In particular, the racism in the town plays a large part in their loss of innocence. ... Scout and Jem's coming of age can be divided into two sections. ... (Lee 117) Jem's age is what makes him so difficult to live with for Scout. ... The second section of their coming of age relates to events that happen during or because of the trial. ... Jem and Scout lose their innocence because of the cruel world around them. ...

• Word Count: 1479
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Their personality differences from the rest of the town, the care of their fathers, and wanting to connect with someone are what makes Scout, Jem and Dill relatable to Boo, with their similarities mentioned respectively, also all of them share the innocence represented by the symbolism of a mockingbird. ... This caused him to run away by himself, which is a very big thing for someone of his age to do. While comparing these characters, all of them have a certain innocence about them that is being taken advantage of. ... A mockingbird could represent an easy victim due to its utter innocence, ...

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

Audience The author intended for young adults and people her age to read this book. ... He wants to protect their innocence because, in a way, they are mockingbirds to him. ... I was slightly surprised that even at that young age, they knew that before people get married, they have to be engaged. ...

• Word Count: 1573
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Atticus, however, proves Tom's innocence by demonstrating that while Mayella's face was beaten and bruised on her right side, Tom's left arm had been rendered completely useless by an earlier injury. ... To Kill a Mockingbird also can be read as a coming-of-age story featuring a young girl growing up in the South and experiencing moral awakenings. ...

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