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    In the Novela, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, by Harper Lee, a conflict occurred in chapter 9. This conflict involved a great quantity of people who, in my opinion, all are partially to blame. This conflict was initially between Scout and Francis, but the more I think about it, I have came to conclude that the reason this quarrel even happened in the first place was because of the disagreements in opinions of the people in Scout’s life For starters, the conflict started when Francis-Scout’s…

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    Do Guns Kill or Save? One bullet, from one shot, from one gun, is all it takes. One small little bullet travelling so fast, that one cannot see it coming. This little bullet propels itself toward a body, and when it hits the body and pierces the skin, a whole life can change. When this bullet pierces a skull, or tears open a beating heart, everything changes. In a split second everything, every potential this person could’ve fulfilled, has vanished. This is all a result of one bullet, from one…

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    Published in 1960 by acclaimed author Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird obtained immediate success and received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, an accolade for accomplishments made in the arts one year after the novel had been published. Told through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird follows the story of young children who grow up in the 1930s within the Southern United States who undergo inconceivable circumstances. As the story takes place over a three year…

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    To Kill a Mockingbird taught us many lessons, one of the most evident lessons was “it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird”. Mockingbirds aren’t just present in the novel, they appear in our everyday lives as well. The only question that remains is, how can we prevent mockingbirds from being killed? As previously stated, the most important lesson taught in To Kill a Mockingbird is how it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. This is shown in the book when the police officers killed Tom Robinson. Tom…

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    read “To Kill a Mockingbird”, a classic story written by Harper Lee. I will be discussing the quote “it is a sin to kill a mockingbird”. The reason he give for that is that mockingbirds do not hurt anyone. They don’t attack anyone, they don’t make messes, they just sing. I will go in greater depth in the next paragraph. The theme I chose for this book is “life isn’t always bright”, and I will discuss that as well. So prepare, for we are about to discuss some of the symbolism of “To Kill a…

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    The story “To Kill a Mockingbird” is full of mockingbirds. This book shows the harming of innocent people, physically and emotionally. Many people in this story did not do anything, some died, some have to live with the pain of the world. It shows the injustice, but it also shows the sin of hurting innocent people. To kill a mocking is a horrible act, because it is killing something so peaceful and innocent. Arthur (Boo) Radley was a mockingbird. He never bothered anyone, he kept to himself…

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    call something timeless is to say it is never changing. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a prime example, this piece of literature is something that stays with a reader throughout their entire life. To Kill a Mockingbird tackles many of the issues that are present in today’s society, issues, such as classism, and racism. Harper Lee also seamlessly incorporates a coming of age moment for each of the younger characters. To Kill a Mockingbird is considered timeless because it addresses the…

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    Hearing about banning of To KIll A Mockingbird caused some rebuttals. Harper Lee reacted to Hanover county disregarding the novel by giving them her insight personally. She sent a letter simply saying To Kill A Mockingbird is the best novel for teaching the lessons it presents. Such as not judging a person at first glance, get a perspective from somebody else’s point of view, follow your own moral code, and etc.. Harper Lee decided to tell the Hanover County school officials that they obviously…

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    as Lucifer’s meat suit, Misha Collins, who plays Castiel, is back for revenge in Supernatural season 12. But will he be able to find Lucifer? After all, Rick Springfield is cast as Lucifer’s new vessel. How can he get close enough to a celebrity and kill him? However, there are speculations that Supernatural season 12 is not happening, according to Game N Guide. The upcoming season renewal is facing some problems. As to what kind of problems, these are still unclear. However, the schedule for…

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    I am reading, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In the chapters 10 through 15 a great deal of events happen. In the begging Atticus shoots a sick dog, and the kids find out about the past of their father being a good shot. Mrs. Dubose makes fun of Atticus so Jem gets mad and cuts her flowers. As a punishment he has to read to her, later she dies and Atticus told him when he read to her she became free. Aunt Alexandra moves in, and Dill makes a surprise visit. In this journal, I will be…

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