To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee (Setting) The setting is important in the story because the whole story grows out of the particular back ground. ... Even Jem and Scout reflect this in the way they treat the other "Mocking Bird" in the story, Boo Radley. ... In the end it is Atticus's struggle to overcome the small town stereotypical attitude and their system of segregation which underlies the story. ...

• Word Count: 486
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

To Kill A Mocking Bird Essay In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee addresses many themes such as prejudice, innocence, courage and coming of age, although racism seems to stand out the most. The story is set in Maycomb, Alabama, a small town in the south divided by white and black people who do not trust each other. ... The sheriff later kills Tom when he tries to run while in custody. ...

• Word Count: 640
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

There are many examples of true bravery in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird. ... When her Uncle Jack spanked her for fighting with Francis, her cousin, before he knew both sides of the story, she learned that fighting was not the answer. ...

• Word Count: 511
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, otherwise known as Jean Louise Finch, learns valuable lessons on the evil of prejudice present in her Southern town of Maycomb, on the true nature of courage, and on the dangers of judging others before "...climbing into their skin and walking around in it." ... As the story moves on however, Boo becomes more of a symbol of kindness and bravery than that of a freak, which he is thought to be. ... At the end of the story, Scout has a better perspective on racism and human dignity. Throughout the entire story, she learned about prejudice, courage, and ...

• Word Count: 1037
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In "To Kill a Mockingbird" Scout, the narrator, tells the story from her point of view of herself as a young child. ... She also realises how unfair she had been on him, believing all the horrible stories without actually knowing him in person. ...

• Word Count: 914
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School