Do you ever read a story and just like a character because of their traits? That is how I am with Rainsford, (The Most Dangerous Game) Jim, (The Gift of the Magi) Scout, Atticus, and Dill (To Kill A Mockingbird). These characters all have a similar linking factor, yet are different in their own ways. The main way that their are all similar is that they are all witty and smart. They do all have a variety differences though, mostly dealing with how they react to situations, some of them are quiet and thoughtful, while others are very reactive and impulsive. Rainsford, Jim, Scout, Atticus, and Dill are all different people but they are all witty and smart in their own way. Rainsford defeats Zaroff by thinking ahead and going back to the mansion and waiting for him. He also is smart to remember the different types of traps to fool Zaroff and hurt him. Jim is also witty because he thinks of a way to buy Della a wonderful Christmas present. Even though the present ends up being useless he still just thinks of a way to save the presents for later and not panic about it at all. In To Kill a...
Whether we read books, watch movies, or simply live life, we cannot ignore that writers, directors or people create pairs of characters that may have things in common and characteristics that show them as opposites. Sometimes, they may seem obvious but at other times, the individuals have to be analyzed and understood. They are placed in stories to show the good and the bad in the story. However, placing similar and somewhat opposite characters together is clearly portrayed in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. These characters go through some of the same situations but they can be distinguished differently by the way they choose to deal a situation. Sometimes, their intention may be alike however, in the end, their doing is what makes them two different people. This contrast is especially evident when comparing Walter Cunningham Sr. and Bob Ewell, Boo Radely and Nathan Radely, and, lastly, Miss. Maudie and Miss. Stephanie.
Atticus is an incredible character in the book To Kill A Mockingbird. He displays three qualities that make him an incredible character. Atticus is determined. This is evident in the trial when he tries very hard to win for Tom Robinson and when he wants to take the case for an appeal. Atticus is also kind. We witness Atticus’ kindness in the way he acts and treats everyone in Maycomb. Atticus treats everyone with respect even if they don’t deserve it. Lastly, Atticus is patient. The author shows this through the way he treats Jem and Scout and everyone else in Maycomb. This essay will show that Atticus possesses the three qualities just mentioned. This essay will also show how the events and examples just mentioned show unique qualities.
Facing hardships, problems, or obstacles shouldn’t discourage one from completing their task or job. Many of authors usually put their characters through tough complications to show the reader that no matter what happens; anyone could pull through. In the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connel, the main character Mr. Rainsford gets stranded on an eerie island with a bad reputation. He meets General Zaroff and gets thrown into a huge hunting game, where his life is on the line. In the end, he wins the game and will continue to hunt animals, but not people, as the general once did. He will continue to hunt because one, hunting means everything to him. Two, he will not continue the general’s crazy ways, and resort back to the legal and non-dangerous to other humans sport. Third, he feels powerful when he becomes the hunter and not the hunted. Giving up hunting would be like giving up his life, so just because of a minor block he had to overcome, he will not give up hunting.
In the novel,”To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, the characters Scout and Atticus have several similarities and differences. One such similarity is that they both have the ability to view situations from different perspectives. When Scout walked Boo home, she was able to see the world from Boo’s perspective. Another similarity is that they both aren’t prejudice.The two also are able to use their words effectively. After Scout moves away from fighting, she gains the ability to effectively use her words as Atticus can. Aside from their similarities, these characters have several differences.
The characters all have different personalities and styles they each show each other sides that they didn’t know in the beginning of the book. In To Kill a Mockingbird the characters are: Jean Louise Finch(Scout), Atticus Finch, Jeremy Atticus Finch(Jem), Boo Radley, Bob Ewell, Charles Baker Harris(Dill), Miss Maudie Atkinson, Calpurnia, Aunt Alexandra, Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson, Link Deas, Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose, Nathan Radley, Heck Tate, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Dolphus Raymond, Mr. Walter Cunningha, Walter Cunningham.
Each character’s personality in the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is intricately described, therefore giving the reader an image or idea of the kind of person he or she is. A picture of the character is formed in the mind with maybe rough edges but a soft heart on the inside. A character’s personality may be oversimplified by drawing shapes in symbolism, but the shapes may be helpful in perceiving the general extent of the characteristics. With a little help from Lee’s descriptions, I have been able to form images in my mind (and draw them on paper) of the personalities of Scout, Jem, Atticus, Dil, Calpurnia, Boo Radley, and Bob Ewell.
