In the extract from her novel To Kill a Mocking-Bird, Harper Lee reveals the courage shown towards a mob of men set out to kill an innocent man. This particular extract ties in with the overall themes present in the novel, which are courage, innocence and growth, and prejudice through racism. ... The jail scene proved to be very successful in revealing more of Atticus character, especially his courage. The reader becomes aware that Atticus is a character of reason, integrity and most of all courage. Lee is able to convey aspects of Atticus" idiosyncrasies through the dialogue used in the jail ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the three years surrounding the trial, Scout and her older brother, Jem, witness the unjust consequences of prejudice and hate while at the same time witnessing the values of courage and integrity through their father's example. ... The heroic character of Atticus Finch has been held up as a role model of moral virtue and impeccable character for lawyers to emulate. ... Atticus consistently strives to instill moral values in his children, and hopes to counteract the influence of racial prejudice. ... As a strongly principled, liberal lawyer who defends a wrongly accused black man, Atti...

• Word Count: 2287
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate