At the conclusion of chapter twenty seven of To Kill a Mockingbird the author, Harper Lee, begins and and also introduces the final four chapter of the novel by having the main character, Scout, say “Thus began our longest journey together”(page 340). This particular quotation is significant in reflecting the main plot of the final four chapters of the novel in a literal way, and also in a more metaphorical way; reflecting and conveying the main message, or moral, expressed throughout the major motifs of the novel.
The final four chapters of the novel are the foreshadowed “longest journey” for Scout and Jem. The particular events within this journey are foreshadowed throughout the entire novel such as how Scout said “When he was nearly thirteen, …show more content…
Through this journey, a metaphorical journey, Jem and Scout become more experienced and they lose their innocence that they had throughout the novel. The “journey” can be interpreted as a metaphor for experience, this is similar to one of the common themes within this novel that is learning. The author makes several mentions to Scouts education and learning, not only in school, but her understanding of the world of Maycomb such as the entire trial of Tom Robinson and Mayella Ewell, or Atticus’ role as a teacher to Scout. Scout does not fully understand the world of Maycomb until now, she, along with her brother, have had the experience and have learned first hand what most of Maycomb is, they are willing to hurt others that have done nothing wrong. This fact also relates to the most important theme in the novel; Atticus said “It is a sin to kill a mockingbird” (page 119) which Miss Maudie later explains to Scout that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they do nothing wrong, and only make nice songs for people to listen …show more content…
So far, Tom Robinson has been a mockingbird for being innocent, although he was presumed guilty by the jury because of their discrimination towards negroes, thus being “killed” by Maycomb for doing nothing wrong. A new mockingbird within the novel is introduced during the last four chapters, Jem; he had been attacked by Bob Ewell for no justifiable, or legitimate reason, hence being hurt or “killed” by Bob Ewell, the “gun” that “shot”, the mockingbird although he did nothing wrong at all. Furthermore, the author creates a final mockingbird, Arthur, or “Boo” Radley. Arthur can be portrayed as a mockingbird because of great effort of saving Jem and Scout’s lives. Arthur saved the lives of the children by stabbing and in turn killing Bob Ewell. By doing this he has made himself a hero, however, he also could have consequences for murdering the man. Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell fell on his knife and died rather than Arthur killing
The final four chapters of the novel are the foreshadowed “longest journey” for Scout and Jem. The particular events within this journey are foreshadowed throughout the entire novel such as how Scout said “When he was nearly thirteen, …show more content…
Through this journey, a metaphorical journey, Jem and Scout become more experienced and they lose their innocence that they had throughout the novel. The “journey” can be interpreted as a metaphor for experience, this is similar to one of the common themes within this novel that is learning. The author makes several mentions to Scouts education and learning, not only in school, but her understanding of the world of Maycomb such as the entire trial of Tom Robinson and Mayella Ewell, or Atticus’ role as a teacher to Scout. Scout does not fully understand the world of Maycomb until now, she, along with her brother, have had the experience and have learned first hand what most of Maycomb is, they are willing to hurt others that have done nothing wrong. This fact also relates to the most important theme in the novel; Atticus said “It is a sin to kill a mockingbird” (page 119) which Miss Maudie later explains to Scout that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they do nothing wrong, and only make nice songs for people to listen …show more content…
So far, Tom Robinson has been a mockingbird for being innocent, although he was presumed guilty by the jury because of their discrimination towards negroes, thus being “killed” by Maycomb for doing nothing wrong. A new mockingbird within the novel is introduced during the last four chapters, Jem; he had been attacked by Bob Ewell for no justifiable, or legitimate reason, hence being hurt or “killed” by Bob Ewell, the “gun” that “shot”, the mockingbird although he did nothing wrong at all. Furthermore, the author creates a final mockingbird, Arthur, or “Boo” Radley. Arthur can be portrayed as a mockingbird because of great effort of saving Jem and Scout’s lives. Arthur saved the lives of the children by stabbing and in turn killing Bob Ewell. By doing this he has made himself a hero, however, he also could have consequences for murdering the man. Heck Tate insists that Bob Ewell fell on his knife and died rather than Arthur killing