to kill a mockingbird

A detailed Summary of to kill a mockingbird

To Kill A Mocking Bird deals with many primal and basic

lessons in human nature. The book exposes many issues that

affect most people throughout their lives. Scout, the main

character was one of the most affected by these lessons.

During the book she was exposed to many profound

experiences, which no doubt will leave a lasting impression.

In the three years that the book took place, she may have

learned the most important things she will learn over her

entire life. One person that affected Scouts life was Boo

Radley. He brought wonder, fear and then finally relief to her

heart. At first kids thought he was evil. There were rumours

that while he cut out the newspaper for his scrap book he

"drove the scissors into his parent's leg."(pg11) He had tried

to kill them. Even though this may have been just a rumor the

kids were terrified of the Radleys. They described him often

as a monster "six-and-a-half feet tall" with "bloodstained"

hands. He was said to eat "raw squirrels and any cats he

could catch".(pg12) During the rest of the book Scout and

companions tried to meet Arthur (Boo) and get over their

fear of him. They did not succeed. But he showed affection

for them by leaving them gifts in a tree. Finally at the

the house all this time......It's because he wants to stay

Atticus's face and threatened his life, he did nothing and

black men as there are good and bad white men.(pg.204)

At the trial he also explained that there are bad and good

beat before he began, and it would bring hardship to himself

that man." He then told them that, "what Mr.Radley did was

wouldn't chew tobacco."(pg.217) Atticus reacts with his

Approximate Word count = 825
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: Novels

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