To Kill a Mockingbird - Relationships Inside the wondrous book, To Kill a Mockingbird, you can find many different examples of the theme I chose for this particular essay. The theme I seemed most fascinated with was parent and sibling relationships. The reason why I chose this theme was for the reason that I knew this book was all about the lessons that we learn in life, and how we gain knowledge from our parents and other family members also. As I looked through the book I found dozens of examples of parent and sibling relationships. Parent and sibling relationships to me means how strong of a relationship people have, or what they have done to come closer as a family. In chapter three I found a nice quote to analyze. First of all Atticus said, " If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you see things from his point of view." (Lee 30). This quote helps me to understand Atticus' point of view on how he wants his children to judge people. He is teaching Scout a very good lesson right now. He is teaching her that you can't really talk about a person unless you have been in his or her position. I think that it is a very good lesson to teach Scout because she is still a young girl and at he school she has to put up with all kinds of judgmental people, she doesn't need to add to the mix. I think that this has made Atticus' and Scout's friendship come a little closer because now she knows something that she didn't before so she can develop to be a nice and even better young lady in life. Another quote that related to my theme is the one in chapter 23. "Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes for a minute, I destroyed his last shred of credibility at the trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, he always does. So if spittin' on my face and threatening me saved Mayella one extra beating, that's something I would gladly take. He had to take it out on someone and I'd rather it be me, then that household of children out there, do you understand?" (Lee 218). This quote almost says the same thing as the last, but I think that the point Atticus is trying to get across is a little different. The message is that no matter what, if you can prevent anything bad from happening to you or anyone else, by all means do it. No matter how much you may not like that person. This is also a very good lesson to learn because when Jem has children and he wants them to grow up well mannered, he will teach them the same thing that their father did him. I think that this part of the story helped out Atticus and Jem's relationships in two different ways. First, Jem starts to understand how to look at problems a different way then to get revenge, and secondly he can teach his children the same thing so they can understand the good part of some people not liking you. The next quote will be my last; it is also my favorite part of the book. It takes place after the mob leaves from the jailhouse after attempting to kill Tom Robinson. "Dill was encumbered by the chair, and his pace was slower. Atticus and Jem were well ahead of us, and I assumed that Atticus was giving him hell for not going home, but I was wrong. "As they passed underneath a streetlight, Atticus reached out and massaged Jem's hair, his one gesture of affection" (Lee 155). This quote related to the theme of this essay because it tells the reader that Atticus does have some kind of love and affection for his son, and if that isn't a strong relationship between them, then I don't know what it is. The theme of my essay is found all over the book To Kill a Mockingbird. The relationship that both Scout and Jem have with their father is very easy to describe. Sometimes it can be hidden within Atticus' words but I know that deep down inside he really loves them both with all his heart. To show this he teaches them lessons that they can use for the rest of their lives. I bet it will be passes down from generation to generation. It is very important to have a very strong relationship with your children because you never know what they are thinking sometimes so you need to get involved with them, tell them that you love them once in a while.
...reinforcing the idea that the roles are now switched. Atticus keeps calm during most of the situations, but lets others boss him around and take control while he mainly sits and waits nearby. Scout and Jem begin to stand up for their father when he will not stand up for himself and act caring as if they were in charge of Atticus’ actions, protecting him from the evils of others. Scout supports this idea when she begins to talk very adult-like with Mr. Cunningham, especially showing her thoughtful wisdom when speaking of “entailments”. Atticus later shows that he is proud of his children for sticking up for him when he did not himself by massaging Jem’s hair in his “one gesture of affection.” So while Atticus often is being the best father figure he can to Scout and Jem, they are also very helpful to him by taking control of situations that he would not be able to.
Community, Empathy, and Sacrifice are three important themes that run through to book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. These are all important elements in the story; but the main theme of To Kill a Mockingbird is coming of age, a moment of transition from childhood to adulthood. The community of Maycomb is a small, low class town where the people are trapped in their own heads and don’t consider expanding out of their mindset. People’s lack of empathy affects how one person feels towards another person. When a character does feel empathy, they become more likely to sacrifice things that represent them. Through out the story these three things help contrast Jem and Scout from the
Atticus is a great leader of his family, teaching his children morals and life lessons. He makes them better people by showing them how to deal with the trial and people making fun of them. Atticus teaches Scout how to respect other people. First, Scout learns to respect Atticus, then to respect "Boo" Radley, and finally to respect a whole race of people, negroes. He makes it a common practice to live his life as he would like his children to live theirs, and thus displays the attributes of an honest, respectable, and kind man. Throughout the trial process, Atticus shows Jem and Scout that true courage is standing up for what you believe in and that all human beings, despite their race, deserve respect. "You never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." This quote shows that Atticus wants his children to get along with people, and so other people will respect them for whom they are.
