the bottom and find the evidence base on facts. Highlighting 2 informational articles‚ and the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee in chapter 20 of Atticus speech of what the jury should do. Let’s start with Atticus’s speech and why he was describing the facts and statements of Tom’s innocence. Atticus starts off by telling the jury “Gentlemen”‚ which he gave the jury a sign of respect. (Lee 393)“Atticus begins as the sender and he trying to tell the jury that
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It is courage that helps society today in eliminating negativity and taking risks in order to pursue one’s ideal lifestyle‚ as well as in the novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee. Throughout the story‚ the main characters‚ Atticus Finch‚ Jean Louise “Scout” Finch‚ and Jeremy “Jem” Finch‚ test their bravery with events that challenge their weaknesses‚ which later become their favorite victory‚ by the help of important others. While they all have an
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“Our Similarities bring us to a common ground; Our Differences allow us to be fascinated by each other.” -Tom Robbins Growing up kids learn about similarities and differences‚ comparing and contrasting‚ finding things that are the same through movies and books. In the book to Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and in the movie A Time To Kill based on John Grisham’s book‚ they both have characters that relate throughout the stories. Characters in both stories have many of the same qualities‚ people
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novel To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) by Harper Lee is the Tom Robinson trial. TKAM is a novel set in the time of the Great Depression in Maycomb‚ Alabama. This significant event illustrates the key theme of courage through the character Atticus Finch. Atticus shows moral courage the contrast of Bob Ewell and Atticus during the confrontation after the trial. The author Harper Lee through the trail illustrates the key theme of courage to the reader and shows courage in different situations. Lee emphasises
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this word before but what does it actually mean? Well‚ according to dictionary.com‚ an online dictionary‚ courage means the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty‚ danger‚ pain‚ etc.‚ without fear. In the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ courage is evidently portrayed when Atticus does what no white man would ever dare to do in those days‚ lest they be scorned by the community. Atticus had the courage to stand up for a Negro‚ a black‚ Tom Robinson. This happened in chapter
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The book To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee is considered a love story. One example‚ is Atticus’s love for his children and how he‚ a single father‚ tries to set a perfect example for his children. Atticus wants Jem and Scout to understand what he believes is right. Example two‚ is that Jem and Scout and their brother and sister relationship. Their relationship is very special and how they guide each other into the right path. Jem teaches Scout right from wrong‚ which is how they are
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of To Kill a Mockingbird relate in many ways. The novel takes place in Alabama in the 1960’s. Harper Lee writes the story from Scout‚ a six year old girl’s perspective. The perspective of Scout brings out some things that an adult’s perspective may not show. Many characters relate to the theme and title of the novel. Tom Robinson is like a mockingbird because he was innocent and did nothing wrong. He was falsely accused of raping Mr. Ewell’s daughter. This quote from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
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of children. Some parents may teach their kids to act differently depending on where they live and their background. There are certain things that schools can not teach children. Parents have to take moral education into their hands. In ¨To Kill a Mockingbird¨‚ Atticus has many of his own teachings for the children. Also in the novel‚ the neighbors and society had a big effect on the children. In today’s world‚ many children like
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of rape. During her testimony she states Tom‚ “Took full advantage” of her. (TKAM‚ Lee 18:38) As Mayella accuses Tom of rape‚ mobs of people are outraged at the idea of a black man raping a white woman. The court is required to try Tom Robinson based on evidence and if he has committed rape and is convicted lawfully by a jury of his peers with hard evidence-the death penalty is valid at
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Scout’s actions eliminates the tension of lynching mob because she used compassion. In Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” Scout talked to Mr. Cunningham and asked him about how his family was doing‚ how was his day‚ what’s going on‚ and to tell that she said hey to his son (Lee). She made him realize what he was doing is wrong. He felt special and happy about his family for once. She made him stop attacking Atticus and Tom Robinson because Mr. Cunningham realized what he would’ve done would cause
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