Literature Essays

The novel To Kill a Mocking Bird, by Harper Lee, presents the view of a young girl growing up in the South during the Great Depression. One of the major characters, Atticus Finch, says, “‘[….] You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- …

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird there are many characters but one character that stands out for being strong minded and having his own unique view about Maycomb is Atticus Finch. In the book Atticus is described thoroughly and only a few aspects of the character are left up …

Arthur Radley, nicknamed Boo Radley by the children of Maycomb plays a very important role in the first ten chapters of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee. Boo Radley is a recluse. He and his family are regarded as outsiders and are shunned by the majority of the towns …

‘Have you ever considered the Jem doesn’t worry her half as much?’ Atticus’s voice was flinty. ‘I’ve no intention of getting rid of her, now or ever. We couldn’t operate a single day without Cal, have you ever thought of that? You think about how much Cal does for you, …

Bob Ewell and Atticus Finch are two of the main characters in the novel, “To kill a mockingbird”. In some ways, Mr. Ewell and Mr. Finch are very similar to each other; they are both single, have children and are well known in their society. But that is about all …

* ‘[Entailment is] a condition of having your tail in a crack.’ This is ironic, as Jem, trying to be the superior, more knowledgeable older sibling, has completely made this up. Entailment is really a legal term to describe what someone can do with his/her estate and property. The irony …

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is set in a small town in Alabama, U.S.A called Maycomb. Written by Harper Lee this novel depicts prejudice that existed in the thirties. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race …

‘Crackling Day’ by Peter Abrahams is set in South Africa during the apartheid time. Apartheid is a political system where white people were in power over black people. The main character in the story is a boy called Lee who everyday makes the journey to collect the crackling. On his …

Harper Lee’s tragic and dramatic novel, “To Kill a Mocking Bird”, is one of many contrasts. This enlightening novel sees the stamina of one man pushed to the limit when fighting for justice against a prejudice and hypocritical town. These contrasts are illustrated through Lee’s successful use of juxtaposition, in …

Racism is the prejudice of skin colour and the way in which Harper Lee shows racial prejudice in “To Kill a Mockingbird” is by taking the reader through various methods used by Maycombs society. The focal point presenting racial prejudice is channelled through the language used by Maycombs people. The …