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    step. These types of situations will come early in life which is why it is important to learn at a young age. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee she shows the theme that coming of age involves recognizing others perspectives through many literary devices‚ like symbol and conflict. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird the author Harper Lee uses symbol to show the theme coming of age involves recognizing different perspectives. The great thing about having a symbol in the writing is that

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    To Kill a Mockingbird-Coming of Age Throughout the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Scout demonstrates maturity in a number of examples. There were two main experiences where Scout could see herself come of age. Not only that‚ but she reflects on those occurrences and ask the question‚ why? At the beginning of the novel‚ Boo Radley is addressed. Rumors have floated around‚ referring to Boo as a “malevolent phantom” while accusing him of being guilty of “any stealthy small crimes that were committed

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    Coming-Of-Age Do coming of age rights come to all. Coming of age is a big part in Society today. How do you recognize the problem that stops you from coming of age. Coming-of-age involves recognizing different perspectives. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Scout is an example of a character whose coming-of-age process involves gaining a different perspective. “ I looked behind me. To the left of the brown door was a long shuttered window. I walked to it‚ stood in front of it‚ and turned around

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    Throughout the book To Kill A Mockingbird Jem changes from a young twelve year old boy to more of an adult figure. Harper Lee shows Jem changing emotionally‚ mentally and socially. Throughout the book Jem starts to grow out of playing with Scout. He begins to look up to different people and he starts to realize how discriminating his community really is‚ learning that people should not be judged by what you hear and see. Events such as Tom Robinson’s trial have a big impact on Jem and his change

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    Unveiled Eyes In Maycomb County‚ Alabama during the Great Depression‚ Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird‚ explains to Scout Finch‚ his daughter‚ that "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (39). At first‚ Scout does not understand the meaning of his words‚ but as she matures through the novel‚ her eyes are unveiled‚ and she understands what Atticus is trying to tell

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    In To Kill A Mockingbird there are a lot of coming of age moments‚ but the most powerful and emotional coming of age moment has to be in the last chapter of the book. In the very last chapter coming of age is shown very well. By having Scout be so nice and trusting of Boo. By Boo saving her’s and her brother’s life she now has a newfound respect for Boo and knows he can be trusted. She holds his hand because she knows he is very scared and nervous. Scout brings Boo upstairs to say goodnight to Jem

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    because of her selfishness‚ but because her innocence‚ and immaturity. To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in a small‚ ordinary town in Maycomb‚ Alabama; although‚ for the main characters Jem and Scout Finch‚ life is everything but ordinary. The book takes place during the early 1930s‚ and goes on a three-year journey through the fascinating lives of the Finches. The coming of age is an occurring theme in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee through the following

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    person until you consider things from his point of view‚ until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (Lee 20). What coming of age is all about is never judging a book by its cover. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee one of the main themes in the story is coming of age which is symbolized it by Jem‚ Scout‚ and Miss. Maudie’s cakes. Jem‚ in To Kill a Mockingbird represents maturity. Jem looked at scout and told her "I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut

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    “To Kill a Mockingbird” is considered an important classic in American literature‚ receiving critical acclaim for its themes and messages. The most important two however‚ is coming of age and racism. The creation of the book was during civil unrest in America‚ and so the story is of these kids in Alabama learning what racism is‚ while also learning what it means to grow up without prejudice. An example of this would be the “Mad dog” scene. The author‚ Harper Lee‚ uses many literary techniques‚ such

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    contains many inequalities. Being exposed to these inequalities and realizing other harsh truths causes people to mature. The author of To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee‚ uses plot events‚ conflict and resolution‚ character development‚ setting‚ and symbolism to convey this theme of coming of age. A major element that helps with Harper Lee show the “coming of age” theme is the unique plot/events. Scout had many events that happened in her early years that caused her to mature. One way Scout matured

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