understand something. I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time... it's because he wants to stay inside" (#). In To Kill A Mockingbird, Arthur “Boo” Radley was known for staying inside and for being scary, but he couldn’t have been more important. Boo Radley was a big part of the children’s lives, even when they were young. Scout, Jem, and Dill heard stories about how awful Arthur “Boo” Radley, which they used to create their own stories. Jem assumed
thought of Boo Radley as a mysterious and dark man, while at the same time they are fascinated about him. Over time they become so interested in him the obsess over seeing him in the flesh. According to gossip among the townsfolk, Boo stabbed his father with a pair of scissors, Boo used the same method of impact however used a different weapon to deal the blow. Of course the everlasting effect of each incident were completely different in terms of the result they created. As far as we know Boo Radley’s
even if we don’t pay close attention to it. Another instance of this idea is exemplified in Harper Lee’s classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Rather than sugar coating the truth and refusing to hurt characters who did nothing to deserve the hardships thrust upon them, Lee instead exhibits this various times as the story progresses. One such time involves an innocent man who is falsely accused of a crime that he obviously has not committed. This man is one of the most obviously wronged characters
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee reveals an aspect of a small fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama set in the 1940’s during the years of the Great Depression. The novel reflects the ideas of conscience, courage and conviction through the story of two young children Jem and Scout growing up with their unconventional father Atticus, a small town lawyer. The novel is concerned with a series of events and experiences from which Scout and Jem observe and evaluate a series of situations and valuable
it, evil has remained embedded within our society. Even in many classics in literature, the depiction of evil as the driving force and the heart of the story are common; this includes Harper Lee’s bestselling novel and social commentary “to kill a mockingbird”. Harper Lee creates and develops the book to comment on the negative, but also the positive aspects of society. One of this includes the development of the reader's understanding of man’s capabilities to do good but also evil. Through the characters’
all to love them for who they are, not to spend your whole time trying to correct them.” (Ayers) The positive involvement of parents is the most overwhelming key to a child's success at the end of the day. However, parents are not the only people who influence kids. Parents and neighbors can teach moral life lessons like the difference between right and wrong. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Jean Louise Finch, or Scout, narrates the story of her childhood. As the story progresses
with us for years and influence us in our adulthood; they are what define us as an individual, they impact our personality, our behavior, and more importantly, our outlook on life. The novel To Kill A Mockingbird is entirely a significant experience, from the eyes of older scout looking back at her childhood. The fact that Scout does not mention anything about her present is suggestive that her past has left such a significant impact that her past has merged with her present.
all have to be sneaky and deceive their parents in order to be together. Another example is found in the stories Grease and High School Musical. Both stories involve high school students who come together to sing and dance. The students all come from different cliques but learn to become