Racial Inequality In To Kill A Mockingbird
analytical Essay
1659 words
A possible reason the book is called “To Kill a Mockingbird” is because a mockingbird is a harmless creature that symbolizes innocence. When it is killed, peace is disturbed. In the story, Tom Robinson, a black man, was accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. Mr. Robinson represents a mockingbird in this case. In other words, he was an innocent and harmless person who has been wrongfully blamed for committing an action he did not do. Therefore, due to this, innocence and peace have been disrupted, hence that might be the reason why the title is “To Kill a Mockingbird.” In the novel, this quote strongly represents racial inequality. The story took place in Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression. Alabama was one of the most racist …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Explains why the book is called "to kill a mockingbird" because it symbolizes innocence and peace.
- Analyzes how atticus finch's quote strongly represents racial inequality in the novel. the story took place in maycomb, alabama during the great depression.
- Analyzes how harper lee's passage is unclear. is jem melancholy about the cement in the hole because they would not receive any more gifts?
- Analyzes how jem told atticus, even though dill wanted his presence in the finches’ home to be a secret, that he is entering adulthood and is becoming responsible.
- Analyzes how the verdict of tom robinson shows how racism and prejudice were still present during scout's time.
- Analyzes how the literary device used to enhance the text is an allusion, based on franklin d. roosevelt's first inaugural speech during the great depression.
- Compares the characters in "to kill a mockingbird" and "great expectations." they pushed aside their beliefs to help another person in need.
- Analyzes how scout's question shows that the maycomb people are blinded by their own actions. they criticize people, such as hitler and the nazis, but they do not recognize their terrible actions, which concludes miss gates is hypocritical and ignorant.
- Analyzes how atticus defines courage not within holding a gun, but rather standing up for what's right.
- Analyzes how aunt alexandra wants scout to be a typical lady who wears frilly dresses, which shows the different gender roles. scout is reluctant to become lady and continues to wear breeches.
- Describes how they can relate to jem's feelings as an adolescent.
- Narrates how dill was upset about the way mr. gilmer was treating tom during cross-examination, which caused him to cry.
- Analyzes how harper lee included this part in the story to prove how identical tom robinson's and jeremy finch’s life are.
This action hints that Jem is starting to mature, which is one of the essential themes of the story. Earlier in the novel, Jem would lie and hide things from his father. As stated on page 40, Jem told Atticus they were not playing a game regarding the Radley’s, however, they were. Though, later in the novel, Scout said, “Then he [Jem] rose and broke the remaining code of our childhood. He went out of the room and down the hall.” Thus, the readers can see the change from Jem throughout the book. The decision of telling Atticus the truth shows Jem is entering adulthood and is becoming responsible. He is not a child any …show more content…
When one starts to become a teenager, they usually separate themselves from siblings and adults. Sometimes, I would go off into my own world and do things by myself similar to Jem. I would not like to push people away, though, it is a step towards growing up. Everydaylife.com said, “Teenagers go through many emotional and psychological changes, some which cause them to lose touch with people and things around them.” In this case, Jem is beginning to lose touch with people, such as Scout, because he is beginning to mature. I remember while I was becoming a teenager, I wanted to distance myself from my family members. It was difficult to communicate my feelings and what I was thinking. Based on my experiences as an adolescent, I can understand Jem and what he is going
Let Our AI Magic Supercharge Your Grades!
Related
- analytical
- opinion
- Growing Up To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Leeanalytical essayJem matured enormously and in various ways throughout To Kill a Mockingbird. Before his change, he was obviously the exact opposite: immature. He was inconsiderate, and he constantly made fun of his little sister, even though he loved her very much. When Jem, Dill, and Scout were going to sneak into the Radley’s yard and Scout was frightened, his reaction was anything but comforting: “Scout, I’m tellin’ you for the last time, shut your trap or go home––I declare to the Lord you’re gettin’ more like a girl every day!” (58). Later on in the book, however, he learns to be compassionate and empathic when others are feeling troubled. When Aunt Alexandra and Scout are having another one of their recurring rows, this time about Walter Cunningham. Aunt Alexandra had deeply upset Scout so, instead of just watching both sides’ anger play out from the sidelines, Jem took into consideration what may happen if things became extremely unpleasant and he made sure t...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how harper lee's to kill a mockingbird portrays different character dynamics through jem finch.
- Analyzes how jem matured enormously and in various ways throughout to kill a mockingbird. he learns to be compassionate and empathic when others are feeling troubled.
