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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is a young mongoose who washed up in a garden after a storm. He fought a “great war” to protect a small English family in an indian bungalow. Nag and Nagaina two fierce cobras who ruled this garden. Rikki fought and killed both of them along with their eggs. Rikki was protective, brave and curious while he was protecting the family and garden from the cobras. Rikki was very protective in the garden when he saves Teddy’s life from Kariat. Rikki saw Kariat creeping up on Teddy so…

In some books they have characters that gives the book a theme. In the book called To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, she shows the theme of isolation from three characters in a town called Mayacomb, Alabama. The Isolated characters are affected by each event one way or another and these isolated characters are Boo Radley (true name is Arthur Radley), Dill (Charles Baker Harris), and Mayella Ewell. These characters rarely express their true nature Because of their aloofness, but they can show…

Use of symbolism in the “Jury” and “Lottery” is to create a direct meaningful image of what that symbol represents and means. In “Jury” they use the symbol of a canary is a symbol of Minnie’s life before being married and a bird cage to represent Her life now being married to her husband. In “Lottery” they use the symbol the black box meaning a tradition that they follow but do not follow how it used to be long time ago. The reader will know that symbol is important in the story and get a more…

The mockingbird is the dominant symbol throughout the novel. All mockingbirds do is sing, and bring pleasure. They don't destroy plants. All mockingbirds do is try to bring joy. Some people can be described as mockingbirds too. Boo Radley, for example, has never hurt the town since he shut himself away, yet nasty rumors have sprung up about him. Despite his normal diet, Jem believes that every evening he dines "on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch." (p. 16) Jem thinks Boo's hands are…

To Be Respected, One Has To Be Respectful Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, presents the idea that respect is demonstrated by using manners with oneself and others, even though others may not use their manners. Social justice requires respect because if one is respectful to another, it is a start to everyone being equal. The character of Atticus Finch displays respect and social justice by the way he treats others equally regardless of their social class, gender, and race.…

Barn Owl Activities 2.Paternal- related through the father. Synonym: Fatherly 5. There was a familial relationship through “Barn Owl” when the father expressed actions of a fatherly figure. An example of this happening in the text would be: When the father told the child to “end what you had begun” and this shows the fathers understanding and deeper knowledge of the situation. 6. One aspect that could of changed Harwood poem historically could of been the introduction of the gun that the…

Through the incorporation of figurative language in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken Kesey suggests that in the presence of an oppressive force, humanity requires a catalyst to stir up revolt. According to Dale Harding, there are two distinct types of people: “rabbits” and “wolves” (60). Kesey creates this metaphor to accurately depict the significant difference between these two types of individuals. The rabbits metaphorically represent not only the patients of the ward but individuals who…

The jury of Maycomb is pro white, meaning they are unfair and racist during the case and trial of Tom Robinson. They Believe Tom Robinson is guilty just for the color of his skin. The racism is shown throughout the book, not just with the jury, with the people of Maycomb also, the complexities and acts of these people are shown throughout the book, but it was mostly shown during the trial of Tom Robinson. The trial of Tom R. included atticus’ speech and the state of the courtroom is racist.…

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Jem Finch is a protective and influential part of Scout’s life. Scout usually looks up to Atticus for advice; however, Jem idolizes Atticus and wants to be just like him. This causes Jem to become a patriarch and protective figure over Scout. While Scout may not want to be domineered by Jem, that changes when Scout finds a stick of gum in the Radley’s tree: “‘Don’t eat things you find, Scout. Spit it out right now! Don’t you know you're not supposed to…

When someone makes a mistake they will learn. It's they way they are treated that will change them. Forgiveness is the act of letting someone get away with the hope that they will learn from it and not do it again. In mitch Albom’s the five people you meet in heaven, it sets in a world where a man named Eddie is learning about his life from heaven. He learns from 1 out of 5 people that forgiveness is the best way. I think that everyone should forgive and not punish.I can relate this story to…