of Jean Louis –called Scout- plays with her brother and best friend. They imagine ways to get their scary and mysterious neighbor‚ Boo Radley‚ out of his house. But instead decide to re-enact fictional scenes of Boo stabbing his father. As their curious minds think up more and more versions of these little re-enactments‚ they begin to lose interest and instead turn to the more pressing matters of their small town. But as the plot line unfolds and the details get thinner‚ Scout needs to find new ways
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story about Jem and Scout Finch‚ who are being raised by their father in Maycomb‚ Alabama‚ during the Great Depression. The book shows us that Jem and Scout’s childhood was rich with life experiences. In contrast‚ the movie version‚ by Robert Mulligan‚ excludes many important life experiences. Several events in the book are excluded from the movie‚ but should be included. The events in Scout’s classroom should be included in the movie. Lee includes several events with Scout and her classmates
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 22 Summary * Jem can’t hold back the injustice-fueled tears as he‚ Scout‚ and Dill go to meet Atticus outside the courthouse. * He says to Atticus that it’s not right‚ and Atticus agrees. * Aunt Alexandra is waiting up for them when they get home (still wearing her corset even under her bathrobe‚ Scout thinks)‚ and tells Atticus she’s sorry he lost the case. * Even slightly softened‚ Alexandra doesn’t miss the chance to remind Atticus that she doesn’t think
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mockingbird”. Was the scene when scout leads boo Radley to his house and she realizes and learns that she is becoming a young adult? I will be explaining the different literary elements in this scene‚ plot‚ p.o.v‚ and the setting will affect the scene. I chose these three elements because I felt that they fit the scene and I feel that it brings out the true colors of the characters. The first literary element I will describe is p.o.v and how it changes the perspectives between scout and boo Radley. in pages
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to the intolerant Mrs Dubose; to the empty-headed Miss Stephanie Crawford particulary in the matter of the children in the court; to the strict Baptists (she is condemned to hell) for loving her garden – “time spent indoors was time wasted”; • Scout appreciates Miss Maudie’s goodness which the latter maintains in spite of opposition from others; • Miss Maudie sees the danger of interpreting the Bible too literally and has the courage to speak out that such people as Mr Radley hurt others –
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Scout demonstrates a lack of empathy by never comprehending the struggles others face. This is shown through the teacher’s misunderstandings of Walter’s situation‚ where as a result Scout beats him up. By never taking at hand Walters condition Scout is absent of empathy. Similarly Jem doesn’t always take into account others emotional trauma. Falsely advertising Boo Radley’s life story‚ Jem blatantly thinks he is a “monster” not trying to fathom the effects this might cause on Boo’s self-esteem. The
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Chapter 4 1. Briefly describe the symbolism of Scout’s nickname and how it is appropriate. Scout is a curious person‚ always asking too much questions. Scout is stubborn‚ always thinks she is right. Scout also likes to examine things and try everything. 2. What does Jem’s response to Scout’s chewing the gum tell the reader about his feelings for her? Jem’s response towards Scout shows the reader that he looks after her and really cares for his younger sister. He does not want her to
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Finch (known as Scout). Scout lives with her father and her brother Jeremy Finch (known as Jem). Scout is having to grow up with the same racism that effects her father’s‚ Atticus Finch‚ lawsuit. The reason for the despicable attitude towards the Finchs’ is that Atticus defended Tom Robinson‚ a black person. Tom was charged with raping a poor white girl whose family Atticus thinks is less than trustworthy. The town’s racism portrayed in the trial changes the Finch family. Scout was raised by her
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novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ shows a young girl named Scout Finch perspective towards events that occurred in her life in Maycomb‚ Alabama. Throughout the book‚ Scout goes through a path where she encounters maturity. In this passage‚ the literary elements characterization‚ external conflict and voice portray the theme of coming to age. Calpurnia expresses her characteristics with provocative language when scolding towards Scout. Scout brings over a friend‚ Walter Cunningham‚ for dinner as
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explains to Scout Finch‚ his daughter‚ that "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (39). At first‚ Scout does not understand the meaning of his words‚ but as she matures through the novel‚ her eyes are unveiled‚ and she understands what Atticus is trying to tell her. Over time‚ Jem‚ too‚ starts to see the meaning and depth of the statement. Throughout the course of the book‚ Jem and Scout both learn
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