Set in Maycomb, Alabama from 1933 to 1935, the story focuses on six year old Scout Finch, her elder brother Jem, and their widowed father Atticus. Although set amidst the Great Depression Atticus is a skilled and highly respected lawyer, and their family is wealthy and prominent in the community. Scout and Jem befriend a young boy named Dill, who stays in town with his aunt during the summer. The three act out scenes from stories and play games together. The trio becomes fascinated with their
Victoria Verch Literature 5/10/15 Mrs. Tauchert Analysis of Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird Many people seem to underestimate the importance of honesty and what it can do for yourself, the people around you, and the community you live in. Atticus Finch is the epitome of perfectly balanced character when it comes to his morals and respect in his life. His character throughout the book remains static mostly in “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. He begins the story as an outstanding
each one show the development of the character’s judgment about right and wrong? Using Kohlberg’s stages as a guide, how does the character think about fairness and justice at each pivotal point? Which of Kohlberg’s stages does the character ultimately reach? How does the character’s understanding of right and wrong change over the course of the novel? Based on this character, what does Harper Lee argue is the most important factor that influences a person’s moral growth? The Essay Process...in process
Character Analysis of Calpurnia I may not be a servant to a white family in the 1930’s, but I see myself in the woman that is Calpurnia. Her controlling demeanor, her intelligent comprehension, and her protective instincts are all things I identify myself with. Her imperious behavior is something I can relate to. The strong authority she shows toward Jem and Scout sometimes intimidates them. The kids often threaten to “go tell Cal,” (Lee, 106) if the other had misbehaved. Even Atticus tells the