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    Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, includes many themes. One main theme shown consistently in this book is treatment of the innocent, otherwise known as mockingbirds. Many innocent characters such as Scout and Jem, Tom Robinson, and Boo Radley, are treated unfairly. Bob Ewell attacks and almost kills Scout and Jem out of anger even though they were not the cause of it. Tom is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit because of his race and Bob’s unwillingness to own up to his mistakes

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    In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the reader is introduced to the extended metaphor of the mockingbird. The mockingbird is symbolic of many characters throughout the novel. It is a sin to kill a mockingbird, as mockingbird do nothing but sing and bring joy to the world. Tom Robinson is the main character in the novel who symbolizes the mockingbird because he is an innocent man who works hard to help others in any way he can, but because he is black he is treated unfairly. In today's society

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    It is frequently debated if To Kill a Mockingbird is an appropriate title for Harper Lee’s novel. The book examines attitudes and perspectives in the small town of Maycomb in the 1930s with particular emphasis on racism. The plot centers around a tomboy named Scout and her coming of age through events such as Tom Robinson's court case and her understanding of the mysterious Boo Radley. To Kill a Mockingbird is a fitting name for the novel since mockingbirds symbolize innocence and yet Arthur (Boo)

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    To Kill A Mockingbird is a highly respected literary classic that has earned many awards. The book is a coming-of-age story with dramatic political undertones. To Kill A Mockingbird can be evaluated from many angles including character build, storyline, and how the underlying message is portrayed. This literary work written by Harper Lee has touched many hearts, won many awards, and gained respect that has stood the test of time. Under the given criteria and evaluation To Kill A Mockingbird proves

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    Many Critics have taken the Critical Analysis approach when tackling To Kill a Mockingbird, and have found many imperfections with the novel. A critical analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee reveals that racism leads to social injustice in the South. To Kill a Mockingbird is primarily a novel about growing up in extraordinary circumstances in the 1930’s in the Southern United States. The story is spread out over three years, which most of the main characters go through dramatic changes

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    To Kill a Mockingbird In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, the mockingbird represent the goodness and purity in Maycomb County Alabama. Theses qualities are seen in the actions of both Tom Robinson who was charge guilt of rape of Mayella Ewell and Boo Radley who never came out of his house. In this essay I will explain and provide detail in the story of some of these instances. In the book of “To Kill a Mockingbird” the mockingbird symbolize the innocence that is destroyed by evil,

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    There are many classic novels that many people will argue should be read by everyone. One of those books include the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, which is considered a definite classic. While To Kill A Mockingbird may be considered an outstanding book, people are divided over the idea that the book should be taught in schools. Some people believe that the book should be taught in schools because of the morals taught through Atticus’ teachings and the significance of the story. However

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    “Courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what” (112). According to Atticus Finch, a wise honourable lawyer in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird, courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. True courage is standing up for what one believes in until the very end. Atticus faces multiple occasions where he must choose between just and justice such as his disposition to defend Tom Robinson and contradict his morals. Scout,

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    Well reading to Kill a Mockingbird, many themes and concepts have been said but many are unclear and misunderstood. In this story Scout, a little white girl, experiences life and what it is like to have inequalities socially and economically. Scout learns about coming of age alongside her father who is defending an innocent black person whom was accused of rape. Scott also learns the difference between rumors and facts when it comes to Boo Radley. There were two themes that were very important throughout

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    To Kill A Mockingbird Timed Essay “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird, there is symbolism behind the title. Mockingbirds are portrayed as harmless and innocent which relates to several characters in the passage. Although there are many characters that can convey this symbolism, Boo Radley and Tom Robinson best fit the metaphor because they are the most misjudged characters throughout the novel, they have not shown or caused any harm to the people of Maycomb. The

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