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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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    The act of courage has been used for millions of years‚ from David fighting the giant Goliath to characters in To Kill A Mockingbird showing acts of courage. The text took place in the 1930s‚ during a time when whites and blacks were divided and the years of the great depression. Maycomb county was the small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee shows that standing for what’s right leads to the act of courage and how it can influence to change a

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    “Kite Runner” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”‚ these foundations are really important to the main characters when they are maturing‚ because it shows the growth of the characters throughout the book. The importance of relationships‚ experiences‚ and obstacles is tremendous due to the impact it can have on someone maturing and developing into an adult. Relationship has a great impact on the characters’ development throughout the chapters in each novel. In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” it is shown that

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    discriminative towards one another solely based on race. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee in the 1960’s‚ though the setting is based in the 1930’s.The novel challenges the false idea of the stereotypical African-American human being‚ as was typical in the 1930’s. It has been said that this novel portrays African-Americans as submissive‚ simple‚ and ignorant folk who need whites to protect them. To Kill a Mockingbird contains several black characters who are the complete opposite

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    spotlight in order to make a correct choice. Heroes will often feel the choice they made is correct. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harber Lee‚ many different characters show lots of heroism. The characters I feel that show the most heroism in the novel are Tom Robinson‚ Boo Radley‚ and Atticus Finch. Tom Robinson is portrayed as heroic in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird because he stands up for himself‚ especially in court. Tom Robinson shows he is a hero during the trial because he shows

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    novel To Kill a Mockingbird is written about two siblings‚ Jean Louise and Jeremy Finch. They live with their father Atticus‚ a respected lawyer. Living in a town called Macomb County‚ this family has endured many hardships. Despite the odds‚ they manage to maintain a very healthy relationship. In today’s society people people do not usually care about others‚ it is one for all instead of all for one. Lee writes about how having compassion can help create and strengthen bonds with others. To Kill a Mockingbird

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    really different. Mayella and her family never want to associate with the Finch’s ever and treated them horrible because Atticus was defending Tom. Boo on the other hand wanted nothing to do with the Finch’s or anyone‚ but at the end Boo saved Jem and Scout from Mr. Ewell. A big difference between Boo and Mayella was that Boo never came outside and sat inside while people still wandered if he was still alive. While Mayella was outside all the time doing house chores‚ she did most of the work for her

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    you right from wrong‚ guide your beliefs‚ and open up your mind to what is important. In the novel‚ “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ there are three individuals that contribute to the development of Jem and Scout’s morality and life values. Atticus‚ Boo Radley‚ and Aunt Alexandra are three influential people in the novel that shape who Jem and Scout will become. Atticus teaches Jem and Scout accepted behavior in society. Similarly‚ he educates them about tolerance. Also‚ the children learn to

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    Mark Lockard Zayn Adv. Lit/Comp 3rd 22 April 2012 To Kill a Mockingbird Novel Chart About the Author-Harper Lee- * She grew up in Alabama during the Great Depression * To Kill a Mockingbird was Lee’s first novel * She based the novel upon actual childhood events in her life * Lee’s mother died from severe illness when Lee was young and a mother is never mentioned in the novel Setting- * Maycomb‚ Alabama * The Great Depression Similes- * Page 10- “It drew him as

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    statement correctly identifies of how all men were created equal no matter of what race‚ gender‚ or color they are. In this book To Kill a Mockingbird‚ equality is not present .Tom Robinson‚ a black person was accused of raping a white woman named Mayella Ewell. Tom accusation immediately created tension between the White and black community. In To Kill a Mockingbird justice and equality can defeat prejudice; this occurs when Atticus defends Tom Robinson in the court of

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