Scout and Jem do mature throughout the novel. It is clear that they do mature as the things that they go through allow them to. The evidence that is provided below clearly states how they mature and get a better understanding of the mayhem and racism in Maycomb. Jem and Scouts views on black people change‚ their feelings and how they act towards Boo change‚ their attitude towards their father change‚ Scouts opinion on her teacher change all because of them maturing throughout the novel. The way
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English 1 2-25-13 All about Scout Finch As people grow in life‚ they mature and change in many different ways. Harper Lee is the author of To Kill a Mocking Bird. This book is about Scout Finch and her life in the 1930’s in Maycomb County‚ Alabama. Harpe‚ shows how Scout matures and progresses in this book along with many other things. For example Scout‚ the main character‚ realizes her town is racist after the Tom Robinson trial. Harper also informs the reader about things Scout does not understand
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Scout Finch 2) Scout is a young and reckless tomboy confused about adulthood. Her curiosity gets her in trouble. She is a good person‚ most of the time‚ but is passive-aggressive and always willing to fight for what’s right. She stands firm in what she believes in. Sometimes her harsh actions teach her new things about herself and others. Such as when she punched Walter Cunningham and Jem invited him to dinner. She learned some people in Maycomb‚ especially at this time‚ have lots of troubles and
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Compare and contrast Lee’s presentation of Miss Maudie‚ Mrs Dubose and Aunt Alexandra. What do the children learn from their encounters with these characters? In the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee the protagonist Jean Louise ‘Scout’ Finch and her brother ‘Jem’ meet a few female characters who all affects some part of the lives of the children. Harper Lee resists some of the conventional stereotypes of women from that era which is shown through the character Miss Maudie Atkinson who
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Impressive Characteristics of Jem Finch In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Jem Finch is an interesting character. Throughout the book he displays several qualities which make him an interesting character. These qualities include curiosity‚ confidence and sensitivity. Jem is also a very thoughtful young boy. Throughout this novel Jem Finch shows us many of his emotions. Jem Finch is a very curious young man. During the story Jem is always wondering about one of his neighbors‚ Boo Radley
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sometimes you do. Mrs. Dubose won‚ all ninety-eight pounds of her. According to her views‚ she died beholden to nothing and nobody. She was the bravest person I ever knew.” The quote by Atticus expresses Atticus’ thoughts about courage. While Atticus believes that all types of courage; physical‚ intellectual‚ and moral; are important‚ he believes that moral courage is the most important of all. Atticus tries to show Jem this‚ and Jem sees that Mrs. Dubose was exceptionally courageous. Atticus doesn’t stand
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Diep Mrs. Ocamb-Winters English IA‚ 3rd Period 22 February 2015 To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel about a young girl named Scout and her family who live in Maycomb County‚ a small town in Alabama during the 1930’s. Throughout the book‚ Scout and her older brother‚ Jem‚ experience many minor and major alterations and events that ultimately lead to them changing the way they look at the people around them and have a new perspective on life itself. Even so‚ there
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of making generalizations about certain people‚ without knowing them fully. People often lack information about their assumptions; which are based on they may have read‚ seen on television or in the media‚ or have heard from other people. Due to these beliefs in stereotypes‚ people end up developing prejudices against others. Most of the time things really aren’t what they seem. The novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ is a significant example of this. Jem and Scout Finch grew up in the 1930’s
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How To be Polite in English Does it seem like the things you say often cause offense? Are you having trouble getting people to respond to your requests? If so‚ maybe people are percieving that your English isn’t polite. Learn how to avoid being rude with this great guide! Can you pass me...? vs Give me... People do not like being told what to do‚ so it’s sometimes difficult to get what you want without causing frustration. Replace phrases that sound like commands‚ such as "Give me the newspaper"
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the Man‚ the Lawyer‚ the Father‚ Atticus Finch. Lawyers are people who have many traits- people expect them to be cunning‚ deceiving‚ and intimidating. In to kill a mockingbird written by Harper Lee there is an exception to this rule. His name is Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer who constantly shows the type of man he really is. He does not judge people by their skin color‚ age‚ or appearance. He takes care of his two kid— Jem and Scout—without a wife. Atticus defends what is right to him and does not get
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