Some examples of symbols in this book include the occurrences of the rabid dog, the fire at Miss Maudie's house, and the extended symbol of the mockingbird. ... That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird," states Miss Maudie when explaining to Scout what her father meant by saying it is a sin to shoot a mockingbird. ... Miss Maudie's house burning down was also a major symbol in this novel. ... Miss Maudie's optimism and sanguinity represents the contrast between good and evil. ...

• Word Count: 415
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Moral courage is most apparent in Atticus, Mrs Dubose, Boo Radley and Miss Maudie. ... Miss Maudie succinctly defines the character of Atticus Finch when she calls him "civilised in his heart". ... Miss Maudie speaks for the community when she tells Aunt Alexandra. ... The children are surprised at how happy Miss Maudie seems to be and this is because Miss Maudie does not let the children see her decline. ... This is how Miss Maudie shows her courage, by accepting the loss of all she had without complaint. ...

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

ToKill A Mockingbird Essay-the Music of Mocking Birds Miss Maudie explained to Scout why her father said it was a sin to kill a mockingbird this way. ... In the book To Kill A Mockingbird, Tom Robinson, Boo Radley and Dill were all like the mockingbird described by Miss Maudie. ...

• Word Count: 551
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Miss Maudie combats this prejudice by stopping her sharp and showing her up in front of the other ladies to realise what she has just said. Miss Maudie says 'His food doesn't stick going down, does it.' ... Miss Maudie is open-minded and sticks up for Atticus as she feels that he is doing the right thing. ... The book tries to deal with how to combat prejudice: It shows how an individual's actions like Atticus and Mrs Maudie can make more of a difference and through this Scout learns how to cope with it her self. ... They the learn how to deal with and occasionally combat ...

• Word Count: 1707
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Miss Maudie combats this prejudice by stopping her sharp and showing her up in front of the other ladies to realise what she has just said. Miss Maudie says 'His food doesn't stick going down, does it.' ... Miss Maudie is open-minded and sticks up for Atticus as she feels that he is doing the right thing. ... The book tries to deal with how to combat prejudice: It shows how an individual's actions like Atticus and Mrs Maudie can make more of a difference and through this Scout learns how to cope with it her self. ... They the learn how to deal with and occasionally combat ...

• Word Count: 1688
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Miss Maudie in terms of religion (pg 50) Atticus in terms of the law - no women on juries Alexandra in expected terms of dress and behaviour However, there was an idealised view of women held at the time - the Southern Gentleman was excepted to be chivalrous to Southern Belles and that these women were to be protected and almost worshiped. ... This is fed by: wwbg bgw esbgbgs aybg bgba nbg kcbg bguk; Fear - Children are frightened of Boo Radley; an outsider to society whom they have never seen Rumour - Children have heard rumours from Miss Stephanie and other children about Bo...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Miss Lee portrays the town as being quiet and lazy almost sweet. ... Atticus is the great one, but Miss Lee illustrates Atticus as being old and symbolically weak. ... Some Gothic elements in the book are the rabid dog, the Halloween party, the fire that destroys Miss Maudie's house and the dark elements of Atticus alone in the night being harassed by a group of "evil" men. ... Also, even though the fire destroys Miss Maudie's house the town comforts her. ... All the elements in this book give it so much more meaning than Miss Lee could have ever imagined. ...

• Word Count: 1026
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Anytime the topic of maturity arises, it can surely apply to everyone involved. Harper Lee recognized this and emphasized the development of maturity and loss as a dominant theme in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. This them can be specifically seen through the main children in the book, Scout and ...

• Word Count: 581
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In Maycomb the Finches are on the top then, in descending order, the clergy, Miss Maudie Atkinson/Mr. Avery/Miss Stephanie, the Radleys", the Cunninghams", the Ewells", and on the very bottom the black community. ...

• Word Count: 841
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Trapped Mockingbirds "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird." These words, spoken by Atticus Finch, sums up the heart of this novel. Many people have wondered why Harper Lee decided to name her book after what seems like an insignificant excerpt. After reading the novel and fully understanding it...

• Word Count: 809
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In comparison to many novels, it is quite clear that To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, represents courage the best by the actions of Atticus, Scout, and Boo Radley. During the great depression this novel experiences, white supremacy and racism which are discouraging actions that illustrate courag...

• Word Count: 1350
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Atticus tells the children that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" (Lee 119), and Miss Maudie explains more by saying that "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us.... Scout does not understand that she cannot talk to other adults like Miss Caroline in the same way she talks to Atticus which may be considered rude Scout does not understand Walter Cunningham because he is older and different from the other kids in the class. ...

• Word Count: 1536
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines prejudice as "an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge." This type of prejudice was what Arthur "Boo" Radley had to endure every day of his lifetime in the town of Maycomb County, Alabama. "People determined to pres...

• Word Count: 1638
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School