calebswift.2016@swshelby.k12.in.us TKAM Essay #2 Comments Share FileEditViewInsertFormatToolsTableAdd-onsHelp A Caleb Swift 12-16-14 Essay #2 Mockingbirds‚ Symbolism‚ and To Kill A Mockingbird In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird ‚ killing a mockingbird is a sin. There are many “mockingbirds” in the story. The most important mockingbird in the story is Tom Robinson‚ an African American man who was falsely accused of rapeing a white woman
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In his story‚ Louis L’Amour represents the chief Cochise as a peaceful and fair chief. Historically‚ Cochise was a chief of Southern Chiricahua Apaches. He has led numerous raids on the settlers living near the frontier between traditional Indians’ land and both American’s and Mexican’s lands. In the story “the Gift of Cochise”‚ Cochise and his warriors attack the little village and kill seven men. Cochise‚ as he enters in Angie’s cabin‚ decides not to kill Angie and her two children. He leaves her
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The Citizens of Maycomb Was Atticus Finch a leader or a " nigger lover"? In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus showed in multiple places how he was a leader and also how he could have been a "nigger lover". For a small town like Maycomb‚ there wasn’t a lot of neighborly friendship going on; between Boo Radley‚ and the mysterious minds of Scout and Jem‚ the town was in circles. The mad dog in the story was a symbol of many different things‚ it was a symbol of the town and
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How does Harper Lee bring out different aspects of Atticus? The main theme of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is racial prejudice. It is a story told by Scout later on in her life when she is an adult telling the story of her childhood in Maycombe and the conviction of a Negro (Tom Robinson) accused of raping a white girl. He was defended by her father who is a Lawyer‚ Atticus‚ and he is one of the central characters in the novel. Atticus is a decent character‚ not only is he a knowledgeable lawyer‚ he
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To Kill A Mocking Bird – Chapter Questions 1) What do we learn about Atticus Finch‚ his children and the town of Maycomb in the first chapter? a) Atticus Finch is a wise‚ single father. He is a qualified‚ intelligent and distinguished lawyer practising in the south of Alabama in a rural town named Maycomb. Atticus has a high moral integrity and is bred from an upper-class background. He has a brother named Jack Finch and a sister named Alexandra. Atticus has two children named Jean-Louise
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People can get away with killing pigeons‚ cardinals‚ and blue jays‚ but it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. A mockingbird wouldn’t hurt anything; it’s only purpose is to sing songs for the everyday people. Jem and Scout had to restrain from shooting the mockingbirds due to their father’s warning. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ written by Harper Lee‚ is written from the view point of a little girl‚ Scout‚ in the 1930’s during the Great Depression. Her father‚ Atticus‚ is assigned a court case
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Mockingbirds’ Moral Courage Harper Lee once wrote that “Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin‚ but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what”. Moral courage means doing the right thing. Anyone can have moral courage‚ no matter who you are. Many authors often use different literary elements to develop themes in their writings. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee uses the literary terms mood and imagery to teach her audience about doing the right thing or
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Batman is one of the greatest example of a superhero in comic book and cinematic history. The Dark Knight’s unmatched show of stoic diligence‚ perseverance‚ and courage has earned him a memorable place in the hearts of many. However‚ there are also other‚ less well-known heroes; they are Atticus and Boo of the gothic novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee. Atticus Finch is the unwavering moral compass that guides the reader and his children to the path of righteous while Boo Radley is the silent
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“...I’d hope to get through life without a case of this kind.” This was said by Atticus‚ one of the many protagonist’s in the story. In the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird is about Scout Finch‚ another one of the many protagonist’s in the story whose childhood innocence is slowly fading away as she gains more experience with the reality of the world. Scout lives with her brother Jem and her father in Maycomb‚ Alabama. During Scout’s childhood‚ she was curious of a mysterious neighbor named Arthur “Boo”
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The Man with Many Qualities It is just a very special thing when someone looks up to another. When they have a certain sparkle in their eyes. There are not many people in this world that can trigger this effect. The only person that can truly represent this is Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. He has so many amazing; inspiring qualities it is hard to only describe him in a few. Throughout the novel‚ Atticus’ qualities shine more overcoming and bright. Who would not look up to a person like
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