- Analyzes how jem's acceptance of others is difficult to find in a child like him, especially when one takes into consideration the type of people he grew up with.
- Analyzes how jem neglected his obligations as an older brother and tended to disregard the well-being of his sister if it impeded his plans for popularity.
682 wordsRead More - essayanalytical essayTom Robinson is the mockingbird that was innocently killed, not because of any signifigant evidence, but because of his tinted skin color that automatically sentenced him to death. The character of Tom Robinson symbolizes the racial injustice ...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how characters from harper lee's, to kill a mockingbird, jem finch, tom robinson, and athur "boo" radley symbolize mocking birds who have been injured or destroyed through contact with prejudice.
- Analyzes how jem finch symbolizes the annihilation of a child's innocence after witnessing the trial and the ongoing racial segregation that has plagued macomb county.
- Analyzes how the character of tom robinson symbolizes the racial injustice and how far of an extent prejudice can be taken.
- Analyzes how athur "boo" radley is an antoganistic monster because of his little to no interaction with the outside world, but evidently has a heart of gold.
639 wordsRead More - The most significant character development for Jem is bravery. This was mostly taught to him by his father, Atticus, when he tells Jem to read for Mrs. Dubose. Jem later found out Mrs. Dubose was struggling a morphine addiction, and was being very brave to beat it, although it caused her death. Atticus taught Jem that true bravery is “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what” (112). I think Jem realized the importance of what Atticus was saying and really understood what he was talking about, although at first he was mostly just upset.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how education played a huge role in jeremy finch's life. he learned many valuable life lessons that not many people today even know.
- Analyzes how jem's father, atticus, taught him that true bravery is when you know you're licked before you begin and you see it through no matter what.
- Analyzes how jem uses his newfound bravery in chapter 12 when he intervenes in a fight between racist farmers and atticus at the jailhouse.
- Analyzes how jem showed bravery in chapter 28 when he and scout realized they were being stalked. he took control and started fighting to protect his little sister.
- Opines that the lesson of bravery relates to them and our world in many ways.
- Analyzes how jem learns about prejudice in addition to bravery. he realizes that family status is based more on education than blood, and blacks are smarter than people like the ewells.
- Concludes that jem develops a great sense of knowledge and bravery throughout the novel. he learns from atticus, and applies it to different situations.
542 wordsRead More - Growing Up Doesn't Always Suckanalytical essayScout and Jem, in a way, become new people over the course of the book. Lee showed the many events that allowed for the characters to mature and become better people. They learn not to judge others, to let others live the kind of life style they want and to accept that, that their opinion does not always need to be heard, and much more. Everybody matures over their lifetime, some are different than others, but it makes a huge difference in a person.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how harper lee's to kill a mockingbird allows readers to follow a young girl and her older brother as they grow up and learn valuable life lessons.
- Explains that scout and jem live with their father, atticus, in maycomb county, alabama. the kids are curious about their next-door neighbor, but they were able to listen to the case and form an opinion.
- Analyzes how jem, scout, and their friend dill enjoy playing games and acting stories out. they act out the story they know about their neighbor, boo radley, who they have never seen before.
- Analyzes how jem noticing the hypocrisy in the world and beginning to realize why boo prefers to be inside shows how he grows in his understanding of others and acceptance that not everybody is the same.
- Analyzes how scout, an innocent six-year-old, is learning to not believe everything she hears, especially when it comes to the myths about boo radley.
- Explains that scout is learning to hold her toungue, with the help of miss maudie. when she was little, she wasn't afraid to let you know how she felt, and if possible, beat you up.
- Analyzes how boo radley treats him like anyone else, with great manors. she leads him through her house and walks him home with her head held high.
- Analyzes how lee showed the many events that allowed for the characters to mature and become better people. they learn not to judge others, to let others live the kind of life style they want and to accept that their opinion does not always need to be heard.
708 wordsRead More - Ethnic Inequality In To Kill A Mockingbirdopinion essayAmerica has drastically changed throughout the years and has improved to become better. Although the past has problems with gender, socio-economics, age and ethnicity. The main problem that was in the past that even still happens today is ethnicity. Ethnicity inequality was a big problem involving African Americans, but are slowly changing today. Back in the days, racism was a huge problem that we had. Black people were slaves and treated poorly. Segregation has been a cause for an example, School and busses were separated by skin color. There were two schools, one for white skinned and one for the black skins. They even had separate drinking fountains and sit sat in the back of the busses. They were sometimes openly abused just for doing nothing. It’s
In this essay, the author
- Opines that america has drastically changed throughout the years and has improved to become better. ethnicity inequality was a big problem involving african americans, but are slowly changing.
