Scout learns throughout the story the lesson of not judging a book by its cover. She learns by the story of Walter Cunningham but she also learns through her dad’s experience with Tom Robinson on trial. She learned that even if the world hates what is being defended the person needs to be able to fight back. In all actuality Tom Robinson did not rape Mayella Ewell but was founded guilty anyway. He was found guilty because of the color of his skin. He was found guilty because the entire town did not like him. Scout saw how disappointed Jem was when he learned that Tom Robinson was found guilty. Jem had pieced the entire case together and declared Tom innocent. Jem believed that they couldn’t convict Tom, the argument was foolproof. Scout learned
In the beginning of the novel, Scout is introduced to a case that her father, Atticus, is doing for an African American named Tom Robinson. Scout learns that Tom Robinson has been accused of raping Mayella Ewell. However, Scout does not fully understand the meaning of rape. Scout then asks her father, “what’s rape?”, resulting in Atticus giving her a complex definition of how "rape was carnal knowledge of a female by force and without consent" (180). Throughout the novel, Scout progressively loses her childhood innocence as she is exposed to the many injustices of life, such as learning about rape through observations and conversations during and after the trial. Most importantly, Scout learns a great deal about violence during the case due
Another character that helps Scout to become accepting is Tom Robinson. He teaches Scout how pervasive racism is and the importance of fighting it. When Tom Robinson gets shot by trying to escape, Scout begins to experience for the first time, how strong racism and prejudice is between whites and blacks. After reading Mr. Underwood’s article, she realizes that Tom Robinson is a “dead man” once Mayella Ewell “open[s] her mouth and scream[s]” (Lee 241). Society is so unjust; Tom is stuck in a situation, where it is impossible for him to win the case, since a black man’s word will never be more respected than a white woman’s. After the trial, Scout is more aware of the need to treat all races equally. One day after Scout and Jem visits Calpurnia’s church, Scout asks if she can “‘come see [Calpurnia] sometime’” (Lee
Throughout this course, there has been multiple themes of survival in the stories. Before they were forced to survive other than their natural way, was when the white settlers came to towards the west. They lived peacefully in these lands for thousands of years until the settlers came. As these white settlers from afar became aware of the Native people, they brought on them unyielding beliefs that would soon cause major conflicts between the two groups. It was crystal clear that the settlers and the Natives could not live amongst each other with peace, because of their different views towards, religion, land, and respect. Destruction of the Natives way of living would engulf them in a survival situation they had never previously experienced or heard of.
Scout is a very intelligent young girl, this is because Atticus teaches her to read before she even starts attending school. She also differs from other girls in Maycomb because she does not have any manners, or that she does not wear dresses, which were two usual characteristics of young girls at that time. Scouts perception of the world evolves a lot during the two years, she had not yet seen the great evil that hides in the town, namely racism. Her first contact with the racism in Maycomb is during the trial of Tom Robinson, who was accused of raping a white girl named Mayella. Scout and Jem was sure Atticus would win because Atticus made Bob Ewell look like a fool, but because a white jury would never let a black man win against a white
In the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” there are numerous coming-of-age events with Jem and Scout, who are brother and sister. Scout is a different type of girl, she wears clothes that make her look like a tomboy, has her hair cut short to her shoulders and is innocent and naive. Although, as the novel goes on Scout doesn’t fully mature or understand all of it but does learn valuable lessons about life. Jem on the other hand is changing physically and mentally, he's growing up. Scout and Jem grow up in a time of racial discrimination and segregation in Maycomb, Alabama. Yet, have a father who shows them a disparate perspective of thinking.
In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the characterization of Jean Louise Finch, also known as Scout helps to reveal the THEME of the book. As shown in the beginning of the book, we find that both Dill and Jem are planning to peep through the window of the Radley’s house to see if they can catch a glimpse of Boo Radley. With Atticus being absorbed into his readings and it being late at night, helps them get to the Radley’s house without being detected and have a better view within the dark house. During the time of planning, Scout had tried to plead Jem, but was cut short where he ended up saying, “Scout, I’m tellin’ you for the last time, shut your trap or go home– I declare to the Lord you’re gettin’ more like a girl every day!’ With that,
Life consists of changes over time, which may happen due to past or present events. As life changes, so do people, including both children and adults. In To Kill a Mockingbird, many changes occur to the characters, Jem however has changed the most. Mrs. Dubose’s incident, allowed Jem to understand why she acted the way she did. While Jem is reading to Mrs. Dubose, he learns Atticus’ lesson, which states, “[people] are entitled to full respect for their opinions....