Instead of talking more, he prefers to show.(EVIDENCE, ELABORATE) Also, Atticus is not a type of father who would love his children dearly all the time. At times, he will be firm and teach them harsh lessons about life when necessary. This is evident when he took Jem along with him to tell Helen Robinson about Tom Robinson’s death. This way, Atticus allows Jem to learn lessons about prejudice and other principles in life. Also, throughout the novel, Atticus works to develop his children’s respective consciences and character, through teaching vital lessons with objectives, such as though humanity has a great capability of evil and wrong doings, it also has a great capacity for good. Also, the evil can be looked upon as good, if one approaches things with an outlook of compassion and understanding, instead of hatred, thus his objective is to teach them to be more compassionate and gracious towards others in life.
Atticus teaches Jem and Scout to act courageously by modelling that type of behaviour. By defending Tom Robinson Atticus puts himself in the middle of the conflict. Tom Robinson and Atticus Finch are both despised by most of the town given that Tom is believed to have raped Mayella Ewell and Atticus is hated for defending his client. “The boy might go to the chair, but he’s not going till the truth’s told. And you know what the truth is.”(Lee,152). This shows that Atticus is devoted to truth and justice, and that he will do all he...
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee has many topics described in the book. With all t How the kids were affected throughout the story will be the topic of this essay. The children are dynamic characters, they change for the better, when different events take place. (Introduction isn’t finished)
The novel that will be discussed in then next few paragraphs will be the well known To Kill A Mocking Bird written by Harper Lee. The shown theme of the essay is Scouts loss of innocence as the novel progresses. Scout, the main character of the novel is put in front of many obstacles in order to see the innocence slowly fade before her eyes in to a box of racial, prejudice, single story evils. This is clearly portrayed throughout the novel to show how many different events can contribute to these ideas. There are many factors that contribute to these ideas such as the results of the court case that made scout see the world differently. Even when Jem said the sentence "There's four kinds of folks in the world. There's the ordinary kind, like us and the neighbors, there's the kind like the Cunninghams out in the woods, the kind like the Ewells down at the dump, and the Negros."(302) Scout was influenced by this sentence because she looked up to her brother. That one sentence changed her point of view on her way of life. Instead of just seeing the world the way she had thought it up to be in her head, this single story implanted a new idea in to her head, affecting the way she thought. Scouts innocence though seemed to be attacked countless times by the evil that progresses in the book is not destroyed in the end because she is able to overcome the obstacles in her way to see the goodness in life and is able to overlook the single story told to her about Boo Radley when he finally reveals himself.
Despite cultures and conflicts, the fundamental bonds remain: We all belong to a common family. The book, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee is a timeless classic about coming of age in a small southern town in the 1930’s. The book follows Jem and Scout, two siblings, who must face the harsh realities of life. Hypocrisy and racism together make the two most important themes.
Atticus adopts the beliefs, morals and values he teaches his children to his own life. Through Jem’s point of view, he is witnessing how hard it is for a morphine-addicted old lady named Ms. Dubose (their neighbour) to fight through pain so that she can die (uncontrolled)unaddicted because even though she knew she was defeated by how strong morphine is, she tried anyway and she succeeded to die belonged to nothing and no one as she wanted. She is courageous because she choses not to die with the aid of morphine. ___ but to control herself and have strength to endure such pain showing people including Jem how courageous a person she is.
Throughout the novel, Atticus’ assistance to Jem and Scout’s development becomes evident. Atticus takes every opportunity to attempt to teach his children the importance of having an open-mind. For instance, when Scout queries Atticus about Maycomb’s prejudice perspective, he tells her, “You never really understand a person until…you climb in their skin and walk around in it.” (Lee 30) Even during the early stages of the novel, it is apparent that Atticus endeavors to instill the values of empathy and tolerance within Jem and Scout by teaching them how to have multiple perspectives on a situation. In addition, Atticus also attempts to enlighten his children about peaceful resolution in society. For example, when Atticus is chosen to defend Tom Robinson, Atticus tells Scout, you might hear some ugly talk about it at school but…you just hold your head high and keep those fists down.”...
The relationship between two people is shown through their actions. In the film “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout and her family go through some tough times dealing with the trial of Tom Robinson. Atticus is defending Tom Robinson, a black man that is accused of rape, which causes Atticus and his family to face some challenging obstacles. These events cause Scout to have a very close relationship with her father, Atticus, and her brother, Jem, Their relationships are shown through the way they act. In direction Robert Mulligan’s film”To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout’s relationship with her family is revealed through their actions.
To Kill A Mockingbird - Relationship of Two Characters & nbsp; & nbsp; In the beginning, all was good and calm in the lives of the Finches. Members of the family included Atticus, Jem, Scout, Aunt Alexandra, and Calpurnia. The relationship between two of the main characters, Atticus and Jem, is of particular interest. & nbsp; In the beginning section of To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the relationship between Atticus and Jem is simple. Jem sees Atticus as older and less active than the fathers of his friends at school.
Another quote that related to my theme is the one in chapter 23. "Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's shoes for a minute, I destroyed his last shred of credibility at the trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, he always does. So if spittin' on my face and threatening me saved Mayella one extra beating, that's
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