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    The Sky is Gray by Ernest J. Gaines is a short story set during World War 11 and is focused on a poor African American Family’s struggles. The narrator‚ James‚ has developed a toothache resulting in him needing to go to the dentist. Due to the several barriers James and his mother‚ Octavia‚ encounter trying to get to the dentist‚ the theme of transition develops. James‚ being only a young innocent boy‚ is forced to grow up because his father is no longer with the family‚ and his family needs a strong

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    Rikki Tikki Tavi Compare and Contrast “The brave man is not always the one with no fear‚ but he is the one who conquers it..” Similarities and differences are two very different things. Similarities are objects or things that are alike or the similar. Differences are objects that are unalike or different. Although there are some differences‚ there are more things that are similar than different in the book and in the movie. There are many similarities and differences between Rikki Tikki Tavi‚ the

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    The Evolution of Boo Radley’s Character in To Kill a Mockingbird Leah and I worked together to create two acrylic paintings that show Scout’s growth in her perspective of Boo Radley. Our reason for choosing acrylic paint is because it comes in a wide range of colors that we could use to express our message and theme. Another reason we chose to use acrylic is because it is very versatile and can be made to appear like watercolor or oil paint. The first scene that we chose to portray is when the children

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    Frederick Douglass once said “The mind does not take its complexion from the skin” Many people in the town of Maycomb feel that colored people are less important because of their skin. Life is too short to only see the outside of people. In “To kill a mockingbird” by Harper lee‚ The story takes place down South in a town called Maycomb. In this small town there is racism‚ discrimination. kindness‚ and innocence‚ Symbolism is issued throughout the novel by Harper Lee to introduce the topic of racism

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    For this project I choose the three genres of a map‚ a postcard and a collage looking at them through a socio-economic‚ a historical and psychological lenses. This project is peices of Scout’s scrapbook that she made. My first genre in my novel is a map of Maycomb through a socio-economic lense showing the different levels of the social classes based on economy as well as the character’s reputation and how they are perceived by society. “Behind the rough oak pulpit a faded pink silk banner proclaimed

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    Have you ever wanted to see an almost perfect character in a book? In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ she created a character like this who lives in Maycomb County. This book was set during the Great Depression. Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird‚ it’s the town lawyer of Maycomb. He is also the father of Scout and Jem Finch. The story is about a family who lives in Maycomb County that faces difficulties throughout the story. Atticus is a good teacher‚ stays solid‚ and is a respectful person when

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    To Kill a Mockingbird Character Essay Learning to be a protective‚ brave man‚ is sometimes difficult for young boys. It is especially difficult when protecting someone might risk your own life. This mature lesson is one Jem learns in Harper Lee’s novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. Throughout the novel‚ Jem transforms from controlling and bossy to protective and courageous. This comes due to the experience of reading to Mrs. Dubose and learning about true courage. At the beginning of the novel‚ Jem seems

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    Atticus says‚ “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird‚” to Jem in Chapter Ten of To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee after Uncle Jack instructs both Jem and Scout on the principles of using their air rifles. Miss Maudie also tells Scout‚ “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing…” From both statements‚ the reader may infer that Atticus desires his children to treat any innocent living being‚ possibly humans in specific‚ with respect‚ and wrongdoings occur when behaving oppositely. As the novel and Atticus’ case

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    races‚ nationalities‚ religion‚ cultures‚ backgrounds and sexual orientation in America. In Anna Quindlen’s “A Quilt of a Country” she explains how people view America. She writes that being an American is an idea that works despite that fact that it should not due to the diversity that exist in the country. Quindlen informs the reader that America was uniquely built on no particular culture or race. She compares America to a quilt which is made up of various patterns‚ styles‚ designs‚ fabrics‚

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    Poem: Old Bruno

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    Old Bruno A soft robe‚ strewn across your bed. Scraps of chicken “fallen off the counter” younger pal Eddie missed. The memory of a squirrel you and Eddie tag-teamed up a tree. Your simple joys. Silver-grey adorned face and hind legs giving out. Barreled chest over crossed paws as you fall asleep on a carpeted patch of sun. Rhythmic snoring‚ like a steady drumbeat‚ creating loud breathing sounds while you rest. Propped on pillows‚ dreaming of racing your shadow through the thick scrub oak. With

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