Before coming into the world, butterflies are secured in their safe cocoon, forced to be exposed to the life that surrounds them. They start off as caterpillars, not aware of the horrors of the world that are awaiting them when they make that final transformation. The butterfly’s cocoon is the last barrier and once it’s shattered, the butterfly immediately starts making decisions and modifications based on this newfound society. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, this process is revealed in the children of Maycomb, Jem, Scout, and Dill, when they discover the unjust ways of their society. Overall, Lee successfully demonstrates how children lose innocence and start to grow up because of influences coming from their environment.
Throughout the novel “ To Kill A Mockingbird ” by Harper Lee, many different characters are introduced and explained. The author fills us in on the characteristics and the personality of the characters in the book. For example, how they react in a certain situation or how they generally are around certain types of people. However, throughout the story we can see how they change and develop into a new person or how they develop new beliefs. In the story we see that they go through many types of scenarios and how they learn from what they experience and eventually they figure out the answers to some of the questions they had. But is seems, we are focused on the main characters like Jem, Scout, Dill, and Aunt Alexandra. Of course, there are
You never really understand that person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it said Atticus Finch expressing his thoughts and showing his that no matter how they are you shouldn’t be mean.That’s what atticus was showing his children by giving them his perspective of boo and how he might feel.He also tells jem and scout to ignore the rumors about him from the neighbors,he speaks to jem and tells him not to make fun of his elderly in maycomb.
The Trial of Tom Robinson taught Scout that initial appearances can be deceptive. An example of this is how Scout thought Mr. Raymond was a drunk but it turns out he was faking by just drinking coke that was wrapped inside a brown bag so people would not judge him for marrying a black woman. This shows how Scout learned that initial appearances can deceptive because just because a person looks a certain way doesn’t mean that is how they actually are and Scout learned this through Mr. Raymond. Jem also learned many lessons from the Trial of Tom Robinson.
Literature began to change drastically in post-revolutionary America. Newspapers, books, and other material got influenced by the newly created democracy. Different interest groups appeared and they attempted to shape the government according to their ideas and visions of democracy. A New Yorker born in 1783 by the name Washington Irving was raised in this world of democratic fanaticism. Growing up in this type of atmosphere it wasn’t surprising that he came to be a political satirist. In Rip Van Winkle this satirical nature of Irving clearly shines through. He mockingly compares the colonial life under the rule of the British against democratic life in a new and young United
In the book "To Kill A Mockingbird", Scout was the main character. Only, was she the one who had the big impact and the big change. In the story she is young so she wouldn't understand many things. What about her brother Jem, he was in seventh grade who can process things better than Scout can. That doesn't really matter, but what does matter is which one of them showed their affections more effectively making them look like they changed the most.
Following the occurrence at the jail came the actual trial of Tom Robinson. During the trial Scout felt an assurance that Tom would be set free. After all, no solid evidence that Tom’d committed the crime had surfaced. However any hope that the townsfolk would make up for their prejudice vanished when the guilty verdict was read. “It was like watching Atticus walking to the street raise a rifle to his shoulder and pulled the trigger but watching all the time knowing the gun was empty.” (Lee 211) In this quote Scout compares the trial to the mad-dog incident, indicating that she understands Atticus 's bravery in that she knows he never had a chance at overcoming Maycomb 's prejudice. Scout demonstrates a new understanding of Maycomb in that she is able to
Elizabeth I of England Queen Elizabeth I was the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. She never had kids so some called her the virgin queen because of this. Elizabeth had many followers and almost a cult like following. So many people adored her because when she ruled Church and Parliament had worked in an even balance. Queen Elizabeth had the odds stacked against her, but she was able to use her wit and knowledge to overcome these obstacles.