- Analyzes how the novel, to kill a mockingbird, showcases ethnicity inequality in the 1930s. calpurnia was the maid for the finch's household.
- Explains that ethnicity inequality was a huge problem that caused problems and torture to human beings. since then, racism has decreased and there are no more separate schools, water fountains, busses, and more.
- Opines that even though ethnicity inequality has decreased, there are still inequalities that persist today.
- Explains that there are many solutions that can make ethnicity inequalities disappear. people shouldn't judge you at first glance.
- Concludes that ethnicity is slowly changing and decreasing which makes america a better place. ethnicity shouldn't matter at all.
915 wordsRead More - Theme Of Racial Inequality In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essayBloodshed, starvation, terrorism, these are all examples of catastrophes occuring in the world today that inflict both physical and emotional pain. In relation to the authentic world, the universe in the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” also consists of issues
In this essay, the author
- Explains that bloodshed, starvation, terrorism are examples of catastrophes occurring in the world today that inflict both physical and emotional pain. the universe in "to kill a mockingbird" also consists of issues.
- Analyzes how the novel examines racial inequality, unjustified homicide, and domestic violence. these motifs can be identified with concepts in the real world.
- Argues that racial inequality is a parallel in the real world and the world of "to kill a mockingbird."
- Analyzes how the crisis of unjustified homicide is exemplified in both the real world and in "to kill a mockingbird."
- Analyzes how the real world is connected to the world in "to kill a mockingbird" because of the perplexity of domestic abuse. atticus pleads with mayella to admit there was no rape, that her father beat her
- Concludes that there are catastrophes occurring in the world today that inflict both physical and emotional pain. these acts of misconduct include racial inequality, unjustified homicide, and domestic violence.
716 wordsRead More - Jem´s Maturity in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Leeanalytical essayJem had changed throughout the story from acting like a child and doing things that children do to becoming more mature and taking part in the community. When Dill had ran away from his mom and stepdad during the summer Jem and Scout had found him under the bed in Scout’s room. Scout was planning to hide him in her room: however, Jem had other plans. “Dill’s eyes flickered at Jem and Jem looked at the floor. Then he rose and broke the remaining code of our childhood. He went out of the room and down the hall. “Atticus, can you come here a minute, sir?” (pg. 74) For years, Jem and Dill had been the best of friends. Dill had found Jem trustworthy, however, Jem was willing to do what was right even if it means losing a friends trust. Towards the end of the summer, when Dill was getting ready to leave Jem felt that it was necessary that Dill should learn to swim. He has spent the next week going to the creek to teach him. "Jem had discovered with angry amazement that nobody had ever bothered to teach Dill how to swim, a skill Jem considered necessary as walking. They had spent two afternoons at the creek, they said they were going in ...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that maturity is the ability to think, speak and act within the bounds of dignity. jem's struggles were described by samuel ullman in to kill a mockingbird.
- Analyzes how jem changed from acting like a child and doing things that children do to becoming mature and taking part in the community.
- Analyzes how jem's involvement in the trial made him realize the difference between what was right and wrong. he knew that everyone should be treated fairly.
- Analyzes how jem has been sheltered from the amount of racism in maycomb, but during the trial he sees the communities true colors.
- Explains how jem showed us that it takes a strong person to overcome the barriers of society by taking part in something major that was going on in the community.
688 wordsRead More - Theme Of Childhood In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essayThroughout the story, Jem shows sign of growing maturity. In the previous chapters, he was a childish boy who liked adventures and seeked to satisfy his curiosity about Boo Radley's reclusiveness. Jem’s childish side was presented when he and Scout built a snowman and sent a note to Boo Radley. It was only when Dill left, Jem began growing up. Dill was a symbol of childhood to the Finch’s family as he led them to childish plays in the summer. When he left, Jem began wanting to meet his father’s standards of growing up. A major scene that appeared to demonstrate Jem’s sense of responsibility was when he told on Dill to Atticus. After the siblings fought not to antagonize Aunt Alexandra, they found Dill hidden under Scout’s bed. Scout and Jem
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how jem finch shows signs of growing maturity. he is able to understand what is right and wrong by analysing the situation.
