Category: To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1960) is commonly understood to be a coming of age story that deal with the theme of racial discrimination in the American South during the Great Depression. Close inspection of the novel reveals many ambiguities that contradict this broad reading of the text. In fact, the novel is…

Justice and its relationship with prejudice is the central theme of the timeless 1960 novel, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Its focal point is the trial of Tom Robinson, an African-American erroneously charged with the rape of a white girl, Mayella Ewell. Racial prejudice is, of course, thoroughly explored in the novel. However, what…

Power is a word we hear frequently and use often; it means to have the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. My definition of power is possessing something others want such as money, knowledge, and strength. In the story by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch has…

As we go through the different stages of life, it might not be easy for all of us, especially for Scout and Jem. Scout and Jem are abruptly woken up by the nightmare of reality from their dream of innocence. Throughout the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, it documents the moral growth…

Parents hide their childhood memories from their children for many reasons. Some are embarrassed, some are scared, and some are ashamed. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch’s nickname describes his childhood. Rather than learning about his second persona from their father, his children, Jem and Scout, find out from Heck Tate,…

Harper Lee creates characters that contribute to the novels appeal to audiences of all ages. In we learn lessons about life from both children and adults. There are three characters that are looked down on by society around them, one because of race and two because of their morals. Society disregarded these people simply because…

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners” – Laurence Sterne. This quote by Laurence Sterne performs as the general idea of respect and equality in To Kill a Mockingbird. Throughout the novel, Harper Lee creates occurrences that demonstrate respect, which will be analyzed in this essay. For example, when Atticus…

Table of contents Introduction Independence and Individuality Racial Equality and Empathy The Loss of Innocence Maturation through Personal Experiences Conclusion Introduction Harper Lee’s classic novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” explores the journey of Scout Finch as she navigates the complexities of childhood innocence, racial injustice, and societal expectations. Throughout the narrative, Scout undergoes significant growth…

Table of contents Body Conclusion Bibliography Throughout Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the character of Boo Radley remains a mystery to the young protagonist, Scout Finch. However, Miss Maudie Atkinson, a neighbor and friend of Scout’s family, provides some insight into the reclusive Boo. In their conversation, Miss Maudie reveals information that challenges…

Table of contents Jem’s Sense of Justice Jem’s Empathy for Others The Influence of Atticus Conclusion Throughout Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the character of Jem Finch consistently demonstrates acts of courage. Jem, the older brother of the novel’s protagonist, Scout, grows from a young boy into a young adult, and his development…