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    In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, one of the most important quotes that Atticus has said was, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Page 30) this novel really shows the importance of standing in someone else's shoes. For example, Jem and Scout , other minor characters, and Atticus have all been in someone else's shoes/in a different point of view. To begin with, Jem and Scout…

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    The novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird is an awesome book that takes place in Alabama during the Great Depression. This novel is about the sister Scout and the brother Jem learning the ethic and moral from their father, Atticus. Family members, neighbors; also experiencing through the events in their life. Back during Jem’s childhood, he shows immaturity and violates his father’s words; however, as he gets older he has accomplished on how to be a responsible brother, and uses his own…

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    In to kill a mockingbird the narrator Scout explores and try to learn about her town, but also one question that she will ask will lead use of many questions, and the story. “What’s a nigger lover”(lee144),Atticus? It shows sensitivity will began to experience conflict through on the three years of this book. Scout will learn many lesson from Atticus, Boo Radley, the Tom Robinson cause and from her own experiences. Scout changes, grows and matures throughout the novel to kill a mockingbird.…

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    Life Lessons Learned By Scout Scout is a girl that doesn't think what she says but improves later on.She is a dynamic character and changes throughout the story.Therefore, she has many specific life lessons during “To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee” In addition, she learns that in life you will need to think before you judge a person and understand what courage is really all about. Scout is different from others she is pretty young to understand what is good to say and bad to say to a…

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    Examples Of Moral Courage

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    Moral Courage American poet, E.E. Cummings once stated “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” This theme of courage in growing is seen in To Kill a Mockingbird with Scout Finch watching her father, Atticus Finch, stand up and do the right thing and in turn growing up through the entire book. Harper Lee had given To Kill a Mockingbird the theme of moral courage. This can be seen in the plot and conflict, but also the characterization Lee had given to these people. Other…

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    We all need to understand what courage really is. What is the real meaning of courage? How can we understand it better ourselves? Well, in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee she shows courage through her book. Lee actually defines courage with her characters. She has them test their courage throughout the book. Lee also tells us how they feel with other characters. Some of the characters that show courage are Scout Finch, Jem Finch, and Dill Harris. They mainly show their courage with or at the…

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    Why Is Boo Radley Selfish

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    Boo Radley was totally misunderstood, they made a lot of rumors about him, one rumor was that he stalked around only at night and peeked in there window, another rumor was that he stabbed his father in the leg and that’s why he never came out of his house in the daytime. They called him a creature other than a human being. “You never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them.” At the end of To Kill A Mockingbird, Jean Louise Finch finally understands Arthur Radley…

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    Boo Radley's Dichotomy

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    Batman is one of the greatest examples of a superhero in comic book and cinematic history. The Dark Knight’s unmatched show of stoic diligence, perseverance, and courage has earned him a memorable place in the hearts of many. However, there are also other, less well-known heroes; they are Atticus and Boo of the gothic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. Atticus Finch is the unwavering moral compass that guides the reader and his children to the path of righteousness while Boo Radley is…

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    The Giants Stood Upon Many people today are well aware of the amazing feats done by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From the nonviolence in the Montgomery Bus Boycott where he picked up a following, to the historic March on Washington where he delivered his awe-inspiring “I Have a Dream” Speech (History.com 1). There is no doubt whatsoever, Doctor King was an incredibly influential person in the Civil Rights Movement whose legacy would never be forgotten. However, Isaac Newton once said “If I have…

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    In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus exhibits courage throughout the whole book. Atticus is the lone parent of two who live in the South. In Maycomb, a fake district in Alabama, many of the citizens are prejudice against African Americans. In the 1930’s, Maycomb was devastated by poverty and unemployment because of the Great Depression. Atticus overcomes all the obstacles and threats he faces, however, he demonstrates courage by taking Tom Robinson as a client, standing up to racists…

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