293 wordsRead More - Social Inequality In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essaythis is quoted to Plutarch and pertains to societies as well. This idea of grouping people based on their wealth plays a key role in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by, Harper Lee. It recounts the story of two preteens, Jem and Scout, growing up in a prejudice old southern town during the great depression. They have become accustomed to the towns habits, like the normally honorable work of the Cunninghams as well as the dreadful deeds of the Ewells. The children have role models in their lives like Aunt Alexandra as well as Calpurnia, a black nanny like figure. Atticus, their father, is presented with the most strenuous and thorny case of his life representing Thom Robinson, a black man, accused of rape by a white woman. All in all the narrative consists of the difficulties of these kids as they struggle through the idea of discrimination, inequality, as well as an array of other issues. Economic class affects the events in the novel by dominating characters judgement, dividing the community, and preserving as well as sustaining blemishes through generations.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the idea of grouping people based on their wealth plays a key role in harper lee's novel to kill a mockingbird.
- Analyzes how the book grasps the idea of the class system and forces jem and scout to grow up with a mindset of prejudice towards others.
- Analyzes how the ewell family holds onto values that are rooted in hate. they are given special privileges because they are seen as lesser.
- Analyzes how bob ewell's violent retaliation, sensed by jem and scout but not by atticus, is more easily explained.
- Analyzes scout's account of bob ewell as a member of the uppermost class. his status in the town has made him into the man he is.
- Analyzes how the superior class is known to jem as the decent common folk, and the kid's morals are brought up through their echelon, similar to the ewells.
- Analyzes how the middle class is represented by walter cunningham jr. who is the age of jem but in the same grade as scout.
- Analyzes how the "negroes" of maycomb are the bottom of the economic food chain. they are hated by the ewells, the middle class residents formed a mob to lynch tom robinson, and scout and jem were not accepted into the black church.
- Analyzes how the caste system in maycomb made almost every major event in the book possible. it isn't questioned and at times goes unseen because of how deeply established it is.
- Analyzes how the caste system of maycomb played apart in almost all aspects of the book.
1554 wordsRead More - How Does Mrs. Dubosee Mature In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essayAfter Jem ruins Mrs.Dubose’s yard, his anger has not quite dissipated so he takes it out on Scout by fighting her. Unable to tolerate Mrs.Dubose’s ignorant statements about someone he cares about, Jem instinctively lashes out, which exhibits his struggle with emotional control. Although Atticus lectures him multiple times to not let what she says get to him, his compulsive nature causes him to act inappropriately. Another case of Jem’s impulsive personality occurs late one night, when Jem notices that Atticus takes the car into town- an unusual behavior since Atticus always walks. Jem spontaneously acts out of curiosity and decides to follow his father, regardless of the danger and consequences that could possibly follow. When Scout hears Jem prepare to sneak out, she intervenes and exclaims, “‘It’s almost ten o’clock Jem.’ He knew it, but he was going anyway” (Lee 149). He disregards his common sense and leaves, fully aware that his plan could lead to disaster. Similar to the incident with Mrs. Dubose, his impulses result in a
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how jem finch's impulsive character fuels his actions in to kill a mockingbird.
- Analyzes how jem's impulsive behavior shapes the way he perceives and reacts to events throughout the novel.
407 wordsRead More - To Kill A Mockingbird Coming Of Age Essayanalytical essayJem could have easily run and left Scout to fend for herself, but instead, he stayed. This is a coming-of-age scene because in risking his own life to save his sister, Jem shows a great level of maturity and thus, coming of age. In this scene, the characters did not have time to assess their situation and react accordingly, like I get to. No. They had to react on instinct, it was fight-or-flight. Jem, in order to save his sister, subconsciously stayed to fight, fight for
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how harper lee's "to kill a mockingbird" is an engaging, educational piece enlightening generations to come. there are many coming-of-age scenes in the book for plethora of characters.
- Analyzes how jem and scout come-of-age through a thick forest on halloween night. as they walk in their lonesome, they are attacked without notice.
- Analyzes how jem, in a state of distress and havoc, made the selfless act to putting his sister’s life above his own. he showed maturity and thus, coming of age.
- Analyzes how jem's coming-of-age scene exposed scout to the heroism of her brother, and the realization she had about boo, matured her into a mature person.
- Concludes that the scene in the woods was one of the most powerful coming-of-age scenes in to kill a mockingbird.
