What To Kill A Mockingbird Really Means
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Submitted by cnelson on May 24, 2008
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What To Kill A Mockingbird Really Means
"To kill a mockingbird" is a phrase used in Harper Lee's book by Miss Maudie to teach the children not to hurt creatures that do not cause any harm. In To Kill a Mockingbird, we learn that both adults and children discriminate by hurting or looking down on others because of their differences, but it is the fault of adults that prejudice continues over time. Lee shows us that discrimination is rampant in Maycomb County as it was in most places in the South in the 1930's. The racism encountered by Tom Robinson and the discrimination against Arthur Radley are not fair, but the same types of prejudice are still apparent today.
Lee told the story through the eyes of Scout to show how racism is not natural to children. The "killing of mockingbirds" happens regularly in today's society. Children bully their peers in the schoolyard, to make their victims feel bad for no reason. An example is when Cecil Jacobs made Scout forget her promise to Atticus not to fight," He had announced in the schoolyard the day before that Scout Finch's daddy defended niggers."(Lee, p.74) Although this does seem shameful, older people have a way of making it worse. Adults have more power; therefore they can hurt children and other adults with no motive other than the enjoyment of dominating a person weaker than them. This is shown in the novel when Bob Ewell wants to get back at Atticus, "... this morning Mr. Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on the post office corner, spat in his face, and told him he'd get him if it took the rest of his life."(p.217) It did take the rest of his life, and Bob should have known better. It is worse for adults to "kill mockingbirds" because they have more experience in life and should understand the effect of their own actions.
I remember times when I have both physically and mentally hurt people just for a laugh. After I thought about these incidents it became more personal, and I...
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COMMENTS
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
really good has helped me understand the novel really well. thanx!
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
thanks helped me understand the story.
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
good sound introduction, quite inviting - however too much own opinion has been added and this is not ideal for serious english essay. From English Teacher.
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
great eassy but some weak points as "Your own" experince
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
i think there is too much opinion but still a good essay
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
really good, but there was a tad too much opinion.
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
i thought your OPINION was evident and true you gave us your opinion many times and needed to give more evidence to back it up...although i am not a english teacher, just a kid searching the web 4 answers 4 life...
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
it was good, but maybe some quotes woulda helped
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
this is a good essay but there was alot of your opinion. of course like another kid said.."im not an english teacher, im just a kid searching the web for answers for life"
...haha
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
this was ok i guess...i dont know why i am commenting i didnt even read it..i was just looking for metaphors in to kill a mockingbord...any1 know any?
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
The essey lacks quotes to back up the evidence provided.
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
must provide evidence.
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
I thought it was gerat and ur opinions were what made this essay what it is. Your opinions help others know where u and other people stand
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
I loved this essay cause it helped me alot!!
Your opinions also helped alott!!
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
very nice. it helps a lot in finishing my assignment... hehehe
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
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thanks for helping dumb kids around north korea cheat...
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
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Good form Mr. (as above)
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
this was written pretty damn well. dunno y u would write that shit about u in the skewlyard. and it lacks evidence, but its good enough to turn in as a rough drfat until i write my own shitty essay :]
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
pretty good overall...but it needs quotes unless you were told not to add them...but anyway...its good so THUNBS UPP!!!
:):):)
No Title 06/28/2008 10:48 PM
Grader: AllFreeEssays, Grade: B
A very well written essay. It helped me understand the book much better!