Eight or nine year old Scout and sixteen year old Katniss are two different girls in two different social settings who each face a major challenge, yet they share similar experiences and traits that sustain them through their difficult time. Home life was very different for these two girls. In To Kill A Mockingbird, young Scout Finch and her brother are raised by their father, Atticus. It is clear that Atticus loves his children. He is always doing what is best for them and teaching them valuable
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is considered an important classic in American literature, receiving critical acclaim for its themes and messages. The most important two however, is coming of age and racism. The creation of the book was during civil unrest in America, and so the story is of these kids in Alabama learning what racism is, while also learning what it means to grow up without prejudice. An example of this would be the “Mad dog” scene. The author, Harper Lee, uses many literary techniques, such
Atticus In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, she uses her characters to encapture readers from high school age all the way to adults. This novel has won practically every award a novel can win. This is solely because she developed such amazing characters. It’s to the point where readers begin to picture them as real people. She brings them to life so perfectly that readers cannot put the novel down. While Lee had created many great characters, Atticus, by far was the most substantial of
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. It became an instant success, winning the Pulitzer Prize, and has since become a classic of modern American literature. The story revolves around the first-person point of view of a young girl named Scout Finch. This book covers quite a few topics, some rather controversial, such as prejudice, civil rights, racism, the defining of bravery, maturity, etc. Later, in 1962, a movie was released, directed by Robert Mulligan and starring
controversial, but he managed to be loved by many and respected by all. This character is a major part in the book because he contributes to the community and raises Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a hero because he is calm when dealing with irrational people, intellectual when dealing with the court case, and compassionate when dealing with his children and the community. Showing calmness is a trait that Atticus has throughout the entire book. My favorite example is
There are multiple instances throughout “To Kill a Mockingbird”, by Harper Lee, that specifically identify the new-known fact that Jem and Scout Finch are growing up and maturing. Although Jem is four years older than Scout, she still frequently demonstrates characteristics that illustrate she is less naive. At times Atticus, and even Calpurnia, condescend her. Due to the fact that this story is written in first person perspective, the reader is capable to gain information on what Scout is thinking
Scout Finch: Brave Little Heart In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, explains the struggles that occurred in the county of Maycomb and the unfairness between the blacks and the whites. The book describes of the life of Scout and the people that lives in Maycomb. Even though Scout experiences the unfairness that occurred during Tom Robinson’s case, she is still able to grow and stay positive. She is also judged because of the way she dresses as a tomboy by Aunt Alexandra. Scout expresses
Gloribel Momin Prof. Larry Rubin ENGL 2000-L02 October 6, 2014 Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird demonstrates a story in which various characters develop and change overtime. A young girl named Jean Louise Finch, also referred to as Scout, narrates the story. She is a developing character herself, whom over a two-year period of time, learns to understand the world she lives in as she grows up in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. The novel presents Scout in two different stages of her life: As
Bueno,Marielle How to Read Literature Like a Professor Summer Reading Assignment 1. Chapter 1: Every Trip is a Quest (Except When it’s Not) Literary Work: Earth to Echo Every quest contains five key elements including a quester, a place to go, a stated reason to go there, the challenges and trials through out the quest, and lastly a real reason to go there. As for the movie “Earth to Echo” the story line is an example of a quest. In the movie there are four young questers, Tuck, Munch