565 wordsRead More - Essay On Jem's Change In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essayLastly , Jem may be maturing but he still acts like a child in a way even when they lost the case. Jem really thought they were going to win this one so when they lost he was really disappointed. It was Jem’s turn to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. “It ain't right,” he muttered, all the way to the corner of the square where we found Atticus waiting. (284) He may not understand the world just yet but he is slowly getting there. He says he wasn't right for them to do that he started to understand how people really are in the outside world. They aren’t like how he thinks they are. In conclusion , People would argue that Scout has changed the most but Jem is the one that changed the most because in the beginning of the story he was this childish person but overtime he became this young man who idolizes his
In this essay, the author
- Explains that it takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. jem showed a lot of courage and started maturing when he needed to be.
- Describes how jem began to mature when he started to spend time with mrs. dubose.
- Analyzes how jem broke the childhood rule when dill and scout knew that he wasn't like them anymore and was growing up now.
- Analyzes how jem is maturing but still acts like a child even when they lost the case. he may not understand the world yet but is slowly getting there.
534 wordsRead More - Jem Mature In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essayJem slowly matures in the story. He becomes accustomed to social classes and gender roles. This is shown when he tells Scout to act more like a lady. Jem shows his maturity when he tells Atticus
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how a boy named jem grows up in how to kill a mockingbird and is depicted as brave, mature, and sometimes angry.
- Explains that jem's bravery is shown when he runs and touches the radley house. he is often brave to impress peers, and to show bravado.
- Analyzes how jem slowly matures in the story. he becomes accustomed to social classes and gender roles. this is shown when he tells atticus about dill running away.
- Analyzes how jem is furious when he hears the verdict of the jury. he knows that tim robinson did nothing wrong, and that the juries' prejudice is to blame.
- Analyzes how jem is unique in the way that the local prejudice doesn't blind him from right and wrong. he is a role model to scout.
332 wordsRead More - Social Inequality In To Kill A Mockingbirdanalytical essayIn the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the author, Harper Lee, uses the theme of racism to express the social inequality in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. I think this is best shown in the trial against Tom Robinson when the jury chooses to blame an innocent man based on the color of his skin.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how harper lee's to kill a mockingbird uses the theme of racism to express the social inequality in the town of maycomb, alabama.
- Explains that tom robinson was accused of raping mayella when he didn't actually do it. he was simply blamed because of being an available victim and black. this case would have been different if a white man had been accused.
- Analyzes how atticus, the man who proves robinson's innocence, is hated by the town after he assigned to defend robinson.
- Analyzes how the town is a classic representation of racism in the south during the depression.
318 wordsRead More - Jem Finch Character Analysisanalytical essayJem goes through puberty throughout the book and transforms from an adolescent to a young adult. This is especially emphasized when the adults Jem interacts with begin treating him as such. Calpurnia, the Finch’s maid that raised both children, comforts Scout, Jem’s sister, when she is upset at Jem by saying, “Don’t you fret too much over Mister Jem—” (Lee 116). Scout is shocked to hear Calpurnia refer to Jem as Mister Jem. To Scout Jem is nowhere near an adult. But Calpurnia recognizes that he is now of age and that he is no longer the young child she raised but a young man. She knows she must treat him as such, and instead of referring to him as Jem as she would normally do she calls him Mister Jem instead. Calpurnia was not the only adult to notice that Jem was of age. Scout, Dill, both Jem and Scout’s friend, and Jem travel to Miss Maudie’s house and she serves them cake. However, there is something different when she serves them cake, “she cut from the big cake and gave the slice to Jem” (Lee 218). This might seem like a miniscule detail but it holds great importance, it’s a rite of passage for Jem. Before in the novel Jem had always received a miniature cake along with Scout and Dill, so Miss Maudie serving him a slice instead speaks volumes. It’s a coming of age moment for Jem and it accentuates his newfound
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how jeremy "jem" finch, the son of tom's lawyer, has the most profound character development in to kill a mockingbird.
- Analyzes how calpurnia, the finch's maid that raised both children, comforts scout, who is shocked to hear her refer to him as mister jem.
- Analyzes how mrs. dubouse's constant harrassment of scout and jem in to kill a mockingbird, contradicts his past behaviour and personality.
- Narrates how they peeked at jem, whose hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked as if each guilty was a separate stab between them.
- Analyzes how jem hopes that maycomb will pull through and he wants to believe that they would not convict an obviously innocent man.
701 wordsRead More