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Jim Crow racism was a big problem during the 1930s. A set of laws made in the 1870s, it originated with a minstrel show black character known as “Jim Crow,” which was used as a derogatory nickname towards the African Americans. The purpose of Jim Crow laws was to segregate whites from nonwhites. When these laws were in place, blacks did not have the rights to go to the same schools as whites, live in the same neighborhood as whites, drink out of the same water fountains as whites, and were denied

A tale of childhood and an Alabama town’s troubles with racism is spun from the novel of To Kill a Mockingbird. Most critics, however, claim that the two missions the main characters undertake are not connected well. On the contrary, Harper Lee successfully intertwines the two storylines of To Kill a Mockingbird to create a more profound statement on the interaction of people with clashing ideologies. The two stories enrich each other by showing the parallels of the kids’ and Atticus’s goal to change

Although there are many coming of age examples throughout Lee’s novel, the most apparent and noticeable change is seen Scout whom mature’s greatly during just three summers. The setting of To Kill A Mockingbird is a small town called Maycomb in Alabama, where the level of prejudice against blacks is high. The story is told from the point of view of Scout, a nine year old girl who, with her brother Jem, go on many adventures where they experience racial discrimination first hand, learn the importance

The graphic novel trilogy, The March, tells a series of events that happen in John Lewis’s life for the better and for the worse. Throughout the books, he is faced with challenges that test his ability to stay true to his beliefs. When Lewis was a child, he received his first Bible from his uncle which was what sparked his heavy faith in God. During his spiritual journey, he began to listen to the teachings of MLK Jr. who impacted his life greatly. Lewis became the SNCC’s newest executive coordinating

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the theme of innocence is very prevalent. This is evidenced through the story being told through children, the recurring symbol of a mockingbird, and the town of Maycomb being innocent to the feelings and lives of others. Though told through a 30 year old Scout, the story is narrated from a child’s point of view. Many times, this leads to confusion about some of the graver events or words used by adults in the novel. For example, Scout is unaware of what the

The characters in Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ all possess strong character traits. Although, each vary in how they’re treated in the harsh eye of society, this affects whether or not they can symbolize a Mockingbird⎼⎼a person of innocence, throughout the novel. For instance, since the town of Maycomb suffocates under prejudice, Arthur ‘Boo’ Radley does not appear innocent until the end of the story. An examination of Boo Radley’s misunderstood, gentle-minded, and thoughtful traits will

Why are mockingbirds so beloved? In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird mockingbirds are shown as symbolic creatures. Mockingbirds are very innocent birds and do not cause any trouble. The mockingbird theme shows how innocent creatures or people could be hurt but are not supposed to be. The mockingbird theme reveals itself many times, such as when Jem and Scout get air rifles, when something terrible happens to Tom Robinson, and when Boo Radley reveals himself. Atticus gave the children guns but

In the book To Kill a Mockingbird Boo Radley, a known monster in the neighborhood, lives near Scout, six, and Jem, ten. Boo Radley is known as monster because he has not been seen out of the house in years and it has been said he stabbed his dad in the leg. Jem and Scout have been finding gift left by Boo in the hole of a tree. Boo Radley leaving the gifts for the kid’s shows he is not a threat to anyone. “It was a pocket watch that wouldn’t run, on a chain with an aluminum knife"(Lee 81).By Boo

It is very rare to find someone with a good heart and good intentions. The readers of the fictional novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee sees these rare characteristics in the character of Atticus Finch.Atticus Finch plays a huge role in the story of Scout Finch and her coming of age. In the story Scout sees the world for what it really is and learns to not be judgmental through her father’s teachings and as she sees Atticus defending a black man, Tom Robinson, for the rape of Mayella Ewell

Courage Everyone has courage, whether they realize it or not. Courage is when one can face their fears, even in the position of potential failure. True courage is easy to spot, and display for that matter, but it can also be falsely measured. Courage is everywhere, and when it is seen or done, it brightens people’s days, as well as inspire them to try to face their fears. At least once, every person has shown an act of courage. Stepping out of their comfort zone, doing something daring and