Jem is brave. For example‚ Jem decides that he wants Boo Radley
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“To Kill a Mockingbird” What is a hero? When one thinks of a modern day hero one typically thinks of a character with extreme muscles who is constantly helping others. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ a modern day hero is Atticus. Although he is not physically built‚ he exemplifies the qualities of a hero. During the Great Depression Scout‚ Jem‚ Atticus‚ and their housemaid Calpurnia‚ experience the extent of racism in Maycomb County. Tom Robinson is accused of raping Bob Ewell’s daughter
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Study Guide Chapters 20-25 Chapter 20 • Scout says that “Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man”. Is she right? He is not evil; he is simply misunderstood and has received a bad reputation because society doesn’t understand his choices. • In most states of the USA people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide their bottle in a paper bag. Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag? He wants people to think he is drunk because it gives them a
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Summaries Part 1‚ Chapter 1 The story is narrated by a young girl named Jean Louise Finch‚ who is almost always called by her nickname‚ Scout. Scout starts to explain the circumstances that led to the broken arm that her older brother‚ Jem‚ sustained many years earlier; she begins by recounting her family history. The first of her ancestors to come to America was a fur-trader and apothecary named Simon Finch‚ who fled England to escape religious persecution and
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To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most successful books in history. The author of this book (Harper Lee) Used very effective methods of writing to accomplish this. Firstly is her use of foreshadowing which is a way to capture the audiences attention and keep them in suspense. Secondly Harper Lee uses and interesting choice of narration to influence the readers interpritation of the novel. Lastly‚ the author uses symbolism which is how she successfully got the readers
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