Hobsons choice-How did hobson lose control?
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to kill a mocking birdHow is the mockingbird a symbol for the innocence in the novel?
TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD Q - How is the mockingbird a symbol for the innocence in the novel? A mockingbird is a harmless bird that makes the world more pleasant. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the mockingbird symbolizes Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, who were both peaceful people who never did any harm. To kill or harm them would be a sin. Scout's father, Atticus, tells Scout and Jem, "I'd rather you shoot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you'll go after birds. Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."(p.69) The mockingbird symbolizes these two characters because it does not have its own song. Whereas, the blue jay is loud and obnoxious, the mockingbird only sings other birds' songs. Therefore, the mockingbird is seen through the other birds. The people of Maycomb only knew Boo Radley and Tom Robinson by what others said about them. Both of these characters do not really have their own "song" in a sense, and therefore, are characterized by other people's viewpoints. Boo Radley went through his life never wanting to hurt a fly. He left gum, pennies, and wax dolls for Scout and Jem. He sewed Jem's pants and left them on the fence so he could get them easily. He also saved Scout's and Jem's lives while risking his own. Boo was a fragile and gentle person. Throughout the novel, Scout, Jem, and Dill are
To kill a Mockingbird: Responding to text.
This term we have been studying the play of "To kill a Mockingbird" in our drama lessons. We have been looking at the text and doing various tasks/scenes taken directly from the play and others based on what we think could've happened in the play. In this essay I will focus on my initial response to the play and examine the explorative strategies used and needed to make the play successful. Apart from that, I will be analysing which of those were particularly effective and why that is so. I will also be commenting on the tasks that helped me understand the characters and themes of the Play better. The tasks we have done so far, and the Explorative Strategies used are listed below: Scenes/Tasks done so far * Introducing characters scene * Pair work on racism- Scout being bad mouthed by a boy * Knocking on Boo Radley's door scene * Rabid Dog Scene * Jem thrashing the porch scene * Jem says sorry scene * Atticus protecting Tom Robinson from Farmers * Court Scene Flashbacks- work on Mayella's, Bob Ewell's and Heck Tate's versions of events that took place on the night of the alleged rape. Explorative Strategies used so far * Improvisation (Spontaneous, planned) * Narration * Thought-tracking * Mime * Script Work A lot of the tasks listed worked really well and had the desired effect on the audience, in conveying the right picture about characters and themes in
To Kill a Mockingbird creative writing - Dill and I were so excited to go inside to watch Atticus, but Jem was right
Dill and I were so excited to go inside to watch Atticus, but Jem was right, we should wait for a little longer then sneak in behind everyone because Atticus might not like it if he sees us. But there were so many people here that have come from all over the county, they camped out in the town square had lunch, I was worried what if there are no seats left. Everyone was there except for Miss Maudie, she said that "'t's morbid, watching a poor devil on trial for his life." After a short wait most of the people had gone in; and I figured we could sneak in now. I couldn't believe how many people were there, I knew there was many people coming but not to such a massive amount. The first floor was packed, the seats were all taken and there were people even piling in the hallway. After being overwhelmed about how many people were actually there, I became separated from Jem and Dill. But I was fine I wasn't scared at all, I figured if I went over to the wall by the stairwell Jem would start searching for me and find me soon enough. On my way over to the wall I had to walk through the Idler's club, so I made myself as discreet as possible while walking through them. Atticus had told me before that they were the attentive critics of the courtroom business; they knew as much law as the chief justice through many years of observation. While I kept my head low I could hear them talking
Whether the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" is depressing or optimistic
Hamza Anwar To Kill A Mockingbird Optimistic or Depressing? Discuss In this essay, I shall be discussing whether the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" is depressing or optimistic. I will also be considering four themes from the novel being courage, growing up, prejudice and symbolism. I shall do this essay in two parts; negative and then positive. Firstly, I shall talk about the pessimistic aspect of the novel. Harper Lee was born Monroeville, Alabama on April 28, 1926. She received her early education in the Monroeville public schools. Following this, she entered the University of Alabama to study law. She left there to spend a year in England as an exchange student. Returning to the university, she continued her studies, but left in 1950 without having completed the requirements for her law degree. She moved to New York and worked as an airline reservation clerk. Prejudice is the main theme in the play. The dictionary defines prejudice being a strong opinion on an individual who possess for or against someone without knowing all the facts about them. It can be passed down from generation to generation. In the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" there are numerous accounts of racism and prejudice. The novel is set in a time when racism was very prevalent. Anyone that is out of the ordinary from society is treated
