To Kill A Mockingbird 1930s Analysis

“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you,” stated Bethany Hamilton, an American professional surfer, who survived a shark attack, when she was only 13 years of age. This quote relates to the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, on account that plenty of people in the book had fear, but did not let it stop them from doing what they needed to do. A few of these courageous people were Mrs. Dubose, Atticus, and Boo Radley.

“Remember, it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird,” (Lee 119). In To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, this is the quote that Atticus, one of the main characters, says to his kids. Atticus is a lawyer who takes on a tough case in his town, Maycomb. His kids are Scout, and Jem. Throughout the book, they grow and mature. They don’t mess around with their neighbor, Boo, as much as they used to. But, luckily because of him, they live to see the next day. In To Kill a Mockingbird, it shows that because of prejudice, innocent people can be harmed. This is shown through Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and Jem.

It just takes three kids and their traits to make a difference in a community. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, racism, classism, and sexism are all showcased, through the eyes of children. The children, Dill, Scout, and Jem, try to understand and change the segregated ways of the town of Macomb. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill, Scout, and Jem create chaos, causing changes in Macomb County, by not judging people only from their background, speaking out for what is right, and are continually being persistent.

The multitudes of themes in To Kill A Mocking Bird are presented in our daily lives and through art forms. There are similarities, consistencies found in a variety of art forms including music. For instance, the song Set on Fire by The Chainsmokers uses lyrics that include an. There are 3 instances where the lyrics a line with very authoritative themes in tkamb "Why is it easier to burn than it is to heal","I can't keep you from harm/but I'll set myself on fire to keep you warm" which can be interpreted in two ways. "chest to chest with you I'm staring into a mirror" and "what would I do to save you/what wouldn't I do". There are some relatively dominant themes in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird also found in "Set in Fire" is self-sacrifice, the similarities we share underneath the surface, loss of innocence and the true nature of people. These themes are also very evident in the song set on fire by the chain smokers. Without even realizing it we are exposed to so many subjects and themes being revised and reworded yet overall it's just the media sending messages. Music and Books two art forms that have been around for generations with no intent on letting out. Music and Books both tell stories or hardships of love and loss. "Set on Fire" and To Kill a Mockingbird, in this case, tell stories of the innocent, the intrepid and, human instinct and fallibility.

Mayella Ewell is an abused young woman in Maycomb, Alabama who accused an African American man Tom Robinson of rape during the Great Depression in the early 1930’s. Mayella took advantage of the Jim Crow laws so she could end the mental and physical abuse her father caused. Since Mayella is white and female, she has power. Although she lives behind a dumpster this still provides a significant amount of power for her. In the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” Harper Lee shows Mayella’s power for class during the trial.

Many people get accused for the wrong crimes that they have never committed. For many years people have been accused for the wrong crimes. Some examples include: skin color, religion, sexual orientation, gender roles, etc. Someone being accused of a crime that they didn’t commit was during the Scottsboro Boys and Tom Robinson, from “To Kill a Mockingbird”. That people should not be treated differently based on their races, racism, and unreliable sources.

In both the text “To Kill a Mockingbird” written by Harper Lee and the film “A Time to Kill” directed by Joel Schumacher, similar ideas are presented using language devices and stylistic features in differing ways to appeal to their target audience. Each have very similar storylines in which a white lawyer defends a an African-American in a prejudiced court case. Racism is a key idea presented strongly in each due to the eras they are set in. The era and country set in each story provide a strong base for the prominent issue. With the unpleasant happenings in each text and through the racist acts the idea of compassion shines through. As well as compassion being a significant idea, forgiveness is also presented through the racists acts.

“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy… but sing their heart out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” Harper Lee. The book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is about how black people and white people in the South didn’t really get along all that well. The main characters: Scout, Jem, and Dill grow throughout the story and learn important life lessons about how to get along with others that are both black and white. A metaphor that Atticus Finch tells his children is that “...it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.” This is very important throughout the book because it pretty much is the recurring theme that you shouldn’t judge someone until you have walked in their shoes. In this book, there are some characters

To Kill a Mockingbird is set in the great depression era in southern United States where racial prejudice as well as others are present. The novel revolves around the idea that there are two races one white and one black. To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee in which three types of prejudice are present. The three are gender, class, and racial prejudice. Race Relations and Southern Culture is another source which helps depict and reinforce examples of prejudice found in the novel. There are many comparable ideas which result in similarities or differences between the novel and the article. There are many examples of prejudice inside of To Kill a Mockingbird.

The novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” (TKM) was a multi award winning novel, this book is about a family that lives in a small town called Maycomb, Alabama. This family observes a lot of racism, since this novel is based off the great depression. the narrator, which is the main character scout, shows her perspective of Maycomb and her family, She looks highly up to her father, Atticus Finch, He was a very wise and loving father towards his children, he is a lawyer that can think with, Pathos, Logos and Ethos, which made him a good lawyer. In Maycomb, since it was the south, it was wrong to defend black person, it was bad to even be friends with a black person, but Atticus Finch was a open minded man, he defended a black man that was accused of sexual harassment.

In the play “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, the character Lady Macbeth and her various qualities are used to reinforce the idea that being ambitious can be beneficial, however it can also have dire consequences. This Shakespearean tragedy is set in Scotland during the Middle Ages, and follows the tale of Macbeth, a Scottish Thane, who succumbs to temptation in an attempt to fulfil a set of prophecies and become King. During the play he becomes consumed by his dark desires and murderous ambitions, which ultimately lead both himself and his wife to their deaths. The author’s various messages surrounding being ambitious are shown through; the immense determination of Lady Macbeth, her successful manipulation of her husband, and her callous nature. These qualities and their implied messages to the audience are explored in the play through the use of; dialogue, symbolism and other various language features.

If you regularly watch the news, get updates on current events, or even if you check social media often, then you probably know about today’s current events. On the news recently, there have been many situations about how people view racism cases. There are also many protests about cases involving the incommensurate treatment of people. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, it takes place in a town called Maycomb in the 1930s. The story follows Scout Finch, as her father Atticus Finch, takes on a case that changes how Scout, her brother Jem, and their friend Dill see their town. In her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee shows a society that is fixed on one social viewpoint how it can change with one person who is willing to challenge the rest of society -- to teach others, and their children -- about other’s perspectives. Harper Lee uses her characters Atticus, Calpurnia, and the children to exhibit her thoughts on society.

Children like Scout are often told “put yourself in other’s shoes” but there are many times where adults forget about the value of an un-manipulated child perspective To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee to show the racism of the past and how it affected various people. An interesting component of this book is the fact that it was written from the perspective of a young girl named Scout. Having the story written from a child’s perspective allows the reader to understand the racism of each situation because a child shows their raw, innocent reaction to the events of the novel. The events of the novel where the use Scout’s perspective is most effective are when her father protects Tom Robinson outside of the jail before the trial, when Scout meats Dolphus Raymond, and when the children are in the courtroom for Tom Robinson's trial.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a historical-fiction novel written by Harper Lee in 1960. It follows the life of Jean Louise ‘Scout’ Finch. Her father, Atticus, is a lawyer, who was at the time, investigating a sexual abuse case. The case revolved around a man of African descent who allegedly date raped a caucasian woman. Scout’s father didn’t want Scout to know much information about the case, due to her being only 6 years old at the time of this story. However, he cannot shield her from reality if it’s such a big issue and happening right in front of her. Despite her being such a young individual, she ends up finding out anyways, therefore losing her ‘innocence.’ A lot of people wouldn’t call it innocence, for it’s more ignorance. However, this vintage piece of literature is a phenomenal example of how discriminatory our world once was, and still is, if you really think about it. Mostly America’s long history of racism towards the Black Community. Not only that, but it also makes you think, this book wasn’t written that long ago. A lot of the issues disclosed in this book are still very real and relevant in today’s society. Honestly, my main interpretation of this novel is, u cannot shelter children from the real world forever. They’re going to learn about the things you wish to hide from them eventually. You might as well tell them yourselves, so you at least know where they learnt it. Also that, no matter who you are, no matter your race or gender, everyone deserves

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