Although Capote compares the Clutter family and the two murders, he intends to portray Perry and Dick as bad people and victims to the audience, therefore surrounded by the murders actions Holcomb is transformed into an unpeaceful town of uncertainty. During the transformation of Holcomb the town betrays the familiarity of one another. Capote employs significant syntax to indicate how the town of Holcomb betrays each other during the finding of the murder. Capote states “ The quality of facts to be sought and sifted… the tracking down, “checking out” of hundreds of people, among them all former River Valley Farm employees, friends and family.” (Capote 104)…
(Score for Question 1: ___ of 9 points) 1. Atticus says that Mr. Cunningham is basically good but has blind spots like everyone else. What does Atticus mean? How is Atticus different from the men at the jail at night?…
One theme in the passage that may be associated with a larger theme is that equality runs deeper than color. To elaborate, Atticus, throughout the passage, discourages the belief that all people are created equal in every respect, in terms of skill or opportunity. However, he emphasizes that all people should be treated with respect, no matter the scenario, and everyone should attempt to improve themselves; In terms of rights, there should be no bias, whatsoever. The author utilizes the impressionable children observing the people of Maycomb to further emanate his point.…
Growing up is a maze full of dead ends. However it is along these paths in the wrong or right directions that help others learn and mature for the years to come. Throughout the course of the novel, several characters as well as items mentioned signify coming of age- whether it’s briefly stated or more symbolically noted. There are also many instances where characters like Jem and Scout have to mature due to their surroundings. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, Jem, and Miss Maudie’s cakes are all symbols of one of the most common themes of the book: coming of age.…
One example of this theme in the book is when Dill runs out of the courtroom. During the trial, Mr. Gilmer is investigating Tom Robinson harshly. He is talking down to Tom and calling him rude names. Dill gets upset and runs out of the courtroom. He tells Scout that he doesn’t agree with the way Mr. Gilmer is treating Tom Robinson.…
“It is not our differences that divide us, it is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences,” said Audre Lorde, a Caribbean-American writer, and civil rights activist. In this quote she is saying that if we just agreed that we are different, and we won’t alway get along, then the world would be a more peaceful place. Even in today’s society people are pulled apart from others because of their differences. Even so the society today is better than it was during times like America in the 1930’s, on the Indian reservations, and in Europe between Jews and Christians.…
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, a mockingbird symbolizes innocence. According to Atticus, “It is a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Pg 119). Three examples of mockingbirds are, Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson, and Boo Radley.…
“The clock is ticking. Are you quick enough to outrace time?” (6). The whole setting of Halcomb writing to this crime writer wanting to tell his story, and wanting him to stay in his house is extremely eerie to begin with.…
Again, I very much like your reader response as it is outstanding and meaningful. Undoubtedly your thesis statement is marvelous. Indeed Alexandra character plays a vital role in Scout’s life. And yes the children shows a mysterious feeling about Radley Boo in the novel, as they only heard the rumors from fellow town member about him. Their curiosity increased because Mr. Atticus and other elder warned them to not get closer with the Boo’ s house and this warning drag their attention toward him and his house more.…
One example of a them that was demonstrated by signpost “Words of the Wiser” was that black people were equal to white people because Atticus told Scout not to say the “n” word. An example of conflict that was shown through “Tough Questions” was that Scout had to decide whether she should walk away from Jem’s and Dill’s plan or whether she should try and figure out who Arthur (Boo) Radley was. One last example of a theme that was developed through the signpost “Again and Again” was that Arthur (Boo) Radley was showing his real personality and who he really was. Both theme and conflict were shown through…
When we were young, we were told that Santa Claus exists; that’s our belief, or truth. When we grow up, we come to realize that Santa Clause isn’t real, that’s reality. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and her brother Jem are exposed to many injustices of Maycomb. As the story progresses, perceptions and ideas that the characters, especially the children, once held to be “True” turn out to be false, thus producing a new reality. The two primary examples of that are Tom Robinson’s trial and Boo Radley.…
To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel well known for its beloved characters and deep explanation of racism. As the story comes to a close, Atticus says the line “Most people are nice, Scout, when you finally see them.” This quote is a great reflection of the theme of the novel because it explains the importance of knowing someone, despite the preconceived ideas and stereotypes so often created by society. The theme of the book is becomes obvious when Atticus is to defend Tom Robinson.…
To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee in the early 1960 's. The story takes place in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. All is normal in this southern town until a particular court case involving an African American man named Tom Robinson comes to the attention of the residents of Maycomb. The case has also come to the attention of Atticus Finch. Atticus is a small town defense lawyer who, unlike anyone else in the town, disagrees with the false accusation of rape againest Tom Robinson.…
”If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.”- Frances Hodgson Burnett. This quote is all about perspective and how changing yours will help you to see things in a more positive light. This relates to Scout in the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee because her perspective changes throughout the story. There are many catalysts that help Scout to change her perspective, and Miss Maudie Atkinson is one of them.…
Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, uses numerous themes and symbols throughout the novel; however, none serve a stronger than the application of the co-existence of good and evil. The novel approaches this theme through Walter Cunningham, Tom Robinson’s trial, Scout’s school, Mrs. Dubose, and Jem’s exposure to the harsh reality of the evil within those around him.…