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“Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other” -Mark Twain. When doing the right thing, it may not seem right to all since not everyone shares the same beliefs. This does not mean that a right or wrong does not exist, but shows that its existence is not evident to everyone. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout learns that others’ perceptions of the right thing to do may not be so. She learns this as Atticus constantly tells Scout and Jem to place…

Doing the right thing is really challenging for children. They are typically stubborn when they are little but when they grow up they become more mature. Scout learns to do the right thing in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Throughout the novel, Scout transforms from stubborn to mature due to experiencing many tough situations. At the beginning of the novel, Scout is stubborn. Scout displays that trait when the narrator says “catching Walter Cunningham in the school yard gave me…

innocent. In To Kill A Mockingbird, there are many people and animals that represent “mockingbirds.” After Scout and Jem learn why killing a mockingbird is a sin, their father gets a case with Tom Robinson. Tom is innocent just like a mockingbird. The court decided that he was guilty, though. When Tom…

Recently I read “To Kill a Mockingbird”, a classic story written by Harper Lee. I will be discussing the quote “it is a sin to kill a mockingbird”. The reason he give for that is that mockingbirds do not hurt anyone. They don’t attack anyone, they don’t make messes, they just sing. I will go in greater depth in the next paragraph. The theme I chose for this book is “life isn’t always bright”, and I will discuss that as well. So prepare, for we are about to discuss some of the symbolism of “To…

In the book To Kill a Mockingbird love is a major part that Harper Lee illustrates. Just like how Atticus Finch has such a powerful love for his children. Atticus finds love through the trial with trial with Tom Robinson. This isn't a love story about a girl and a guy, it's one about finding the true person behind everyone. Atticus Finch is a man who understands and believes in the power of love. Atticus wants his children to understand that there is no greater love than to want what's best for…

The novel is renowned for it’s warmth and humor, despite dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. The narrator’s father, atticus finch, has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers. One critic says that atticus finch symbolizes racial heroism. The primary themes of to kill a mockingbird involve racial injustice and the destruction of innocence. The story revolves around southern life and racial injustice. It also talks about courage…

Fear throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, is presented in many situations and plays a large part in building tension and suspense, and developing Mayella Ewell’s character. Tom Robinson’s situation leaves him frightened for his own life. He is fearful of the consequences despite the fact that he is innocent. In the text it says, “’I was scared suh. If you was a nigger like me, you’d be scared, too’” (Lee 261). This creates tension between the reader and Tom. The reader acknowledges…

intentions. Characters such as Boo Radley, Mayella, Tom Robinson, Scout, and Atticus best demonstrate what it means to have different intakes and perspectives. Lee, in many cases, also show events at which different characteristics occur such as the court case, unrealistic stories of Boo Radley, the respect of women, and the older time living conditions. For example, since Atticus is a lawyer, he can see things from a perspective no one else can understand. Lawyers such as…

Chapter talk (2, 3) It is now September and Dill returns to Meridian. Scout prepares for for her first time at school. When Scout gets to school, her teacher is mad at her for knowing how to read and, write in cursive instead of in print. Scout tells Jem about this during recess. Jem dismissed this as Miss Caroline Fisher trying a new teaching method. After recess, Scout gets into arguments with Miss C. Fisher. Miss Caroline is concerned with Walter Cunningham because, he has not brought a…

The Japanese Marques The Japanese macaques, also known as the Snow Monkeys, are cute looking monkeys that are native to Japan. What makes them special? These are the only nonhuman primates to live in such a cold climate – they live where snow covers the ground for several months, which gives them the name ‘Snow Monkeys.’ While most monkeys in the world live in the areas within the tropics and subtropics, these primates live in cold regions where the temperature may dip as low as 14 degrees F in…