Bob Ewell In To Kill A Mockingbird

"...Mr. Bob Ewell acquired and lost a job in a matter of days..." (Lee 284). The fact that he cannot keep a job, or have a drive to keep a job to take better care of his children with the money from the job shows irresponsibility to be a honourable man and a good father. "The jury learned the following things: [The Ewells] relief check was far from enough to feed the family, and there was strong suspicion that [Bob Ewell] drank it up anyway..."(Lee 208). This again shows his selfishness and unreliability as a parent of eight children when he deprives them from the little money they do have. On page 199 during the trial, Atticus brings up the point that no one took Mayella to the hospital which obviously shows negligence on the fathers part considering his daughter was beaten and allegedly raped.

My assigned multigenre project character is about Tom Robinson. He is first introduced in chapter nine, on the following page 100. Tom Robinson is illustrated as a Negro, that “lives in that little settlement beyond the town dump. He’s a member of Calpurnia’s church, and Cal knows his family well. She says they’re clean folks” (Lee 100). From this short little summary, it’s possible to conclude that Tom Robinson is a dark-skinned (Negro), poor man (lives near the town dump), who is in need of a lawyer (Atticus is a lawyer). I feel that Tom Robinson is going to be a very substantial character in this particular book because of Atticus’ decision to support a Negro when himself is a white male. Since this book is set in the early 1930s, it’s around

The story "To Kill a Mockingbird" metaphorically portrays characters as mockingbirds in several ways. Each character in its own way portrays traits of a mockingbird. For example, Atticus is like a mockingbird since he does not harm anyone with his hands or words. Tom Robinson only does good deeds for others in the story just like a mockingbird. Boo Radley is like a mockingbird because he is very kind and innocent. These characters illustrate mockingbirds by having the same characteristics of a real mockingbird.

As preconceptions arise, individuals using them against others are gaining or maintain power. By doing this, they are separating themselves from who they believe are inferior to them and lower in the social ladder. After the trial ended, and Tom Robinson was convicted guilty, Aunt Alexandra, Jem, Scout, and Atticus discussed how one of the Cunninghams was on the jury and that he was the reason why it took such a long time for the jury to decide if Tom is guilty or innocent. Scout later talks to Jem and Aunt Alexandra about how when school starts again, she would invite Walter Cunningham for dinner and to hang out with them. Immediately, Aunt Alexandra exclaims that no Cunningham are ever welcome into the Finch’s household. At first Scout was

Empathy- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. To Kill A Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee, has many valuable themes. Several themes are developed throughout the storyline. One prominent and recurring theme throughout the novel is the idea that you have to try to understand others and think about how their lives are. Several characters in the novel tell the children to put themselves in someone else’s shoes before they judge or make assumptions about him or her. One example of when Atticus Finch shows empathy is when he says, “Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell’s shoes for a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. [...] so if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that’s something I’ll gladly take. He had to take it out on somebody and I’d rather it be me than that houseful of children out there” (Lee 292). Empathy is shown through Link Deas, Atticus Finch, and Arthur “Boo” Radley’s effect on Scout’s life.

In the novel To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is the father of two main characters Jem and Scout. Atticus is a respected lawyer in Maycomb County. Atticus treats everyone the same, no matter man, woman, white, or black. This novel portrays Atticus as a wise, calm, and kind. This gives him the respect that he deserves from Maycomb County.

-The main mockingbird in the story is Tom Robinson. This is because he had been prejudicially accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Tom displayed compassion to Mayella by assisting her numerous times. According to Tom, Mayella always looked lonely in her home. To placate her sadness, he decided to help her by moving and fixing furniture in her home. Even though Tom is innocent, the immorality and narrow-mindedness of the jury lead them to convict Tom as guilty. As a result of Tom’s kindness, he is falsely accused and later killed. Subsequently his death serves as a reminder to never kill a mockingbird.

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the character Atticus Finch exhibits the personality traits of kindness and being caring. After getting teased at school over her Father’s stance on helping an African Americans Scout asks her dad why he is taking on the case. “I’m simply defending a Negro… No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let ‘em get your goat… Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win, “ (Lee, pg. 100- 101 ) Atticus shows kindness and caring by taking on the case of Tom Robinson because this case is not one that most people during that time would find acceptable. He cares about how he can help another, no matter their skin color or what others think. Either way Atticus goes for it in order to help the man, he knows that he and his kids may experience backlash for this but he

Atticus is Moralistic The most positive trait that Atticus from To Kill A Mockingbird possesses, is that he is very moralistic and this is not only positive for him, but it is also extremely positive for his children to experience and is a desirable trait for anyone. My first piece of evidence is from when Atticus was talking with Uncle Jack when they came upon the topic of the trial. On the topic of not taking the trial, Atticus said, “Right. But do you think I could face my children otherwise?”

Saint Atticus Throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee there is always one constant that the reader can depend upon. As the story progresses, each and every character develops and waivers. However, Atticus Finch always sticks to the moral life. He leads by example the clear minded and respectful way of living life.

Birds, in itself, is thought-out to naturally be an animal of peace and prosperity. They are symbolic creatures to many. However, one bird in particular brings joy and music to all, and that is the Mockingbird. This bird in particular is mentioned many times throughout Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. The Mockingbird is a type of unique, songbird.

Tom Robinson or your father?’ No answer. ‘... Why don’t you tell the truth, child, didn’t Bob Ewell beat you up?’” (Lee, 187). Mayella Ewell did not want to say who really beat her.

When he chooses to say such things it shows his cockiness and pride coming out, it is also show in his demeanor when he says “thats m’name, cap’n” thinking he's charmed the judge some as well as when he “strutt[s] to the stand”. Later in the trial it is insinuated that mr ewell abused mayella ewell his daughter for her misdoings. These actions are that of an alpha personality type who needs to be the most powerful in the situation as well as the control aspect, mr.ewell feels the need to enforce his authority through beatings to ensure control. This is further suggested by mayella's fearful glances, showing he has full control over her testimony no matter the risk in lying. His violent conquests in the end follow the exact physcology of someone with a choleric personality, his need for superiority revenge, and hot blooded

In works of literature, personality traits often cause a characters downfall. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, greed and selfishness are showcased by Bob Ewell. He is the father of eight children, all of whom do not go to school in order to help out around the house. While in reality, all they do is lounge in and around the house. He spends the majority of the family’s income (from welfare checks) to buy himself whiskey.

In Harper Lee’s iconic debut novel, ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’ kindness, and compassion are prevalent themes within the text. I will show how these ideas are exemplified by Lee, through the perspective of Atticus, and his moral obligations towards the treatment of others such as Tom Robinson. This relationship between the two is one critically embedded in the controversies and events that take place in Maycomb County. I will explore, through the manner in which Tom Robinson approaches life as a black man as well as Lee’s use of the character who is a “drunkard” white, by the name of Bob Ewell, a man who exemplifies