“It is a sin to kill a Mockingbird”. This means that is a sin to ruin something, or someone that is innocent, that does no harm, or just does there best to help everyone. This metaphor applies to everyone, and everywhere as in any community, anywhere there will be people and things uncorrupted by the world, and in most every case there innocence is lost in the process of life. This metaphor is used a lot in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, By Harper Lee. Sometimes, it is meant literally in the…
Foster claims that the intrinsic Catholicism of the Rising, identifying the Irish soul as Catholic and Gaelic, intentionally excluded the northern Protestants despite the nationwide appeal in the proclamation issued by the Provisional Government. Although Foster’s critics (not only politicians but other historians) accused him of seeming regretful that Ireland ever broke with Britain his thesis…
Dear cousin Maeve, (History and Geography) I heard the news about the Lusitania and how it sank on the seventh of May, and I know it happened near the other side of Ireland, how are the people reacting back home in Mayo? Also, how is Aunt Kathy? I, on the other hand, am not doing as well. I have news that makes me feel sick every time I think about it. Roger and I will be heading overseas to help France in the war. France has suffered lots of casualties from the Oise-Aisne campaign, along with…
Ireland was founded more than 5,000 years ago. The country has many places where things of their history and culture are seen. The national parks and other areas are major locations where tourists visit to learn more of the country's history. Ireland is full of ancient areas with historical significance. The journey of Ireland’s history begins in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, known for its history and heritage. From Dublin, the scenic route takes you to Wicklow Mountains National Park to…
The House of Commons is made by Members of State (MPs). The public elects the members every five years. The House of Commons debates important issues, makes and reviews laws, represents the public and holds the Government to account. Inside the House of Commons, there are two sides: on one side, there is The Government, which runs the country, and the other side is called The Opposition who keeps an eye on what the Government is doing. The chamber has 437 seats for over 650 members. The Commons…
In the first part of the novel, the first impressions of Radley are made. Though they are not easily forgotten or hastily changed, they are progressively altered as Radley's true nature reveals itself. Evidently, it is Atticus who first tries to discourage the children from their fantasies about the Radleys. However, through the events with Jem's pants, the neighborhood fire and the presents in the tree, the children themselves begin to realize that Radley is more of a friend than a villain.…
“Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves,” - Mason Cooley. Compassion is a valuable part of Harper Lee’s novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, and the representation of this quote can be shown throughout various spots in the novel. Compassion is a rare trait to have, and the people who do acquire it often prosper in academics as well as social skills. Lee does an extraordinary job of showing how being compassionate allows one to thrive and achieve remarkable goals all…
Many people tend to believe in rumors spread by others instead of learning the truth about a person’s life before judging them. Throughout the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Boo Radley has always been a person of interest for Scout. He lurks in the dark and is a shroud of mystery, the only information learn about him is through rumors. As Scout develops and matures, she realizes that Boo Radley is not as he seems, and learns a lesson from her prejudice of him. Through the novel, To Kill a…
Statistics have proven that the early experiences created in a child’s life, have a direct impact on how they develop learning skills as well as social and emotional abilities. To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming of age novel which reflects on the experiences and life lessons taught to the novels protagonist, Scout Finch, through the ages of 5 to 9, taking place in Southern Alabama, in the 1960’s. Unlike most 5-year old girls, Scout is unusually intelligent, as she already knows how to read, and…
In the novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” it shows a large amount of empathy toward some characters in the book. Scout is a young girl the book, she has a tomboyish look and style. She grows a lot as a character throughout the book and has compassion for others as she develops. There are three key characters in the story that Scout has empathy and compassion for. Boo Radley, a mysterious man, everyone thought he was a killer when he was just a kind hearted man. Boo grows on Scout and she ends up…