Harper Lee effectively utilizes punctuation to show the characterization and character development in this passage. In the first conversation between Atticus Finch, Scout, and Jem, Atticus is shown to be stern and in charge in the conversation, “‘I thought I told you and Jem to stay put,’ he said. ‘Why, we did. We stayed —’... ‘Atticus, I don’t know, sir…I—’”, In this part of the passage, Atticus is clearly in charge of the conversation in the beginning, by interrupting Scout in the middle of her sentence. However, as the conversation progresses, Atticus realizes that his children do not know what happened, so he changes to being kinder instead of stern. Then Scout ending her thought with an ellipsis and an em dash shows how she does not really
Similar to Jem, Scout began to see the world differently as and after the trial took place. The Finch children began to comprehend reality and understand that people can be cruel and deceiving. While Jem began to mature and comprehend this after the trial ended, Scout showed the readers her maturity before the trial even began through her narration. Before the trial begins, the three children witness an argument between Atticus and the jury in front of the jail in chapter 15. At the beginning of chapter 16 on page 208 the text reads, “The full meaning of the night’s events hit me and I began crying.” To elaborate on this sentence that Scout narrates; at this point, after witnessing what she had that day in front of the jail, she realizes the risks that her father is facing for taking the job and ill-treatment that their society would give them for being connected to the black community and treating them equally. Finally, at the end of the book, Scout presents to the readers and viewers that she has found the understanding of ‘to kill a mockingbird’. In both medias of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout tells Atticus, “Yes sir, I understand,....Well it’d be sort of like shootin’ a mockingbird, wouldn’t it?” This shows that Scout truly understood what her father had taught her, she realized that evil existed in the world, and it showed how she has grown throughout the
Throughout the passage, the author uses juxtapositions to compare two interpretations of Thomas Jefferson's statement that all people are created equal while clarifying which is valid and should be enforced in a court of law. One example is the comparison of the "stupid and idle" to the "industrious". This juxtaposition conveys the idea that Thomas Jefferson's declaration was not justification for the less gifted to coast through life but rather an attempt to remove a bias that corrupts society. Therefore, Atticus pleads with the people to believe that all are born innocent and equal. Therefor, everyone should be given equal opportunity for it is the choices one makes that one should be judged on. Atticus, also, requests that the jury ignore
At some point in our lives we have all been unfairly judged. Whether it be skin color, race, or family background we have all felt what it feels like to be unfairly judged. Tom Robinson knows this feeling better than anyone. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Tom Robinson is a courteous, good-natured, calm and hardworking husband and father. Tom was nice to everyone he came in contact with and always went out of his way to help others.
Joshua Milam, Mr.Medina Morality, 17 April 2024 Exploring Christian Morality in Grown ups 2. The essential principles of Article 1 show God's design for humanity, which is the basis of Christian morality. This framework helps one comprehend the topics depicted in the comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2. " Christian morality, which is based on the idea that all people are made in God's image and likeness, emphasizes the intrinsic value and dignity of every person, regardless of their upbringing or situation. Examining how the movie's plot interacts with Christian moral concepts via the prism of "Grown Ups 2," this analysis will look at how the choices, relationships, and experiences of the characters speak to larger themes of forgiveness, compassion,
Imagine a place where the verdict of a rape trial stems from racial prejudice rather than the proper evaluation of proven evidence. This is Maycomb, Alabama, the strange, Southern town where Scout and Jem Finch grow up during the 1930s in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. In short, the novel travels a thin line between a light-hearted narrative of the siblings’ childhood with their single father, a defense attorney named Atticus Finch, and the injustices that arise within their close-knit community. The complexities include extreme racism, a peculiar social hierarchy, and general misunderstandings of certain people within the small town. These are all seen as “Maycomb ways”, almost as if they are considered facts. Through her writing, Lee conveys an important message that an essential part of a child’s education often takes place in a home or community rather than a classroom by utilizing the characters, Atticus Finch and Tom Robinson, a black man accused of rape whom Atticus is defending.
