There is nothing admirable about sitting quietly or walking away from brewing conflict. ... Atticus remains firm about his stance on the issue despite the adversity he knows he must endure because of this. ... Another significant event that helps us understand Harper Lee's ideas regarding courage and integrity is when a mad dog named Tim Johnson was found to be roaming the Finch street. ... This event is symbolic of a much more abstract idea in which Harper Lee comments on Atticus's character, his role and the people of Maycomb. ... Harper Lee has shown once again how the two charact...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

* Discuss the novel as a representation of moral courage To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee that is set in 1930's Alabama where colour prejudice was predominant. ... Instead of hating and despising Mayella for lying about Tom Robinson he feels sorry for her. ... When asked about the reason he takes on this case, Atticus simply replies, "But do you think I could face my children otherwise?" ... He is invariably kind and considerate to others and is Harper Lee's ideal of a true gentleman and a true hero. ... Rumours travel around town about Boo, such as "Boo drove the...

• Word Count: 1939
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School