Chapter 1 Pride in ancestry and “tradition” “Being Southerners‚ it was a source of shame to some members of the family that we had no recorded ancestry on either side of the Battle of Hastings.” (Lee‚ 2) Pride in conformity and distrust of those who are different “It was customary for the men in the family to remain on Simon’s homestead‚ Finch’s Landing‚ and make their living from cotton.” (Lee‚ 4) Awareness of difference in social classes “..no hurry‚ for there was nowhere to go‚ nothing to
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several instances where standards of human morality fluctuate. In both novels‚ such examples convey the authors’ views of what is morally acceptable and what is not. This paper will address how select characters such as Atticus Finch‚ Tom Robinson‚ Bob Ewell‚ Ralph‚ Jack Merridew and Simon deal with their moral dilemmas. The moral philosophical thought process will be used as well as certain terminologies such as Utilitarianism‚ a moral theory based on the principle of actions to promote happiness‚ and
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“Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson or “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. The evil is considered the major issues brought upon the protagonists by the antagonists (when comparing these two novels)‚ such as the character of Andy Evans in Speak and Bob Ewell in To Kill a Mockingbird. However‚ the protagonists always found a way to conquer with the good‚ and will always shine brighter than the evil. In “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson‚ the evil in this story is Andy Evans‚ Melinda Sordino’s antagonizer
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done to Mayella. They were sad moments that left the reader in a state of shock. Another moment that left me baffled was when Bob Ewell attack Jem and Scout. It surprised me to see that he would stoop so low to attack Jem and Scout. It angered me to see what a coward he was. I also think every reader of the novel can appreciate Scout’s ham costume. It nearly saved her life and was something interesting to picture‚ adding in a little lighthearted moment before the cowardly acts of Bob Ewell. Harper
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Every person enters this world with the same level of innocence. Whether that innocence is kept throughout one’s life depends on their specific circumstances. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ a classic novel by Harper Lee‚ mockingbirds are symbolic of people who “don’t do one thing but sing their heart out for us” (Lee 119). In other words‚ mockingbirds are people who are innocent and defenseless‚ but their innocence is affected by the evil deeds of others. Dill Harris’ innocence is lost when he witnesses
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everything. Even though Boo Radley was not blood related to Jem and Scout. He looked out for them and made sure that they were okay at all times throughout the novel. Such as the time when they were on their way back from the Halloween pageant and Bob Ewell tried attacking them. But he did not succeed because Boo Radley had an eye out for Jem and Scout. Boo did not even know them personally yet‚ but that was his family and he was ready to give up his life and privacy for his family. Another person that
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Sin to Kill a Mockingbird It is a sin to hurt the ones that only help the helpless and only do good things for the world. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ a young girl named Scout Finch goes on many adventures with her older brother‚ Jem. They lived in Maycomb County in the mid 1930s. They deal with visits from their best friend‚ Dill‚ trouble with the town’s biggest trial and missions to get their neighbor‚ Boo Radley‚ out of his house for the first time in years. At the time‚ Atticus‚ their
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Character Chart 1. Atticus: Scout and Jem’s dad Lawyer in Maycomb County Believes in equality for everyone brings up children that way Defends Tom Robinson in a rape case and losses 2. Scout Jean Louise Finch Daughter of Atticus Narrator of story Tomboy Very intelligent for her age Wants to meet Boo Radley 3. Jem Finch Scout’s brother and playmate at beginning Likes playing football Four years older than Scout 4. Caroline Fischer
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Though the novel was published in 1960‚ race and racism had assumed a part in American culture much sooner. To Kill a Mockingbird was composed at a time when the socially developed formation of race subtly affected the construction of society.In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee‚ portrays the challenges of race and gender expectations through the maturity of Scouts character. On page 48 Scout defies what it is to be a girl‚”Dill if you don’t hush I’ll knock you bowlegged.I mean it-” Scout is really
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them anyway” Doesn’t have an official home Mr. Gilmer Prosecuting attorney in Tom Robinson’s case Very racist Tom Robinson 25-year-old black man Accused of assaulting Mayella Defended by Atticus Has three children‚ and a wife named Helen Gets shot 17 times‚ and dies‚ when he tries to escape from prison. Bob Ewell
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