Examples Of Courtesy In To Kill A Mockingbird

Empathy is the ability to share emotions and feelings with others. This skill requires people to look at things from another person’s point of view. Harper Lee implies in To Kill A Mockingbird that having the ability to feel empathy for others not only benefits others, but also can lead to personal gains in the long run. Empathy is demonstrated through the relationship of the characters of Scout with Walter Cunningham, Atticus with Tom Robinson and the children, and finally, Jem Finch with Mrs. Dubose.

First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guest.” Offering the best of their self to someone else does not come easy. Southern generosity compels people to offer more than normal often sharing their personal possessions. Harper Lee author of To Kill A Mockingbird ensures her characters based in the south demonstrates the southern hospitality that the south is known for. Characters such as the Finch family, Miss Maudie, and the rest of the Maycomb community all live their life based on the souths well known generosity. Southern hospitality shows itself all over the book whether the people allow someone to stay in their house, use their belongings, or host a party.

Atticus Finch was involved in a very controversial case that arrived in Maycomb county. During this case, Atticus, a white man, was chosen to defend a black man named Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson was accused of raping and abusing a white female, Mayella Ewell. In the 1960s, southern life was divided between colored and non colored people. Those who had white skin, received more privileges than those with dark skin. Atticus’ challenge was to convince the jury and a white judge that Tom Robinson was not pleaded guilty. Citizens of Maycomb all ended up choosing that Tom Robinson was guilty. However, Atticus put up a good fight with different types of appeals that were able to persuade the jury in a variety of ways. Atticus used the appeals of ethos,

There are many instances in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird that show how kindness and generosity are more effective than rudeness and disrespect. One example of this is when Atticus is talking to Scout about understanding other people’s point of view. He tells her, “you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 36). This passage illustrates how Atticus is trying to instill good morals and values in his children. He believes that if you try to look at another point of view, you will be more successful in understanding others. Many people are closed-minded and unwilling to accept any perspective except their own. This can lead to a lot of misunderstandings and

Social norms are apart of every society in some way, shape, or form. Issues occur off these social norms when there are outcasters who don’t exactly fit in with society's expectations. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout was pressured by many relatives and neighbors to “act like a girl”. Accept, Scout wants to be her own person. She wants to play in the dirt and have fun. Although, one particular person keeps putting her down, and that is Auntie Alexandra. Alexandra tries to play a female role for Scout and tells Scout how she is suppose to act. Scout however is very similar to Juliet capulet in this way. In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet was pressured by her mother to be more like other girls and to get married. Scout and Juliet,

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper lee presents the idea that Respect is seen when one has great manners towards someone’s race, social class, or age. Social justice requires respect because No one would get along and the world would fall apart resulting in no rights, fights, and wars. The character Atticus Finch demonstrates respect by not showing that race or someone's social class is a factor in his judgment. He even shows being just by not letting scouts age get in the way of telling her the truth about everything.

Good old southern hospitality, everybody loves it. What does southern hospitality mean? It describes the stereotypical southerner as a kind, respectful,welcoming person. In To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel written by Harper Lee, the people of Maycomb exemplify southern hospitality. When Calpurnia talks to Scout about criticizing Walters eating habits, the black folks giving Atticus and his family food, and Boo's actions towards the kids, are the examples of southern hospitality that will be displayed in this essay. Southern hospitality also shows how Christians should treat people. As Christians, people need to treat people with respect and show them kindness.

Have you been in a trial with a black man being accused of raping and beating a white woman in the 1930s? Atticus tries to defend Tom Robinson, a black man being accused of raping and beating Mayella Ewell and Mr. Gilmer is the lawyer trying to convict Tom Robinson of the crimes. We’re going to see how Atticus and Mr. Gilmer used ethos, pathos, and logos to strengthen their arguments.

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus, the father of Scout and Jem, trains his children to be polite, and courteous to everyone, especially those who scoff at him for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of rape. For example, after Mrs. Dubose insults him when Scout and Jem are walking by, Atticus says “Easy does it son, she's an old lady and she’s ill.” (Lee 133). This shows that he holds his children to the same standard he holds himself to: they must be polite and courteous to anyone they meet, and no matter what others others say, must must maintain self control and be responsible. This also shows that he respects that Mrs. Dubose tries her hardest to get off her drugs, and doesn't want his kids making

In to Kill a Mockingbird Tom Robinson a black man is accused of raping Mayella Ewell who is a white woman. Atticus Finch uses ethos, pathos and logos in his speech to persuade the jurors that Tom Robinson is innocent from raping Mayella by using his identity as a believer of a god, reminding the jury of their duty, and inquiring the facts presented to him in this court case. Atticus first uses ethos in his speech when he tries to relate with the rest of the jurors by proclaiming he believes in a deity: "In the name of God, gentlemen, believe Tom Robinson. " By identifying himself as a believer of god, he is trying to convince the jurors he is one of them because most of the jurors believe in a deity.

Those who display and teach empathy to others, prevent the light, known as humanity, from being completely extinguished. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, outlines the story of a young girl named Scout who grows up in a small town, surrounded by people who succumb to a society of prejudice. However, Scout’s father, Atticus Finch is very empathetic and ensures that his children learn to be understanding. He tells them that “you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee, 30). Throughout the novel, empathy towards others is demonstrated through teaching, as well as apprehension, by Atticus and Scout.

The textbook definition of honor is to fulfill an obligation or to keep an agreement. When a person has received the title of having honor, they have earned respect from other people. This applies throughout a whole lifetime whether you know it or not. It could even happen that you could not be considered to have honor until you have died. In her novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee shows many signs of honor. She presents how adults can have honor and still not have the respect of the community around them, due to certain ways such as Maycomb’s usual disease. This book demonstrates the prejudice being shown in a small southern town and how some people are willing to protect them in ways that are honorable. The characters, Atticus Finch and

Classism Throughout the Ages Classism has always been present in our society, and will likely continue to exist in our future. Scout experiences Classism at a young age because she directly involves with Walter Cunningham Classism on many occasions. Classism is the act of treating someone with lesser value because they belong to a lower social class than yourself. Simply put, to be prejudice. One ofd the differences between the classism now and the classism that took place in Scout's town is the way it is represented.

Do you believe that a person who values fairness and reciprocity will always follow the law? Atticus from to kill a mockingbird follows the law because he values fairness and reciprocity. It is clear that Atticus values fairness and reciprocity because he is willing to defend Tom Robinson, he risks his life to stop Tom Robinson from being lynched, and he want’s Jem to go to trial for the murder of Bob Ewell.

To kill a Mockingbird seems to teach the reader important life skills over the two years we get to know the little town of Maycomb. Scout and Jem learn how to give respect to their elders, learn how important honesty is, and knowing that every action has a consequence. “As the Cunninghams had no money to pay a lawyer, they simply paid us with what they had”(21). In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, the lesson of respect is taught in the way of their last names. The Cunninghams are poor, however they will repay people with other actions, such as giving Aticus a bag of nuts.