Pulitzer Prize

There is a variety of characters in Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch and his children, Scout and Jem are three of the main characters in the novel. One of the main plots revolve around the children’s quest to find out more about their odd neighbor, Boo Radley. The novel then transitions its focus towards the trial of a black man. The man, Tom Robinson, is being accused of raping a white woman and Atticus must defend him. Throughout the narrative, young Scout has many role…

In “A&P”, John Updike depicts the idea that carefully observing the lifestyles of other people encourages one to improve their own way of life. Updike narrates the story through the eyes of Sammy, a grocery store cashier, who constantly watches the everyday townspeople lead their mundane lives, of which he clearly wants no part. In addition, Sammy is able to understand that if he merely remains a cashier, his future holds nothing more in store than the current life of one of his co-workers,…

Scout, the main character of To Kill A Mockingbird, is new to school and its atmosphere, as is Caroline Fisher, Scout’s first grade teacher. Ms. Caroline, however is not only new to school, but Maycomb County entirely. Ms. Caroline hails from Winston County which is widely known to be a place of different values and traditions that many in Maycomb hardly understand. When Ms. Caroline was in college she was taught a new way of teaching which she seeks to implement in public education. However…

Johnny has changed from the beginning of the book to the end, with him being stubborn and offensive in the start, to being prideful and compassionate in the end. When he was introduced as the Laphams’ apprentice, he was stubborn and rude to others that acted as different as him. He acted only a little softer when talking with Cilla and Isannah, but he still acted tough. The moment he was kicked out the Lapham’s home by Mrs. Lapham for disrespecting Mr. Tweedie, Johnny felt anything but…

The novel of To Kill a Mockingbird often uses a mockingbird as a symbol for innocence. Harper Lee uses the mockingbird as a symbol for innocence in the novel and often portrays certain characters as mockingbirds in different situations in the novel. They are mockingbirds to show a bond between two characters and one character protecting another. Scout is a mockingbird when Jem doesn’t let Scout come with him to retrieve his pants. When Scout says that she is going with Jem to retrieve his…

What makes singer-songwriters like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Lorde so great? They have strong rhythms, melodies, and lyrics that all blend together perfectly, making a catchy and memorable song. When a song is made, the writers and producers use specific factors that help attract the people who are listening to it. They can generate a depressing or exuberant mood, and make the listener feel different emotions. Similarly, in writing, authors use certain craft moves in order to engage the…

“I never expected any sort of success with 'Mockingbird'... I sort of hoped someone would like it enough to give me encouragement”, Harper Lee told a radio interviewer in 1964 about her novel, which has since sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. It’s no wonder why many have been affected by the recent death of the “last centuries most beloved author”. Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1926, the youngest of four children of lawyer Amasa Coleman Lee and Frances Cunningham (Finch).…

In To Kill A Mockingbird , Scout possessed some similar childhood experiences nevertheless traits like the author,Harper Lee. The majority of the book displays Lee’s childhood into Scout’s childhood. The other roles in the book, see Scout differently than others.Atticus, Scout’s father , is well known for explaining situations to her when she doesn’t see them eye to eye.Calpurnia’s, the housemaid, analysis of Scout is naïve, little girl. Absorbing the judgements from other characters,Scout is…

Future Understanding The novel To Kill A Mockingbird is the representation of how life was during slavery for young white children involved with all the racism and living with black children. Harper Lee uses many literary elements throughout her novel. She uses symbolism when Tim Johnson, the dog symbolizes the mockingbird as well as racism. Characterization is shown by the familial disapproval when Scout and Jem don’t believe their father can shoot a gun, then how they find out he was once…

It’s been a month now since I have been here in the frontlines. It’s been hard but I’m doing just fine. I feel like my training is coming in handy now, but I honestly still don't feel prepared enough still. I am look for the little thing to keep my spirits up while I am here in the front lines.For one thing there is never a loss of company. there is always a ton of dog sized rats. They are quite ugly looking but have managed to live well in these trenches. Me and a few of the other men shoot a…