In Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the children learn many important life lessons. ... (Lee 112) Mrs. ... "(Lee 119) The mockingbird is a symbol of innocence. ... "(Lee 320) When Scout is about to kill the roly poly bug, it is like the mockingbird. ... " (Lee 39) Scout learns from Atticus to think about people's situations before judging them, like Walter Cunningham. ...

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There is nothing admirable about sitting quietly or walking away from brewing conflict. ... Atticus remains firm about his stance on the issue despite the adversity he knows he must endure because of this. ... Another significant event that helps us understand Harper Lee's ideas regarding courage and integrity is when a mad dog named Tim Johnson was found to be roaming the Finch street. ... This event is symbolic of a much more abstract idea in which Harper Lee comments on Atticus's character, his role and the people of Maycomb. ... Harper Lee has shown once again how the two charact...

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In Harper Lee novel of To Kill A Mockingbird courage was portrayed in many characters. ... Despite having his kids being told unpleasant things about their father like "nigger-lover" (Lee 110) or other racial names, Atticus still manages to explain to them what is happening by telling them "I'm simply defending a Negro-his name's Tom Robinson.... Calpurnia's message about the mad dog had been received by the neighbourhood except the Radley's house since they did not have a phone; Calpurnia decided to go to their house and try to inform them about the mad dog....

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* Discuss the novel as a representation of moral courage To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee that is set in 1930's Alabama where colour prejudice was predominant. ... Instead of hating and despising Mayella for lying about Tom Robinson he feels sorry for her. ... When asked about the reason he takes on this case, Atticus simply replies, "But do you think I could face my children otherwise?" ... He is invariably kind and considerate to others and is Harper Lee's ideal of a true gentleman and a true hero. ... Rumours travel around town about Boo, such as "Boo drove the...

• Word Count: 1939
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• Grade Level: High School