What transgressions do the main characters commit in to kill a Mockingbird and how does this affect the relationship with other characters in the story?
In what chapters?
In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, the main characters do not necessarily commit transgressions as much as they face various challenges and conflicts that affect their relationships with others. However, there are a few instances where their actions have consequences on their relationships with others. Here are some examples:
1. Scout Finch: In Chapter 3, Scout gets in trouble on her first day of school for knowing how to read and write before the other students. This puts her at odds with her teacher, Miss Caroline Fisher, as well as with some of her classmates who accuse her of showing off. This incident creates tension and makes it difficult for Scout to establish positive relationships within her school environment.
2. Jem Finch: In Chapter 8, Jem destroys Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes after she insults their father, Atticus. As a consequence, Jem is forced to read to Mrs. Dubose every day after school, as a punishment for his actions. This incident strains Jem's relationship with Atticus, who teaches him an important lesson about courage and empathy during their visits to Mrs. Dubose.
3. Boo Radley: Boo Radley is mostly a recluse throughout the novel, but his actions in Chapter 28, where he intervenes to save Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell's attack, have a significant impact on their relationship with him. Revealing himself to the children and actively protecting them demonstrates Boo Radley's true nature and breaks the stereotype the children had developed about him. This event helps the children see Boo in a new light and builds a strong bond between them.
4. Atticus Finch: Atticus faces several challenges throughout the novel due to his decision to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson is met with hostility and condemnation from the racist residents of Maycomb. This battle against the deeply ingrained racism in society strains Atticus's relationship with many neighbors and friends, including the Cunningham family and even his own sister, Aunt Alexandra.
These examples demonstrate how the characters' actions and experiences affect their relationships with others in the story. Please note that these incidents occur across multiple chapters in the novel.