"She was white‚ and she tempted a Negro. She did something that in our society is unspeakable: she kissed a black man.” In the book To Kill a Mockingbird a rape trial takes place‚ between Tom Robinson‚ a black man‚ and Mayella Ewell‚ a white women. Though most people believe Maylla because she is white‚ I believe Tom is not guilty because of the lack of medical evidence‚ lack of witnesses‚ and the fact that Tom Robinson was crippled in the left arm. The lack of medical evidence proves
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To kill a mockingbird reflective essay Have you ever had a disagreement with someone‚ yes‚ yes you have what was it about? Did it esculate into a argument or fight. You probably have but during the disagreement did you think to put yourself in there shoes and walk a mile? Now the probability of that is a lot less this is important to do in any situation there is a disagreement because if you dont thake there feelings into consideration then it can turn to something more violent. I say put you self
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To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee was a very well written book. It provided an interesting childlike perspective on the various happenings in Maycomb Alabama. Scout had a unique perspective to all of the events that took place in the story due to her innocence. This book was worthwhile to read because it provided valuable life lessons concerning morals and equality. That being said‚ I did not enjoy the book. Although Harper Lee is an eloquent author‚ I felt her writing style to be quite dry. However
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and where we are in this era is incredible. As technology gets into the minds of children they seem to learn faster than before. It takes minutes for children to understand where adults never really grasp what they hold in their hands. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee uses the knowledge of understanding in her story. Jean Louis Finch “Scout” matures by seeing and hearing events most kids her age do not with the trial of Tom Robinson’s trial revealing that firsthand experience brings knowledge
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“To kill a Mockingbird” was set in the 1930s and “The Help” was set in the 1960s. Both book and movie were bad and the black people were not treated right‚ but I am going to start with the mockingbird. The book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee was in Maycomb Alabama. It this time the white people had servants and maids‚ unfortunately the were not treated well. The maids of that household would cook clean and even take care of the white people’s children. The white people at that time did not
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Christina Puerto Ms. Weninger Period: 1 To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 5 -Where do Scout and Jem start finding gifts? Jem and Scout find gifts in the knothole of the tree. -What do they find? List all the items. They find sticks of gum‚ 2 Indian head pennies‚ a pocket watch‚ 2 soap carved dolls‚ twine‚ and a spelling bee medal. -Jem decided they could continue playing their game if they did what? Jem decided they could continue playing their game if they changed the name of the characters
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Atticus Finch is a famous Maycomb lawyer as well as the father of the protagonist of “To Kill a Mockingbird”‚ Jean Louise. Atticus Finch is a well-known white Maycomb attorney as well as the father of the book’s protagonist‚ Scout‚ and her brother Jem. He is a wise and caring father. Atticus is nearly fifty. His children call him "Atticus" rather than "Dad". He was once known as "One-Shot Finch" because of his skill with rifles (shown when killing a rabid dog). Atticus demonstrates great character
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In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee illustrates determination through Atticus Finch’s ability to do what is right at all costs because he wants to set good examples. First of all‚ Atticus defends those who aren’t able to speak for themselves or for those who aren’t understood. Evidence of this assertion from the book is‚ “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.”- (pg. 39) Atticus defended Miss Caroline
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How do the authors show the hardships and struggle the young generation have in To Kill A Mockingbird and Noughts & Crosses? ‘Noughts & Crosses’ by Malorie Blackman is a novel‚ which follows how two characters‚ Callum and Sephy‚ both deal with the surrounding racially segregated community. It explores the struggles they’ve had through a rangeful of events. ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee similarly uses the perspective of a young mind to explore community and the community’s attitudes towards
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The Courage in To Kill A Mockingbird Bam! Bam! Bam! “Order in the court! I find the defendant guilty of all charges. You will be hanged for this offense.” This was the sentence for Tom Robinson‚ a courageous black who stood up to defend himself in court. It took great courage to stand up for blacks back in that time. Atticus Finch was very courageous to stand up for a man who had done no wrong; many people gave him grief for doing his job. There is indeed great courage in this story‚ not only Atticus’s
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