To Kill a Mockingbird Courage Essay

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    Harper Lee uses many great techniques in the book To Kill A Mockingbird, to tell the story of an intelligent, curious girl named Jean Louise Finch, also known as Scout. Scout is the daughter of Atticus and the caring sister of Jem. She is a young girl who matures into a grown young woman over the course of the book. Scout goes through a lot in this book and realizes many things, one being how to step into someone else's shoes. Next Scout learns that everyone is equal and that we cannot judge…

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    In situations of injustice, do you stand on the side of justice or on the side of the oppressor? This is a question that many people had to ask themselves in the south during the 1930’s and The Great Depression. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch, an ambitious lawyer and single father to his two children, Jeremy “Jem” and Jean Louise “Scout” Finch, most definitely stands on the side of equality and expresses this through his words and actions. Even though Atticus is a non…

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    Vanessa Yu Mrs. DiMaggio AP Language In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the author Harper Lee tells a powerful story through the narrative of a young girl. The author conveys that possessing the qualities of morality, sympathy and courage, a person can overcome a prejudiced and racist society and find the good in the most unlikely and unexpected people. The author establishes her purpose using characterization and pathos. To Kill a Mockingbird is set in Maycomb County, a small town in…

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    are heroic because of the decisions they make, not the powers they are graced with. Although someone may not have superhuman strength, one may still be able to make a difference in many people’s lives, thus making them a modern day hero. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee takes the reader on a journey of fighting injustices and racism in the court of law. Jean Louise “Scout” Finch is a little girl living in Southern Alabama with her brother and single father, Atticus Finch, who works as a…

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    Disrespecting Elders is wrong Some might read this story and think that Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird novel is about racism and social discrimination, yet it also relates to how children interact with adults. The novel, based on events during the 1930s, tells the story of the lives of Scout and her brother, Jem, children growing up in Maycomb, Alabama. Along with Dill who visits during the summer time, the children become fascinated with the idea of getting to know Boo Radley, their…

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    How Has Scout Changed

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    To begin with ,the one that has changed the most would be Scout for her actions.Scout is the most evolved person during the book .In to Kill A Mockingbird the Character between Jem and Scout that evolved the most would be Scout due to stop fighting, understand why Boo stays at home and when she saw Boo at her house with Jem. The character that has changed the most throughout the book was Scout, when she stops fighting at school.For an example, people started to talk about Atticus defending…

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    and father, must care for two children on his own, teaching them to the best of his abilities. The man, Atticus Finch, is left to parent his children after his wife died. He does what he can to parent his children excellently. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows that Atticus Finch’s parenting style is authoritative as shown by him setting high examples for his children, Jem and Scout, by explaining why those rules exist, and praising them for following his model. Atticus Finch sets a high…

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    Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel that explores themes of intolerance, racism, and prejudice. These themes are often portrayed through the actions of the main characters, their interactions with others, and their experiences. Of all the seamlessly intertwined plotlines, the story of Boo Radley and the Tom Robinson trial were the most impactful on these characters. Boo Radley, a proclaimed “mockingbird”, was rumored to be an isolated criminal throughout the town of Maycomb but was…

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    comes in all shapes and sizes, ranging from having lost a valuable good to dealing with sickness or disease. The one thing that is different about people who face adversity is how they deal with it, which is clearly illustrated in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In this novel , adversity is conquered in many ways. This is demonstrated through Scout, Atticus and Jems use of their wisdom, determination and bravery, to overcome societal prejudice during a very tough time in history. …

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    In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the comprehension of present day readers is altered by the imperative themes made clear with the intricate explanation of both place and time. The vivid description of the time period consisting of heavily feminist morals and the excessive pride and power of men helps 21st century readers to create bridges between the rights and actions of characters. Scout, a young female, emphasizes her feminist morals by confronting Cecil once he declares, “Scout…

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