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Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, in an interview, described the acclaimed novel as a “simple love story.” Initially, I had strongly disagreed with this statement, because I presumed Harper Lee was referring to a romantic love. However, I shortly realized that Harper Lee was referring to a different type of love. What Harper Lee refers to is not the traditional romantic love typically associated with novels, but more of a selfless, benevolent love. This unconditional,…

Mr.Sage Jem and scout the protagonist of the story to kill a mocking bird show morality in very many ways. And in this essay im going to tell you how they have morality. The main plot in this story is about this little town in Alabama, Maycomb. It’s not the average small town. It’s not a quiet town you can’t really get anywhere without anyone knowing your business. If you want something to say a secret or between you and another person, it’s not going to happen. In the story he makes a lot of…

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout Finch completes the hero’s journey, beginning with her mundane world in Maycomb County. Unlike Nick Carraway, her ordinary world does not hold much significance considering Scout wasn’t prepared for her call to adventure, nor was it voluntary. Her life changes when her father, Atticus, takes on a case to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of rape. Moreover, this is a pivotal moment in Scout’s life, she will begin to understand the society she lives in and…

There is tons of evidence supporting why Dill, Scout, and Jem will not see Boo Radley. To begin, Boo is most likely not even alive. For example, Boo Radley has not been seen in a very long time. The text states, “People said he existed, but Jem and I had never seen him” (Lee 10). The fact that Jem and Scout live near the Radley house yet had never seen Boo outside or even in the window suggests that he is not alive. Nobody in the entire town has said to have recently seen Boo, even though he was…

In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird there is a complex character named Charles Baker “Dill” Harris. Changes throughout the book make Dill a complex character. Charles changes emotionally, imaginatively, and he grows aware throughout the book. Crying in front of Dolphus Raymond, Dill shows his emotions. The lawyer was profoundly rudimentary in the was he was interviewing Tom Robinson, making Dill cry. Scout thought that he was actually sick; In reply Dill stated, “It was the way he said it make me…

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee presents the idea that respectfulness is observed when one shows everyone equalness and valuing others, even when they are a different race, class , religion, or if they have different social standards. Social justice requires respect because if one does not have respect for another the world would fall apart as in fights, riots, and nothing would get accomplished. The character of Atticus Finch demonstrates respect by how he shows kindness to other races,…

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.…

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…