16 Quotes To Kill A Mockingbird

Prejudice is one of the world’s greatest struggles. It does not only hold society back, but is harmful to the people who do good .In Harper Lee’s book To Kill A Mockingbird, Scout and Jem live through and witness prejudice and racism in the small town of Maycomb. They see someone wrongly accused of a crime because of his race. Scout and Jem also witness and take part in prejudice against a man no one knows anything about. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee uses characterization to show the negative effects of prejudice and racism.

Power, it is something that everyone wants, it classifies us. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is about a powerless black man, Tom Robinson, accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Because of Mayella’s class and gender she is powerless, but her race makes her have a little more power.

“At this time not a soul in sleeping Holcomb heard them - four gunshot blasts that, all told, ended six human lives...” (Capote 5). This quote is significant to the novel because it provides A chilling atmosphere for the book. This quote utilizes the simple nature of the victimized town, as well as to prepare the readers for the big event to come. It was a terrible picture that then shattered to suggest a lasting consequence of the crime on the community. When Dick and Perry decided to kill innocent people in cold blood it marked the beginning of evil in the novel. Holcomb was a quiet town everyone left their doors open and didn't have to worry about crime. The killing put everyone on edge some people even looked at each other as strangers

To begin with I will be characterizing Atticus as moral and caring. Within the story there is plenty of evidence to support Atticus as moral. The first piece of evidence that he is moral is when Atticus takes the Tom Robinson case. Atticus knows he cannot win the case. He takes the case and this proves he is moral because he takes the case that was handed to him and does not give up even though he knows he will lose. It also proves he is moral because the whole town is also against him as he takes the case. Another reason Atticus is moral is because he believes you should apologize for your wrongs. This quote helps to demonstrate this, “to do something like this to a sick old lady is inexcusable. I strongly advise you to go down and have a talk with

Prejudice is defined as a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, examples of prejudice can be observed throughout. This can be seen through the characters, setting, conflicts, and other aspects of the novel. The author, Harper Lee, argues that prejudice often affects how people view others.

i. Walter has proof of Sir Percival’s rank according to the marriage registry at the church in Old Welmingham.

In his book, Life, The Truth, and Being Free, Steve Maraboli wrote “Judging is preventing us from understanding a new truth. Free yourself from the rules of old judgments and create the space for new understanding.” This quote can be used to describe the changes many in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama felt after Tom Robinson, a black man, was killed for a crime he obviously didn’t commit. The people of Maycomb began to realize that the blacks of their community were judged, but no one thought of their lives from their perspective. The theme, before you can judge someone, you must walk a mile in their shoes, can be seen in both To Kill a Mockingbird and modern day society.

Type of prejudices represented by characters Racism is a belief in superiority of one race over another which often results in becoming prejudice. In the book To kill a mockingbird the main character is Jean Louise Finch also known as Scout who is only in the first grade. She live in Maycomb, Alabama with her brother and father. Throughout the book her aunt alexandra decides to stay with them. Maycomb is filled with very many racist people.

William Godwin lives his life by the meaningful quote he wrote, “No man knows the value of innocence and integrity but he who has lost them.” A variety of characters in the eye opening novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, can deeply connect to this quote. Each time someone who is innocent gets pushed over by death or situations they do not deserve, it’s as if someone are killing or threatening a mockingbird. Everyone in life, no matter who they are, needs to realize they cannot judge others based off of their physical appearances. Instead, they need to realize who people are internally.

“Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible”(Maya Angelou). To Kill a Mockingbird is about a young girl called Scout and the important lessons she learns through the events of a racist trial, the mysterious neighbour, and growing up. She learns many lessons about perspective and understanding people. One of the most important lessons she learns about prejudice. Lee demonstrates the message that prejudice does not only harm an individual but damages a society in the events of “To Kill A Mockingbird”. Prejudice becomes affects society most when the views become what people expect. We can see this in the three main types of prejudice, racial, gender, and class or wealth.

The connotation of real courage seems to be neglected due to courage mainly being associated with physical strength. Through the example of Ms. Dubose, Atticus attempts to debunk the misconception by teaching Jem that courage arises from mental persistence, rather than by a man with a gun in his hand. The women is an excellent example of real courage since she decides to conquer her morphine addiction despite the pain that her body endures during the process. Jem was commanded to read to her by Atticus, but it was more than merely a punishment. Atticus intended on teaching Jem a significant moral that implied to real courage.

1. A. Jem/ Intelligence B.”Before Jem went to his room, he looked for a long time at the Radley Place. He seemed to be thinking again.” (Lee 27) C. After finding two Indian-heads in the tree outside the Radley Place, Jem and Scout attempt to deduce who the proper owner could be. In doing so, Jem begins to realize that the trinkets could have come from Boo Radley himself.

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird shows how the three protagonists are faced with tough situations without a hint of fear. The first character to show this is Atticus Finch who defends Tom Robinson, puts Tom’s life ahead of his own, and let his son fall for a crime he did not commit. Jem also shows courage when he stays at the jailhouse against his father’s request, goes back to get his pants from the Radley house, and when he fights Bob Ewell. Finally, Scout shows she can be brave when she walks away from the people who call her names, when she says the one thing no one else wants to, and when she runs into the circle at the jailhouse.

The first time the to kill a mockingbird phrase was introduced was on page 90. “Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember, it is a sin to kill a mockingbird (pg 90). At the time they were confused why they weren’t supposed to kill mockingbirds, but they listened to what there father said and did not kill them. Later on in the book they asked Miss Maudie why they weren’t supposed to kill mockingbirds. She said Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy, but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.

Scary houses, spooky people, and fun summer times are all a part of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Set in the 1930s, this book describes the events of a broken elbow through the eyes of the sibling and narrator of the story, Scout. Up until chapter seven, Jem and Scout have been finding mysterious things in a neighborhood tree knothole. One day, they find that the tree’s hole had been filled in, suspecting that Nathan Radley did it to ward them off. There are a few gifts that I would have left Scout and Jem if I had an opportunity. Some of these gifts include a video camera and a million dollars.