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    To Kill A Mockingbird has many intricate concepts, especially for a six-year-old, like Scout, to understand. Harper Lee certainly did not shy away for tough or complicated situations in her book that often occurred during the 1930’s. Some of her main themes relate to the racism common than. Through the very curious character of Jem Finch, Lee developed the theme of the harsh reality of social inequality of those days. As well as being curious, Jem is a kind, protective brother, or at least he is

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    Boo Radley Hero

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    In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, there are two characters who “make music” for others. One of the characters, Arthur (Boo) Radley, is criticized by the whole town because he does not leave his house much. Everyone in town believes that Boo is a villain, when in reality, he is actually a hero. He acts kindly towards others by quietly looking after Scout and her brother throughout the entire book. For example, he gave Scout a blanket during Miss Maudie’s house fire, left gifts in

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    Many characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird are recognised as being courageous at some point throughout the novel. However, these characters’ actions are not performed with the motivation to be courageous. Instead, they are reflective of what each person deems to be the appropriate response to a situation. Atticus’ actions are courageous, but are driven by a devotion to his morals, not courage itself. Similarly, Scout’s actions are motivated by her will to prove herself and protect the

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    In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee portrays the development of Atticus Finch through the eyes of his daughter Scout, from her perspective Lee presents his many obstacles during a conflicting trial. From morally challenging societal beliefs to physically confronting society, this struggle develops Atticus’s morality and strengthens his sense of justice no matter the race or position in society. The perspective that Lee establishes in the novel leads to a mundane first impression of Atticus Finch

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    To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee. It takes place in the southern, racist town of Maycomb. The book takes place in the 1920’s and follows the events of a girl named Scout. Lee really puts you in the pages of this amazing novel. She using events that happened in her life and adapts them to her characters. In this novel you can see racism and how bad it really was in very southern times. Through the book you can see the horrible horrors of racism. The book follows the events of Scout

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    Swarm Of Honeybees

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    Criticism regarding the extermination of a massive swarm of honeybees, whose substantially weighted hive fell from the tree that it was attached to in downtown Edmonton, has become prominent within the community. Ordinarily, when pollinating insects cause a disturbance, they are removed from the area via calibrated vacuum and released elsewhere. This removal, as opposed to decimation, is customary because of the integral role these insects play in ensuring that plant foods reach maturity and maintaining

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    What if this is happening in this generation? What if it is going on today? Wait, it already is, prejudice, and it is ubiquitous. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is a very significant, meaningful and powerful book. The main characters are Jem, Scout, Atticus, and Boo. It takes place in Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression. It takes one through the experience of growing up under extraordinary circumstances in the 1930’s. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, uses the society

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    When Jean Louise “Scout” Finch returns home to Maycomb County Alabama, she never expected the mindset of the people in her hometown to change. Maycomb would become more advanced and modern, but the views of the people she loved and grew up with, never would. “Until comparatively recently in its history, Maycomb County was so cut off from the rest of the nation that some of its citizens, unaware of the South’s political predilections over the past ninety years, still voted Republican.” (Lee 7). Since

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    Atticus Finch Father

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    In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” written by Harper lee, one of the main characters Atticus Finch shows the qualities of a good person and “a good father” by how he’s not prejudice, loving and kind. he teaches Jem and Scout life skills, Some of these skills are respecting people who don’t do anything wrong and only help people, teaching them that everyone should be treated equally no matter what colour your skin is. Atticus loves his kids so much that he is scared for them and he tells them that

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    "I'd rather you shoot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you'll go after birds. Shoot at all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird," Atticus tells his children (Lee 119). This quote is the most known and most commonly used quote from the famous novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel is full of symbolism, and there is different types of symbolism represented in each character. When Atticus Finch tells his children that it is a sin to kill a

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