Epilogue for “To Kill a Mockingbird” It was cool and breezy November morning in Maycomb. The last of the leafs had just fallen off of the trees. The year was 1951. There was a large crowd around the old oak tree in the cemetery‚ looking down at the casket. The casket belonged to Atticus Finch. Atticus was the greatest father anyone could ask for. Jem was standing at the head of the casket with his expecting wife Lisa. He put his warm and soft hand on the casket and looked at the sky. He suddenly
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Jessi Machnik Ms.Madding English 9 Honors-1 15 February 2013 The Sins of Mayella Ewell “Shoot all the blue jays you want‚ if you can hit ‘em‚ but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (119). It’s a sin because all mockingbirds do is sing and bring joy to the world. All Tom Robinson tried to do was help Mayella Ewell and bring a little joy to her life and she accused him of rape. Harper Lee’s novel tells the story of two children‚ Scout and Jem Finch‚ as they come-of-age in Depression-era
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Essay on: “To Kill a Mocking Bird‚” by Harper Lee. Statement of Intent: A Literary report focused on the discussion of how the elements of the novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird‚” by Harper Lee‚ enables deeper understanding on the part of the reader‚ of the idea of racial prejudice. The target audience is: students and teachers alike‚ studying the novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird‚” by Harper Lee. The novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird‚” by Harper Lee‚ is set during a time of great poverty – The Great Depression
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To kill a Mockingbird: chapter 6-11 discussion questions Chapter 6: 1. Jem and Dill could get caught and get seriously hurt by the Radley’s. Scout is starting to listen to Atticus and is learning empathy. She does not want Jem and Dill to disturb the Radley’s because they have not been in their skin. She also knows that Atticus and the rest of the neighborhood would not approve of this. 2. Mr. Nathan Radley thinks he fired a shot in the air to scare off an African-American in his collard
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My report is on To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee which is about a young girl from a sleepy town in Alabama where she finds friendship and her father showing heroic traits even though he’s struggling with his morals. Scout Finch‚ who is the narrator of the story‚ lives with her brother‚ Jem‚ and their widowed father‚ Atticus‚ in the small friendly town of Maycomb‚ Alabama circa 1930s with lots of old ladies baking cakes and town sheriffs saying homely things. Oh‚ and also morphine-addicted
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Examine the theme of racism/hypocrisy/courage in the novel. How is this theme demonstrated in the novel? What is harper lee’s underlying message about racism/hypocrisy/courage? What techniques does she use to communicate this? To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee in 1960. It has become a classic of modern American Literature. Since it publishing date in the 1960s it has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The book is set in the American South state of Alabama in the 1930s. The main
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To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 6 Vocabulary Ensuing: Happening next. Prowess: Ability or a skill. Ramshackle: Badly built or rundown. Inviting: Attractive. Cot: Collapsible lightweight bed. Sentences 1. Jem said Mr. Avery misfigured ‚ Dill said he must drink a gallon a day‚ and the following contest to determine relative distances and respective ability only made me feel left out again‚ as I was untalented in this area. 2. The back of the Radley house was less attractive than the front:
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Thesis Statement: In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ as Jem expands his boundaries with regard to various people and events within Maycomb County‚ Lee shows how the process of growing up and maturing into an adult involves the act of questioning and reasoning‚ the guidance of enlightened adults‚ and the acceptance of certain harsh realities. Topic Sentence: In the beginning of the novel‚ through his interactions with Boo Radley‚ Jem learns not to judge a person based upon appearances.
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"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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A Maturing Relationship Harper Lee’s book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ about Jem‚ Scout‚ and Dill growing up in Maycomb County and their fascination and thoughts about Arthur (Boo) Radley is very exciting and interesting. The children’s personalities change drastically throughout the story as well as their views of Boo. Growing up is the process of shifting from a child to a young adult. Watching their views grow and their minds expand made the book appealing and fascinating. Jem‚ Scout‚ and Dill
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