To Kill A Mockingbird Reading Guide Questions Chapter 1 1. a) Pride in ancestry and “tradition”“Being Southerners‚ it was a source of shame to some members of the family that we had no recorded ancestors on either side of the Battle of Hastings.” (pg.1‚2)-pride in ancestry “It was customary for the men in the family to remain on Simon’s homestead‚ Finch’s Landing‚ and make their living from cotton.” (pg.2)- pride in tradition b) Pride in conformity and distrust of those who are
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Beth Grant Grant 1 ENG 2D0 Mr. Eidt January 21‚ 2013 Belief Without Basis In the words of Anthony J. D’Angelo‚ “If you believe that discrimination exists‚ it will.” The novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ written by Harper Lee‚ is set in the early thirties in the deep south of Alabama. Various characters are subjected to the old-fashioned ways of discrimination and inequity often found in such a setting. The main protagonist Scout attempts to grasp the concept and learns to live with prejudice
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In the To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee there are many characters who exhibit characteristics of a ¨mockingbird¨. The characteristics of a mockingbird can be viewed from various points of view of the reader. The traits I saw for a character to be a mockingbird are that they must show signs of responsibility and will take action against the beliefs of the other citizens of Maycomb‚ Alabama. The characters that most show the characteristics of a mockingbird are Atticus Finch‚ Tom Robinson‚ and Jem
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To Kill A Mockingbird Quotes Directions: Know who said the quote‚ who is being spoken to‚ the significance of the quote to the novel or characterization. 1. “Being Southerners‚ it was a source of shame to some members of the family that we had no recorded ancestors on either side of the Battle of Hastings” (Chapter 1‚ pg. 3). 2. “He [Atticus] liked Maycomb‚ he was Maycomb County born and bred; he knew his people‚ they knew him‚ and because of Simon Finch’s industry‚ Atticus was related by blood or
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critically acclaimed novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ has been praised as one of the best novels of the century. It has made a significant impact on many peoples lives. It challenged and effectively changed the way many white southerners perceived African-Americans. The book‚ however‚ has been subject to much controversy over the years. Many people wanted to ban it because they claimed it was “immoral.” (Johnson 13-16). Nonetheless‚ To Kill a Mockingbird was a huge success. One of the
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1. When and where was Harper Lee born? What was her family like? Who was her childhood best friend? What did she study in college? Did she participate in any extra-curricular activities? She was born in Monroeville‚ Alabama‚ on April 28‚ 1926. Her father was a lawyer and state senator‚ who was previously a newspaper editor. Capote was her childhood best friend. Harper Lee studied law in college‚ and works as an airline reservation clerk in the 50s. 2. Why might this be important to consider
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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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N5213 Cultural Competency in Nursing Education Rachelle Hawk Module One Journal Entry: What does cultural competency mean to me? When I first started this course I began to ask myself‚ “Am I culturally competent?” Did I even know what cultural competency means? The Office of Minority Health (2005) describes cultural competency as “a set of congruent behaviors‚ attitudes‚ and policies that come together in a system‚ agency‚ or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural
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Journal Entry: On The Sidewalk Bleeding Never had I thought laying down would bring me such agony. Yet there I was. Back against the cold pavement and excruciating pain tearing through my body. I tried not to think too much about my situation for every thought felt as though the knife was tearing through me once more. Ripping at my flesh. How laughable to be put in such a situation with not a single person in sight. It’s as if I couldn’t find a more convenient place to be stabbed.
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Journal Entry: Today is Thursday‚ March 6th‚ 6075. I found a letter in my mom’s car dating back to 6065. The letter stated that my mom and dad had been one of the three lucky families to get a free trip to Earth. I asked my mom if she had ever went to Earth‚ she replied “yes‚ I went with your father‚ I am hoping I will get the chance to take you someday soon.” “ mom why haven’t you ever talked about going to Earth‚ if you wanted to take me” I asked. She responded blandly not saying much‚ but what
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