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    depending on their perspective towards the issue. Over time‚ we all develop a sense of perspective and opinion towards people and things‚ however‚ these perspectives are prone to change as we grow up to be more mature and thoughtful. In the novel‚ To kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ the Finch’s family develops the idea that despite your rank in the social hierarchy‚ personal values and beliefs are determined by one’s personality. This idea was further developed

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    There are various issues and themes presented in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and "The Rabbits" by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan. These themes are being smoothly conveyed through the use of different language techniques including complex metaphors‚ similes‚ hyperboles‚ imagery‚ personification and symbolism. Among the main themes used in the novels are courage‚ prejudice‚ hypocrisy‚ justice‚ education‚ social inequality‚ poverty and perspective. "Maycomb was an old

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    The Mockingbird: A Symbol of Goodness The novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ was written by Harper Lee in 1960 and narrated by the main character‚ 6 year old Scout Finch. The setting of the novel is a small town in Alabama in the 1930s. Scout’s father‚ Atticus‚ was a lawyer who defended a young black man named Tom Robinson who was accused of raping a young white girl named Mayella Ewell. The novel is also about the relationship between Scout‚ Jem who is Scout’s brother‚ and their friend‚ Dill.

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    The play Macbeth and the novel to kill a Mockingbird consist of many similarities‚ some in which are more obvious than others. Both of these two excellent literatures have the common theme of hope for justice‚ similar characters‚ and also both the novel and the Shakespearian play have the suspense and intensity in the atmosphere. In the novel to kill a Mockingbird and the play Macbeth‚ both deliver a message of hope for justice. In the novel we see two young men being judged upon their physical

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    absence of fear‚ but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid‚ but he who conquers that fear.” To Kill a Mockingbird‚ published in 1960‚ has won the Pulitzer Prize and has become classic in today’s culture. It is written by Harper Lee‚ who writes the novel from the point of view of the literary character named Scout (Jean-Louise) Finch. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Scout tells the reader about the people of Maycomb‚ Alabama and what events occurred while she was a child. The

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    by the magazine American Rifleman. Every issue gives 4 to 7 stories on how handgun’s save lives everyday. There are many people who believe that a handgun can save your life‚ but there also people who believe that they are just used for bad guys to kill. The Constitution states that we have the right to keep and bare arms‚ but there are some groups that have decided that is not right. They will do whatever it takes to change Amendment 2. This year there was a new gun law added to the long

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    ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – Essay “Jem and Scout learn many lessons about life during the course of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. What do you believe to be the most important? Consider what Atticus and Calpurnia attempt to teach the children during the story.” During the course of the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee‚ the siblings Scout and Jem learn many important life lessons. They are taught a number of important lessons by adult figures in their life‚ like Atticus‚ Calpurnia and many others

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    Gandhi once said‚ "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." Gandhi is trying to express that the true brawn a person has is not the physical ability‚ but the mental stability and strength is contains. In "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee‚ the main characters‚ Scout and Jem‚ demonstrate their own version of strength through being able to overcome the bad influence of their hometown‚ Maycomb. Harper Lee shows this through characterization of Jem and imagery

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    despite the wide spread racism of that time. Incorporating a sentimental and thought provoking plot‚ combined with exceptional cinematography and award winning performances‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ is a timeless story of character‚ prejudice‚ and a coming of age. Based on the classic novel‚ by Harper Lee‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ is set in a small Alabama town in the 1930’s. This complicated and sophisticated story is presented simply; a mesmerizing feature is the ability of the grown up Scout

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    The Reaching of Adulthood In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. It talks about certain themes in the novel. The theme coming of age is a significant part of the novel. It affects the characters in the book to have a greater understanding of how Lee views coming of age. Also a literary convention that is used to convey the theme is the time and sequence in the novel. Scout and Jem are experiencing adult situations that they never took acknowledge before. Which is mostly in the second

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