Southern blot

young characters and their experiences to suggest motives behind the actions of the antagonists. Throughout three summers, two kids named Jean Louise (Scout) and Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem) grow up learning about different lessons and people in a southern town called Maycomb with the help of their father, Atticus Finch, and nanny, Calpurnia. In the book, several characters demonstrate cruel characteristics through their actions, such as deceiving the public. However, although readers may infer…

To kill a mocking bird character study: Jem To kill a mocking bird, letter: from Jem to Tom Robinson Dear, Mr. Robinson I am sorry for all your troubles sir. I hope that you trial goes well and that they may find that Miss Mayella may be found falsely, and that you are set free. I know that you are innocent and I hope the Atticus may find you innocent, I know he will. My father is a mighty good lawyer sir and I’d bet anything that he will prove that you are an innocent man. I know you didn’t…

Boo Radley “But by the end of August our repertoire was vapid from countless reproductions, and it was then that Dill gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out,” (Harper Lee 10). Even the first time his character is mentioned, Boo Radley catches the reader’s attention. Boo is mysterious, different, and courageous, keeping the reader interested in him. The author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, uses the plot, characterization, and conflict to reveal more about Boo. Although there are…

Society's preconceived prejudices have the capacity to be altered by the uncorrupted experiences of an innocent child. Throughout Harper lee's novel she utilised the untainted innocence provided by the protagonist ,scout. Scout provides the reader with a new insight into society and how we should respect each other and not be influenced by the preconceived ideas of bigotry and prejudice forced upon individuals by society. Through the innocence of Scout, Lee is able to raise issues surrounding…

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…

The divide between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres has developed into a problem where the Southern Hemisphere is becoming further behind on the economic and social scale because they are less developed. As the Northern Hemisphere exploits and profits off the raw goods that the South produces. This creates a gap where they North is always expanding its economy and the Southern Hemisphere is currently staying in the same place. This system favors the countries that have the ability to…

writing style comes to mind when one thinks of racial bigotry, violence, and outsiders? Some may think of Southern Gothic literature, a writing style that focuses on grotesque themes and characters. Harper Lee uses this writing style in her book To Kill a Mockingbird: a story about a white lawyer who must defend a black client who is on trial for a rape. In her book Harper Lee uses Southern Gothic characteristics such as, racial bigotry, violence, and outsiders to create the environment of the…

Sudan has been at war from almost the moment it gained its independence in 1956. Its first civil war lasted from 1962 to 1972. In 1983 civil war breaks out once again and this lasted until 2005. In 2006 the peace is broken and numerous clashes between rival factions kill hundreds, if not thousands of people, between 2006 to 2012. In 2011, the government of South Sudan took a vote to become an independent country. Since the separation of the two countries, South Sudan began experiencing conflict…

Southern Gothic Literature has shaped American Literature throughout traits such as disturbed personalities, macabre situations, and moral blindness. Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, Shirley Jackson’s “The Possibility of Evil”, and William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” all portray these traits. Unlike American Literature, Southern Gothic Literature focuses on the disturbed personalities, and macabre/grotesque situations. We learn about the moral blindness found in the South.…

“A Long Walk To Water,” a book about two kids who have obstacles to overcome. This amazing novel was written by the Newbery Medalist, Linda Sue Park. Who also wrote,” One Single Shard and Seesaw Girl.” Linda Sue Park writes realistic fiction. This story is about Salva Dut, a boy who is part of the dinka and separated from his family at a young age, due to war. And about Naya, a girl who is part of the nuer tribe, and has to walk eight hours a day to get water for her family, that isn’t even…