This is an excellent example of how Miss Maudie is willing to sacrifice her reputation in the pursuit of what is right. Miss Maudie's reputation is important to her and all of the ladies in her missionary circle. ... Another example involving Miss Maudie Atkinson is when her house catches fire and is eventually burned to ground. Miss Maudie looked around and the shadow of her old grin crossed her face. ... Miss Maudie Atkinson worked her entire life for her house and in one night her whole life transformed. ...

• Word Count: 1231
• Approx Pages: 5
• 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 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