To Kill a Mocking Bird Essay

In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the main themes of the story is that it is a sin to kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch, one of the main characters, says on page 93, "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird." He says that because mockingbirds do nothing to harm people, they just sing their songs, and they don't damage gardens, or harm other animals. This can also be seen as a metaphor throughout the story. Many of the characters…

Another subplot develops the idea of a community through the missionary meeting at the Finches’ house. Even the missionary ladies are worried about the community and the others around them. They knew that the case is going to go Ewell’s way because it is very rare that the case is won by the colored people back then. “I mean this town. They’re perfectly willing to let him do what they’re too afraid to do themselves—it might lose‘ em a nickel. They’re perfectly willing to let him wreck his health…

to notice many similarities between the book and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. In ‘Under a Wing’ it tells the story of Reeve Lindbergh, the youngest daughter of Charles Lindbergh. She tells in her point of view of what it was like living with a famous father. Reeve also tells of her adventures with her sisters and brothers. The two characters in the books also have a similar family dynamic. They have extended families that are very proper. In ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ it is almost the same. Scout Finch…

There are a few things that I enjoyed in the film To kill a Mockingbird. First, the main character played by Gregory Peck clearly depicts the daily American hero. I guess that most Americans of his time would easily identify themselves with Atticus Finch. Therefore, I also liked how the film intends to modify the view of the Americans on the rights of the African Americans. It may have had an impact on the American society of the first half of the twentieth century similar to the effect caused…

Scientifically, synthesis means the combination of ideas to form a theory or system. This synthesis essay I will combine works of literature like To Kill a Mockingbird and A Raisin in the Sun, and a social science documentary called American Denial to focus on the “Powerful” and its opposite “Powerlessness” and its effects on race. Throughout works of literature like To Kill a Mockingbird and A Raisin in the Sun, and a social science documentary called American Denial it’s clear that race…

The Status Quo With literature pieces such as “To Kill a Mocking Bird” by Harper Lee and “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost, they work together in showing how one thing that use to be accepted has changed due to time. These pieces challenged the status quo of the time period they are from along with today’s world with things still prevalent such as white supremacy riots and racial deviation. It might not be as bad as it once was, but we have a far way to come. “People generally see what…

The book that I will be reviewing is called To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book was originally published on July 11th, 1960 and became a big success upon its release, winning a Pulitzer prize immediately after its publishing. The book takes place around the era of depression and also during the times of when racial prejudice is still high at the time. This book got my attention as it discussed the life of everyday life in the eyes of a child in a racial society and I was intrigued by…

because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite,” speculates Nelson Mandela. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a fictional novel about racism and discrimination. This novel is narrated by a little girl named Scout Finch as she tells the story of how her brother Jem broke his arm. It starts when their father, Atticus, has a…

Mockingbirds are known for their beautiful song and mimicking the tune of other birds. They don’t eat your flowers and nest in places that are inconvenient for people. There is no reason to kill these birds and that is why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. So how does a lucid bird like this manage to recur in multiple characters in To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM)? TKAM is narrated by an ten year old girl named Jean Louise Finch, or better known as Scout. She recounts the events leading up to how…

The classic, “To Kill A Mocking Bird” by Harper Lee, is one of the most famous books studied by high school students. Within the story lies lessons for all generations and tells a moving story about prejudices against minorities, in this case, an African American named Tom Robinson. The title of any book can completely bring together a story or just be words on the front cover; Harper Lee took the main lesson and created the title, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” making her story one of the most…