As for structure, Harper Lee primarily uses dialogue in this excerpt. By doing so, Scout’s emotions and attitude towards Mr. Raymond are delivered clearly to the reader, as Scout’s change of tone is gradually revealed. It is also noticeable that because the novel is being narrated by Scout, Scout’s thoughts are conveyed as if she is speaking directly to the reader, which further strengthens the structure and emotions played out in the excerpt. Through this narration, Scout’s use of simple, but
Atticus Hill cherished and fostered his role as the bad boy in the family. He always dressed in all black, rode a Harley, and had long, shaggy black hair. But now that all his brothers had found their Mr. Right he thought maybe, at age thirty-nine, it was time to look around for a partner. He thought the drummer at the gay bar was sexy, so headed off there to check him out.
Scout’s maturation and non-judgmental attitude that develops throughout To Kill a Mockingbird help her mature into an individual with integrity. Contrary to the beginning of the novel, Scout establishes herself as a wise character in the latter portions of the book. After an incredulous Atticus is told that Jem did not kill Mr. Ewell, Scout reassures Atticus by saying, “Well it’d sort of be like shootin’ a mockingbird, wouldn’t it?” (Lee 276) Taking Atticus’ advice into consideration, Scout climbs into Boo Radley’s skin and finally respects Boo’s decision to remain indoors and not be proclaimed a hero. Additionally, Scout matures into a very open-minded
Do you know what it feels like to be powerless? A white nineteen year old woman named Mayella Ewell Falsely accuses a black man of raping her in Maycomb, Alabama, in the 1930’s, and is rendered powerless, due to being recessive in her social class, race, and gender. She does so in hopes of escaping her abusive father, and a chance to have a better life. Although Mayella is white, she has been shunned by African Americans and other white people. Mayella is a very young woman that does not own anything nice, nor clean, besides geranium flowers. During the 1930’s, men were the dominant sex, as a female, Mayella has to obey her father, Bob Ewell. As a result, Mayella was mistreated and abused.
My cell was cold, but I was used to it. Knowing that you are innocent but being punished for it is one of the worst things that can happen. But that is how things worked, and I have just dealt with it all of my life. It was as if I didn't have it hard enough they wanted to make my life even worse than it was already. I have been torn from my wife, kids, community, and myself.
Throughout the 20th and 21st century race relations have been a substantial issue. Some issues have went through trial, and others have not. Even today in society, race related matters are still continuing. One is being targeted for the color of their skin, the traditional clothes they wear, and the principals they believe in. Many trials have been brought to court but there are an abundance of other situations that have not been brought to the eyes of others.
This demonstrated the emotional journey that the kids are going through realising that they don’t have a mum and the fact Atticus feels a sense of despair and sorry as he listened to their conversation. In the end Scout has grown matured and has overcome the prejudice and has understood the neighbourhood gossip does not necessarily tell the truth judging by her self-experience.
In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, the atmosphere of discrimination normalizes the use of slurs, and the ostracization of certain members of the community, for the children in the novel. To Kill A Mockingbird, written in 1960, set in the fictitious town of Maycomb, Alabama. This novel, from the perspective of the character Scout, is a tale of identity, injustice, and inequality in a time of heavy discrimination. In Lee’s novel, the use of slurs is a common occurrence in the town of Maycomb. Scout, as well as the other children in the novel, are exposed to adults and their peers using these slurs, and, consequently, slurs become a desensitized part of everyday language. From the beginning of the novel, Boo Radley is an enigma to Scout,
In today's world, the president of the United States holds the most important position with significant political power in other parts of the world. The president's job description expands further than the United States; he or she holds significant influence in the world. Furthermore, the position allows the president to shape foreign policy, which can affect global decisions such as immigration. For many decades, immigrants from around the world have come to help build America. For example, statistics show how working immigrants have increased the GDP as a result of their employment in the states. Nevertheless, immigrants have not always been welcomed to the country for several reasons such controversy has caused divide among Americans. Those who support banning immigrants cite social and economic drawbacks to the nation. While those who are in favor of immigration applaud their contribution to the nation's economy. Although immigration has some disadvantages, the United States benefits significantly from immigration and it needs control to foster these benefits.
Introduction: “ You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view” Scout doesn't understand that yet. Until the ending of the book she learns that speech Atticus gave her.