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In the first half of the "To Kill A Mokingbird" Harper Lee points a word picture of a sweet affectionate portrait of growing up in the disappearing world of a small town, Alabama. In the second half of the book, Harper Lee, the author proceeds to expose a portrayal of small town manners. Lee reveals a rotten, rural underside with social lies, prejudice and ignorance. No one in Mokingbird is completely good or evil. Every character is human with flaws and weaknesses. The author reveals Atticus the upholder of mortality, as being weak, by making him an old and widowed man. No longer young and virile. Atticus is the father of Jem and Scout. He is a member of the Alabama state legislature and is Maycomb's leading attorney. Atticus is an upright, moral character. He teaches his children and his community how to stand up for one's beliefs in the face of prejudice and ignorance. As a widower Atticus develops himself to his children, although his family and neighbors think his children lack discipline and proper guidance. He stands as one of literature's most positive, father figures. He is the voice of reason in the town of Maycomb. He dispels the wisdom and logic that is the centre of the novel. He looks at everyone and tries to understand who they are and where they are coming from. He quietly passes on wisdom to his children about taboo subjects, like racism. He
"What insights into life in the southern state of America were suggested by the arrest, trial and death of Tom Robinson?" - 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by renowned novelist Harper Lee.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD English Advanced "What insights into life in the southern state of America were suggested by the arrest, trial and death of Tom Robinson?" 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by renowned novelist Harper Lee, is about how prejudice and ignorance come together into a very hateful force and how one man had courage to stand up against injustice when there was very little hope. The novel also shows how prejudice was so strong in the southern states of America that it was able to blind the judgement of individuals. The novel introduces many themes like racial segregation, racial myth, society pressure, ignorance due to misunderstanding, corruption, social destructive taboo, revenge fuelled by hate and prejudice. All these themes led up to the arrest, trial and subsequent death of Tom Robinson, who was accused of raping a white girl. It is very sad and disgusting to see that prejudice and racism are still very strong in today's society. We can find evidence of racism in the lynch scene, where an attempt is made to hang Tom Robinson before a democratic trial is held. It is a deliberate act of taking justice into ones own hand and passing judgement before a fair trial. Also you can observe traces of racist thought influencing the reasoning power of many individuals and also how hate could cloud ones mind of reasonable thought. In this crowd mentality the individuality
Respect, being one of the most substantial messages, plays significant role in the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. In this response, three different topics will be disputed. The topics are as follows; respect throughout the novel, respect of an individual c
To Kill A Mockingbird - Respect Respect is an admiration of a person, a personal quality or ability. Respect, being one of the most substantial messages, plays significant role in the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. In this response, three different topics will be disputed. The topics are as follows; respect throughout the novel, respect of an individual character and necessity of respect for different human races. Throughout the novel, there are a few events that demonstrate respect. For instance, Atticus is taking the Tom Robinson's case because he respects all people in same way no matter what their classes are or skin colours are different. Another example would be when Jem and Scout stop pestering Boo Radley after he gave Scout the blanket. The kids respect Boo for giving them the gifts especially the blanket and decide not to bother him anymore. As I pointed out some events, these events are the evidence that the theme, respect can be easily noticeable. Out of all of the characters on To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is recognized as the most respected character. The reasons why he is so admired are because first of all, the way he treats and talks to people in same manner and with honesty. He never talks behind anyone's back and moreover he tries to understand and see from their point of view. Secondly, Atticus has the nerve that others don't. For example, he took
Another person who is represented by a mockingbird is Boo Radley
Another person who is represented by a mockingbird is Boo Radley. Boo stays in the house all day he never comes out of his house until we reach the end of the novel. As he never comes out the children, Boo and Scout don't know what he looks like. They all imagine him to look like a monster. They think that he is a scary person who hates everyone. The children often played games where they dared each other to go and touch the Radley's front door or to touch the Radley's gate. In a way Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are similar in the fact that they both have been imprisoned as they have done something wrong, Boo Radley is imprisoned in his house, while Tom is imprisoned in jail, and they have both been demonised by the outside world. Although they are similar they also have many differences between them. They were both different race, Boo was eventually freed but Tom dies. Tom Robinson was trapped by the state as he was accused of raping a white girl, whereas Boo is being trapped by his brother for the trouble he caused to the neighbourhood many years ago. Whereas Atticus speaks out for Tom Robinson in court, Scout speaks out for Boo Radley. Another example of a mockingbird type character is Atticus Finch. Atticus symbolises justice, morality and judgement. Atticus is also free of prejudice. He is represented by a mockingbird as he is a harmful person, in ... Mockingbirds
Maycomb Tribune
Maycomb Tribune Sunny. High 58°F. August 19, 1935 5¢ Tom Robinson found Guilty! Written By: Mr. Underwood "We the jury find Tom Robinson guilty of When Tom Robinson all charges." These are the words sealed the came up to testify, he gave a fate for Tom Robinson. Tom was accused of completely different raping and assaulting Mayella Ewell on the description to the night in night of November 21, 1934.Mayella is the question. In his defence he daughter of Maycomb County's resident was asked by Mayella bum, Bob Ewell. Ewell to come help her fix Tom was represented by Maycomb's a squeaking hinge. finest, Mr. Atticus Finch who made it his When he did go check on mission to clear all the charges placed upon the hinge he found no fault Tom. His main point to prove was that the with it. To his surprise assailant had to have been left-handed. Tom Mayella crept up beside Robinson was clearly right-handed due to a him, hugging and kissing crippling farm accident and as such could him. "Kiss me back, not have been capable of such a vicious nigger." Is what she said, attack. Atticus also went to
