Francine Prose's criticism of "To Kill a Mockingbird" is vague and lacks the necessary elements to prove her point. ... Prose believes that "To Kill a Mockingbird" does not have much to offer in the way of deeper moral understanding of other human beings. "To Kill a Mockingbird" shows the lack of understanding we hold for each other as humans and our quickness to judge people based on others opinions. ... In reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" students are able to see how little progress we made from the 1960s to present day. ... A book, such as To Kill a Mockingbird, could have a profound ef...

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Along with many other literary works, Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein and To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee prove this statement true. ... In the novels Frankenstein and To Kill A Mockingbird, the monster and Tom Robinson are similar because neither of them is granted the simple request for justice. ... Because of the monster's ugliness, he is rejected from society and feared by many. ... Tom Robinson, in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, is also greatly mistreated for something beyond his control. ... Justice is proven to be uncommon among those who differ from society....

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In other words, in life there is always going to be things that scare you but one has to be able to be courageous enough not to let fear over take their life and stop you from doing what is important. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Thunder on Sycamore Street by Reginald Rose, illustrate the truth of the statement. ... Lee also uses characterization in his book To Kill a Mockingbird. The character Atticus Finch relates to the quote because he is a lawyer and he has to defend a black man. ...

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English 2: per. 1 March 16, 2003 The Theme Essay In the book, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee there are three constant themes that repeat themselves throughout the novel and throughout everyone's daily lives. ... This essay will provide definitions as well as evidence using quotes and examples from the book to verify these themes. ... Here is a different example from the novel, "Mrs. ... Another major theme used theme in To Kill A Mockingbird is sexism. ... Here is another quote from the book, "she pointed an arthritic finger at me -- what are you doing in those overalls? ...

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