However, the kids still had a mindful watch for their safety in the worst case scenario. This is extremely evident in their first attempt when Jem “threw open the gate and sped to the side of the house, slapped it with his palm and ran back past us, not waiting to see if his foray was successful” (16). This allows the author to understand that, while the three kids were curious, they were still scared of whatever might unfold before them should they end up interacting with Boo Radley. This can very well portray how the nature of children will work at times, interrupting their flow of their quest. Another major archetype in this story is the initiation that Scout, Jem, and Dill go throughout the tale, each at an individual pace.
The symbol of the mocking bird, a sign of innocence, is present through many characters in Harper Lee's novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. In her telling of the powerful and moving story Lee portrays the messages of innocence being corrupted by characters through bigotry and intolerance. The co-existence of good and evil is shown by using characters to reflect each factor. Although there are no literal mockingbirds in the book, characters represent both mockingbirds that are harmed and those that are not. Throughout the novel, mockingbirds and other songbirds are representations of purity and generosity.
Considering the characteristics of a mockingbird, it would be a sin to kill a mockingbird. Speaking of mockingbirds, there are quite a few people in this novel that, in analogy, are mockingbirds. For instance, Tom Robinson is great example. Tom is robbed of his innocence and is killed. He
Jem and Scout are both children of a passionate lawyer, Atticus Finch. The children are exposed to experiences that shape their right and wrong. Both kids have their own ways of dealing with the wrongs and both end up with 2 different conclusions on how the human race behaves. Jem and Scout are exposed to life changing experiences at a very young age. One experience is with Boo Radley who was the mysterious man who never leaved his house, and they always thought he was evil and they were all afraid of him, but then he saved them from being attacked but during the attack Jem was knocked out could so he never saw who saved them but Scout did.
Dubose take on an unwinnable challenge and they are aware of their own limitations. But still they proceed to fight the battle that they will lose in the end. Atticus takes a case that is impossible to win but hopes to win the appeal, Mrs. Dubose gets rid of the addiction, but she knows that she going to die. Atticus, like Mrs. Dubose, also knows just winning Tom’s appeal will not win the war of racism. Atticus’ courage shows to be more moral in the book because he is doing this for everyone and not just himself.
Morality in To Kill A Mockingbird In To Kill A Mockingbird, morality is proven to be molded to fit where you come from. Ideals, dreams, and the perspective of right and wrong is created from the place you are growing up and the people you surround yourself with. The first example of morality occurs when Scout goes against her wants to make Atticus happy, and without causing troubling with her classmate. Scout states, “I drew a bead on him, remembered what Atticus had said, then dropped my fists and walked away, "Scout's a cow- ward!" ringing in my ears.
He knew if Temas didn’t learn this, he would forever doubt himself. Another way that Medoto showed courageousness was when he proved how he felt to Temas, no matter how hard it was for him. “He smiled. It is no good to lie, I wanted you to fail, but when I saw you hesitate I could not bear it because I remembered my own hour of fear. It was then I threw the stone, not to shame you, but to save you from shame.” (369) He was brave enough to tell him, he himself was scared.
The existence of civilization is essential to keep the innocence and authenticity of man from escaping. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem are two children who mature through their adventures together. They achieve much insight in their society through Tom Robinson's trial, and in the end drop their youthful innocence. Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird include and represent
I was also made aware of the world when Atticus told his children that everyone has a story and “you never understands a person until you consider things from the person’s point of view”. The characters in the story seemed believable. I could relate to them because my uncle and I were pulled over by white cops during my short stay in the United States simply because we were people of color. I especially liked Atticus because He portrays decency and goodness while protecting his innocent children. The story has a good theme” to Kill a Mockingbird” because Jem, Tom Robinson Dill, Boo Radley, Mr. Raymond) can be identified as mockingbirds-innocents who have been injured or destroyed through contact with
The first evidence we see of Hooper’s bullying is the note that he drops from a window when Kingshaw first arrives, ‘I didn’t want you to come here’. This immediately sets the tone and strikes conflict between the two boys, sparking fear and insecurity within Kingshaw, knowing that he already isn’t wanted and hasn’t even spoken to Hooper yet. Through the use of flashbacks we gain insight into Kingshaw’s past which reveals how insecure he is which due to lack of love from his mother. This fear and insecurity is what Hooper thrives on, targeting on these weaknesses. To get away from Hooper and his torment, Kingshaw runs away to Hangwood.