Hi there, i posted a question similar to this yesterday that i am having a little more difficulty with.
Discuss the theme of intolerance in relation to the novel. Use examples of people who are involved in bringing out this theme.
I am having trouble coming up with a thesis statement. One of the characters who show intolerance is Aunt Alexandra who is a perfect example of narrow-mindedness and racial intolerance. When Scout and Jem want to go to Calpurnia's church she quickly hesistated and said 'No'.
I don't know how to connect the character of Aunt Alexandra to the thesis statment.
Please help.
Thank you.
I read this book! :-)
Anyway, I would suggest somehow stating that people are quick to make decisions because they think they go against their beliefs, or that they wouldn't be able to tolerate it.
Like Aunt Alexandra didn't want Scout and Jem to go to Calpurnia's church just because she was African American, and she thought that because of that it wasn't a good place to be.
Hopefully I helped! :-)
This site will help you with that.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/themes.html
To connect the character of Aunt Alexandra to the thesis statement about intolerance, you can focus on her role in the novel and the ways in which she embodies and perpetuates intolerance. Here's an example of how you can revise your thesis statement to incorporate Aunt Alexandra:
"Aunt Alexandra in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird illustrates the theme of intolerance through her pronounced narrow-mindedness and racial prejudice. By prohibiting Scout and Jem from attending Calpurnia's church, Aunt Alexandra exemplifies a deep-seated intolerance that shapes her perspective and influences her interactions with others."
In this revised thesis statement, you directly attribute Aunt Alexandra's actions, specifically her prohibition of Scout and Jem attending Calpurnia's church, to her role in exemplifying the theme of intolerance. This statement sets the stage for your essay, indicating that you will further explore Aunt Alexandra's behavior and how it contributes to the novel's overall theme of intolerance.