Directions, Part 1: Now that you have finished reading how to kill a mockingbird, explain how the themes of the novel are communicated to readers. Read the following quotes from the book. Using the Text Editor, explain the meaning of the quote and then explain how each reflects one of the themes in the novel.
When Atticus asks Scout if she understands why they are going to say that Bob Ewell fell on his knife to protect the person that stabbed him, she says "Yes sir, I understand...Mr. Tate was right...it'd be sort of like shootin' a mockingbird, wouldn’t it?"
"Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough."
Scout says "As I made my way home, I thought Jem and I would get grown but there wasn't much else for us to learn, except possibly algebra."
Scout says, "An' they chased him 'n' never could catch him 'cause they didn’t know what he looked like, an' Atticus, when they finally saw him, why he hadn't done any of those things....Atticus, he was real nice..." to which Atticus answers, "Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them."
Directions, Part 2: While there are many different messages that readers get when reading literature, there are some themes within texts that are generally accepted by most people. Read the widely accepted themes in To Kill a Mockingbird below, and then use the Text Editor to explain how these themes are developed within the text. Think about the events that have occurred, the characters involved, and the symbolism you have identified to help you explain these themes.
Innocence and goodness are often threatened by evil; sometimes the innocent are destroyed by such cruelty, but sometimes good can prevail.
People should learn to "walk in other people’s shoes" in order to see things from their perspective. This would allow us to see the best in people and to better understand the bad.
Children have to grow up; they move from seeing the world through innocence and purity, where everyone is essentially good, into an adult world where they have to learn how to incorporate an understanding of evil into their worlds.
Social inequality exists, as does class structure, and many times people are unfairly judged by their wealth (or lack of money) or their race.
Directions, Part 3: Think about the theme of innocence being destroyed or corrupted by evil, intolerance, and racism. Using the Text Editor, explain how and why each character below is a "mockingbird" and how this fits into that theme.
Jem
Scout
Tom Robinson
Boo Radley
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To explain how the themes of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" are communicated to readers, we can analyze the provided quotes and discuss how they reflect these themes.
1. Atticus asks Scout if she understands why they are going to say that Bob Ewell fell on his knife to protect the person that stabbed him, to which she replies, "Yes sir, I understand...Mr. Tate was right...it'd be sort of like shootin' a mockingbird, wouldn’t it?" This quote reflects the theme that innocence and goodness are often threatened by evil. Just as shooting a mockingbird, which represents innocence, is unjust, blaming an innocent person for Bob Ewell's death would be similarly unfair and cruel.
2. The quote "Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough" reflects the theme that people should learn to "walk in other people's shoes" to see things from their perspective. By standing on the Radley porch, Scout gains a new understanding of Boo Radley's life and experiences, allowing her to see the best in him and challenge her initial prejudices.
3. When Scout says, "As I made my way home, I thought Jem and I would get grown but there wasn't much else for us to learn, except possibly algebra," it reflects the theme that children have to grow up and incorporate an understanding of evil into their world. This quote signifies the loss of innocence as Scout realizes that their childhood perceptions were limited and that they must now confront the harsh realities of society.
4. In the dialogue between Scout and Atticus, she recounts the story of the "mockingbird" and Atticus responds, "Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them." This quote emphasizes the theme that people are often unfairly judged by their wealth or race. Atticus implies that seeing others for who they truly are, rather than preconceived notions based on social class or appearance, reveals the inherent goodness in people.
Moving on to the widely accepted themes in "To Kill a Mockingbird":
1. Innocence and goodness are often threatened by evil. This is developed through the injustice faced by Tom Robinson, who is falsely accused and ultimately destroyed by the cruelty of a biased society.
2. People should learn to "walk in other people's shoes" to see things from their perspective. This theme is developed through Scout's evolving understanding of Boo Radley, as she gains empathy and sees the best in him by putting herself in his shoes.
3. Children have to grow up and incorporate an understanding of evil into their worlds. This theme is developed as Scout and Jem navigate the transition from an innocent childhood worldview to one that acknowledges the existence of social injustices and prejudices within their community.
4. Social inequality exists, including class structure and unfair judgment based on wealth or race. This theme is developed through various instances of racism, particularly the unjust trial and condemnation of Tom Robinson based on his race.
In terms of the characters being "mockingbirds" and how this fits into the theme of innocence being destroyed or corrupted by evil, intolerance, and racism:
1. Jem can be seen as a "mockingbird" as his innocence is lost when he witnesses the injustice of Tom Robinson's trial and experiences the cruelty and racism prevalent in society.
2. Scout can also be considered a "mockingbird" as she goes through a process of growing up and witnessing the destruction of innocence in the form of prejudice and discrimination.
3. Tom Robinson is a clear representation of a "mockingbird" who is unfairly destroyed by the evil of racism and intolerance present in society.
4. Boo Radley can be viewed as a "mockingbird" whose innocence is corrupted and destroyed by the cruelty and prejudice of the town's residents, as they perpetuate rumors and fear surrounding him.
These character examples highlight the theme of innocence being destroyed or corrupted by various forms of evil and intolerance in the novel.
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