In the story, Atticus states that it is a sin to kill a Mockingbird because they don't do anything but make music for people to enjoy. In my opinion, Tom Robinson is the Mockingbird of Maycomb. Tom is accused of raping a white woman and because he is black, he is given an unfair trial. The quote "If you had been on that jury, son, and eleven other boys like you, Tom would be a free man... So far nothing in your life has interfered with your reasoning process." (pg. 220, chapter 23). This quote is a great example of how Atticus feels about the jury. He thinks that the jury was unfair and biased since they were all white men who wanted to keep their respect in the county. Atticus is stating how the cultural background and history of the white men have all been misguided in a racist way. He tells Jem that this has not happened to him and this is the reason Tom is guilty. Tom and a mockingbird parallel in the sense that they are both "less" than others. Society during these times allowed white people to treat blacks lesser than them. Mockingbirds do not do anything wrong and in many peoples opinion, neither did Tom.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Tolerance and Courage (Atticus)
What is the role of tolerance and courage within the novel?
Tolerance and courage plays a role in the novel when the Finch family stands out against society in Maycomb. This happens when the Atticus decides to defend Tom Robinson, a black man, against the Ewells, a racist white family. Tom Robinson and the Finch family have to have courage in many instances throughout the book, one specifically is the court room scene. Atticus argues against people who think Tom Robinson should be guilty, even when the odds are stacked against him. When it comes to tolerance, Jem and Scout have to do what their dad says, even if they don't like it. Atticus has to tolerate people like Bob Ewell and Mayella Ewell who are disrespectful towards him for defending a black person. These are some ways tolerance and courage plays a role in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Tolerance and courage plays a role in the novel when the Finch family stands out against society in Maycomb. This happens when the Atticus decides to defend Tom Robinson, a black man, against the Ewells, a racist white family. Tom Robinson and the Finch family have to have courage in many instances throughout the book, one specifically is the court room scene. Atticus argues against people who think Tom Robinson should be guilty, even when the odds are stacked against him. When it comes to tolerance, Jem and Scout have to do what their dad says, even if they don't like it. Atticus has to tolerate people like Bob Ewell and Mayella Ewell who are disrespectful towards him for defending a black person. These are some ways tolerance and courage plays a role in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Historical Connection
How does culture affect values?
Culture affects values in many ways both in life and throughout the book "To Kill a Mockingbird". Different societies and communities in the world have different cultures. These cultures all have different values. Even a families' culture can have different value than another families' culture. This question can relate to historical connection because cultures throughout history have had their values change and/or stay the same. People's values are different even though they are in the same community. A great example of this is in the story "To Kill a Mockingbird". The Finch family has different values and beliefs than most white families in Maycomb. An example in history where this was apparent, was when white families stood up against Black segregation towards other White people. In the other case, kids who grow up in a racist family will be taught different values compared to other families. Everything depends on the culture of the community someone is in. Racism is a parallel between the book and history.
Culture affects values in many ways both in life and throughout the book "To Kill a Mockingbird". Different societies and communities in the world have different cultures. These cultures all have different values. Even a families' culture can have different value than another families' culture. This question can relate to historical connection because cultures throughout history have had their values change and/or stay the same. People's values are different even though they are in the same community. A great example of this is in the story "To Kill a Mockingbird". The Finch family has different values and beliefs than most white families in Maycomb. An example in history where this was apparent, was when white families stood up against Black segregation towards other White people. In the other case, kids who grow up in a racist family will be taught different values compared to other families. Everything depends on the culture of the community someone is in. Racism is a parallel between the book and history.
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