The leaves crunch under your feet. Wind is blowing through the trees and through your hair.Your heart leaps every time you hear or see something move. You are hunting. This is something both Rainsford, from “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, and Travis, from “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, love to do. In “The Most Dangerous Game,” Rainsford gets stranded on an unkempt island and has to, as a game, try to outsmart the man who owns the island without getting killed. In “A Sound of Thunder,” Travis goes back in time with a group of people to kill a t-rex. Travis and Rainsford are both similar because hunting is a big part in both of their day-to-day lives, and it’s something they both love a lot. As I said earlier, Rainsford and
Scout and I are very similar. She is more outgoing and has a louder personality. She is quick to resolve problems with her fist first then her words. I rather use my word the fight but sometimes that can backfire because I dont always pick the correct words in intense situations. Scout and I are both curious and quick to defend our families. We are completely two different people with some of the same characteristics. To Kill A Mockingbird was one of the most influential books of the past 100 years. It covered most of the racial and equality topics that are watered down and kicked aside in todays world, and it does it by seeing it through a innocent little girls point of view. This book has so many relatable characters and a believable story line.
Throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, many characters develop and mature in unique ways. Boo, who fears talking to others, Aunt Alexandra, who is against people of other races or social classes, and Scout, who is young and is not aware of life’s challenges, constantly suppress their emotions and personality. Their life choices and decisions that they make throughout the book, lead them to be more accepting of others and less prejudice. As the book progresses, Boo, Aunt Alexandra, and Scout learn life lessons and develop into mature adults.
The final trait of Atticus Finch is the most caring and reliable person in the book, He also gives his kids a point of view in life. “- Until you climb into his skin and walk around in it (Lee pg 30).” This quote Atticus told Scout is a saying she’ll carry around with her for the rest of her life. “This time we aren’t fighting the yankees, we’re fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they’re still our friends and this is still our home (Lee pg 102).”
...mit. The other is Boo Radley, who is a “mockingbird” because he is not the monster the children first believe him to be, but rather he leaves gifts and helps the children whenever he can. Scout learns that killing a mockingbird is a sin at the end of the novel when she accepts that she must lie about Radley’s involvement in a murder because “it’d be sort of like shootin’ a mockingbird”(Lee 370).
In the story The Most Dangerous Game a character named General Zaroff has a passion for hunting. He has been hunting since he was born. He has hunted every animal known to man, but, then he gets tried of hunting the same animal over and over. So he discovers a new animal human flesh. General Zaroff is person of bad character because he is cruel, cowardly, and untrustworthy.
has raised two kids on his own, he has equal respect for the blacks and whites unlike the rest of the town and is the most trustworthy person you will ever meet. His name is Atticus Finch. Atticus likes to try and keep every thing a secret from his children, for instance he does not like to brag about his skills like shooting a gun when he is needed to kill the rabid dog that is just down the road. Atticus is considered the most trustworthy person in the book because he is always answering questions for Jem and Scout or he is giving them advice. For example, when Scout get's into a fight at school with Cecil Jacobs because Cecil told Scout she was a coward and so was her father because he was a N***** lover and that's all he has ever been, Scout shoved a pencil into his arm and beat him up for it. She was sent to the principal...
Minor characters are often more important than they initially seem, and can be just as engaging and complicated as major characters. Furthermore, protagonists are isolated without the people that surround and influence them subliminally. This applies to the intriguing minor characters one has the privilege of discovering in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Specifically, Lee uses minor characters to effectively disprove stereotypes and establishing setting. Not only do they influence the direction of the plot, but also Scout and her development as a character. Lee carefully selects minor characters to send important messages and reinforce themes by using characters as symbols. Fundamentally, the minor characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” are crucial in making Harper Lee’s novel beautiful, moving, and believable enough to touch every reader.
To Kill a Mockingbird is filled with interesting characters like Dill, and Scout makes them all seem just as real as the people in your own hometown. Here's how Scout describes Miss Caroline, who wore a red–striped dress: "She looked and smelled like a peppermint drop."