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takes place during the great depression (1930s) and goes over several years of Jean Louise “Scout” Finch’s life. The readers learn about Scout’s brother Jem, Scout’s father Atticus, and several other characters from the fictional town of Maycomb. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Characterization is used to portray the theme that if someone lives in fears then he or she will not be able to see thing how they actually are. The first time the theme is portrayed is when Scout and Jem’s…

ways. The parents actions influence and change how the child reacts based off of what they have been exposed to. The way Atticus brought up, and taught Scout and Jem was an example of a perfect parent. To Kill A Mockingbird is a book written by Harper Lee about times during the Depression. Atticus Finch is the father of Jeremy and Jean Finch, a single father. Atticus was a gentleman, he taught Jem and Scout the proper things to do, and how to use their manners. He taught them to read, making…

embodiment of innocence but one will convince himself otherwise. Innocence is the lack of guilt or wrongdoing and thus is synonymous with Mockingbirds, who bring no harm to society rather sing their hearts out for anyone lucky enough to listen. In Harper lee’s, To kill A Mockingbird, the quiet and small town of Maycomb seems to constantly with rumors about a recluse by the name of Boo Radley. The narrator shows the portal of the town and the injustices that are carried out due to prejudices. The…

The Strength in Relationships A relationship is not just one big thing… it is a billion tiny things all put together. In the story To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, character relationships are what holds the book together. There is a multitude of them throughout the story; however, Scouts relationship with Atticus stands out to be the strongest. Scouts grew up without her mother in her life because her mother passed away; however, her father stepped up and took the responsibility to…

To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee shines a light on social problems of 1930s Alabama. One element Lee focused on was the injustice of the legal system caused by these social standards. Lee uses the characterization of Mayella Ewell and societal gender roles, the conflicts initiated by the setting between 2 different races in Tom Robinson’s Trial with the Ewell family, and the conflict revolving around Arthur being Mr. Ewell’s killer, in order to suggest that no person…

Prejudice Shown in To Kill a Mockingbird Michael Crichton stated “Do you know what we call opinion in the absence of evidence? We call it prejudice.” This is applied to To Kill a Mockingbird by: Harper Lee because the people in the city of Maycomb discriminate against others without knowing anything about them. This is a standard way of thinking in the small city of Maycomb, Alabama during the 1933 and the depression. Told through the eyes of Scout, the story follows the 3 characters Scout, Jem,…

All men were created equal but throughout history that became just an idea not a fact. In the south racism has always been an issue, especially in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Racism is shown through Aunt Alexandria’s treatment towards Calpurnia, the outcome of Tom Robinson’s trial and simply in town life. Calpurnia is the colored woman who works for the Finch family as the cook. She has worked there for many years and is part of the family. When Aunt Alexandria moves in she is rude and…

In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, I think the scene that I love the most is when Boo has just saved the children. When Scout meets Boo for the first time. She says something like, "Hey, Boo," and Atticus formerly introduces Scout to "Mr. Arthur Radley," saying that he thinks Boo already knows her. The connection that has been building between Boo and the children over the course of the novel has been alluded to, but not discussed in the open. Not only were there the gifts he left in the…

In Harper Lee’s, To Kill A Mockingbird Jem and Scout are negatively influenced by Dill, a dynamic character who represents childhood. As Dill comes over during the summer Jem and Scout are pressured to do childish things that exhibit immaturity and irresponsibility. The peer pressure from Dill effect Jem and Scout’s decision making process, and pushes them to commit rebellious acts that go against Atticus’, their father, moral values and teachings. To Kill A Mockingbird first starts with a…

To Kill a Mockingbird is a drama film based on Harper Lee’s the novel of the same name. No sooner had the To Kill a Mockingbird novel been published than it immediately achieved great success. It is based on the author’s own experiences and observations of her childhood (Wikipedia.com). An impressive character in the film is the narrator’s father—Atticus Finch, who described as a moral hero as well as an example of integrity. In many audiences’ minds, he is a perfect father, a principled lawyer…