Throughout the novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ the characteristic of empathy is ever present. This unique quality is developed through Jem and Scout in their dealings with the characters of Walter Cunningham and Mrs. Dubose. One characteristic shown of Jem and Scout is their ability to empathize or “….climb into their skin and walk around in it.” (pg 31). During the novel Jem develops a high level of emotional intelligence that allows him to understand the situation of others‚ as
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OUR SURROUNDINGS AND THE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES SHAPE OUR IDENTITY. Good morning ladies and Gentlemen. Do our surroundings and the people in our lives shape our identity? I will explore how this quotation is reflected in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ the film ‘Witness’‚ by Peter Weir‚ and the film ‘The Lion King’ by Roger Allers. The meaning of identity is not easily defined. Identity generally refers to the stable defining characteristics of a person that makes them an individual
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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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The movie based on John Grisham’s A Time to Kill is a Hollywoodized‚ modern-day version of To Kill a Mockingbird. Both movies employ many of the same themes and plot elements; but the former movie is one-dimensional and predictable while the latter is innovative and purposeful. The movie version of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird is considered a classic film‚ whereas John Grisham’s adapted novel is merely another example of the money making efforts of Hollywood. Some of the movies’ more
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To what extent is ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ a critique of the values promoted in Maycomb society? Maycomb County is its own little world‚ made of real people but it reflects the wider world of America in terms of its attitudes‚ issues and characters. It‚ the microcosm which reflects the macrocosm of America‚ such as the way blacks are regarded and treated. The story is told from a viewpoint of a growing 6 year old child‚ Scout Finch. So we are seeing situations from an innocent ‘eye’‚ ‘she
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that can arise. Whether it be a simple remark on the soccer field such as “stop playing like a girl”‚ which seems to be an insult towards girls‚ or using ʻgayʼ as an insult‚ discrimination & prejudice can often be subconscious and unnoticed. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ set in the 1930ʼs during the depression era aims to challenge the notion of discrimination in general‚ whether it be based on race‚ class or gender. Through the use of various literary techniques‚ such as symbolism‚ foreshadowing
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There are many different attitudes and situations which may hinder a person’s ability or willingness to empathize. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ there are numerous examples. Jem Finch‚ Bob Ewell and Aunt Alexandra struggle in a similar way though their situations are very different. Arrogance prevents the people of Maycomb from showing empathy. Jem is assuming that Boo wants to talk to him. He has never considered that maybe Boo wants to be left alone. Even though Atticus repeatedly told Jem
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Winnie the Pooh‚ they understand that heroism has changed. “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe‚ and stronger than you seem‚ and smarter than you think.” (A.A. Milne‚ author of Winnie the Pooh) Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” is not so different‚ it also has a pretty obvious example of a modern hero. The novel takes place during the Great Depression and is about two young children (Jem and Scout ) who are exposed to the harsh reality of the society as they grow
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become a subconscious thought that has inched its way into our lives. Although placed in a past time period‚ the book Too Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and the movie The Help by Tate Taylor both portray the theme of racism throughout in a way that still correlates to modern day society. The most obvious affect racism has on the people of Maycomb (the setting of To Kill a Mockingbird) occurs between the whites and the blacks. A great example of this happens during Tom’s Robinson’s trial. “"What was
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and apply effort in the things I seek success in. Some characters of To Kill A Mockingbird weren’t enabled to make their own decisions due to their environment. Wether it be a family member‚ friend‚ authority figure‚ decision‚ or something you are given‚ it can impact your life and has the ability to change everything you do. The way parents act and teach affects their children more than anything. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus displayed the lesson of fighting for what’s right by defending
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