can someone explain this prompt to me, it's for the story "To Kill A Mockingbird" :?

Question

In one concise paragraph esplore Harper Lee's lesson on empathy as applies to Arthur `Boo' Radley developed in Part 1 of 'To Kill A Mockingbird."

Answer 1

I think your first paragraph should evaluate how much empathy she had for Boo. Did she have a little, or a lot? Was she empathetic from the start, or did she become empathetic as the story went on? Then in your paragraph, describe how she was in the beginning of Part one, then contrast it with how she was at the end. What's the difference in her?

I think the real question here is what did Harper Lee teach YOU about how one develops empathy by reading the story of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Don't forget the title either. What are mockingbirds known for? Why might someone kill one? Does it seem like a good idea? What if the book was called "To Kill a Shark" or "To Kill a Rapist." Why do you suppose the book is called To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 2

The title of To Kill a Mockingbird has very little literal connection to the plot, but it carries a great deal of symbolic weight in the book. In this story of innocents destroyed by evil, the “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence. Throughout the book, a number of characters (Jem, Tom Robinson, Dill, Boo Radley, Mr. Raymond) can be identified as mockingbirds—innocents who have been injured or destroyed through contact with evil. This connection between the novel’s title and its main theme is made explicit several times in the novel: after Tom Robinson is shot, Mr. Underwood compares his death to “the senseless slaughter of songbirds,” and at the end of the book Scout thinks that hurting Boo Radley would be like “shootin’ a mockingbird.” Most important, Miss Maudie explains to Scout: “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but . . . sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” That Jem and Scout’s last name is Finch (another type of small bird) indicates that they are particularly vulnerable in the racist world of Maycomb, which often treats the fragile innocence of childhood harshly.

Answer 3

Well, at the beginning of the story Scout, Jem, and Dill have no empathy for Boo. To them he is a mysterious character who is shrouded in mystery. Rather than trying to understand him, it is more exciting to gossip about him and assume that he is an awful, hideous creature. But gradually things happen that make them realize that they are overlooking his human side. Little gifts left for them in the hole in the tree. A blanket draped over Scout to keep her warm when she was outside when a neighbor's house was on fire. And finally, in an extreme act of humanity, Boo saves Scout and Jem from being killed by Bob Ewell. Realizing what Boo had done and who he was, Scout then takes him by the hand and treats him like a respected neighbor. He is still eccentric and reclusive, but she understands that he is human and worthy of respect and kindness.

Answer 4

ok one paragraph isnt really enough to so you should have more than enough information to write about. empathy means to suffer with or put yourself in someone else's shoes.. which is the message that atticus preached to scout & jem throughout the entire book about boo radley and tom robinson. scout & jem, scout especially are so curious about boo that they don't consider his feelings or how his situation affects him. he is a "hermit" but he is still a person. you should be able to find good quotes from atticus.

Answer 5

I guess you should consider how little Finch (that was her name, right? - I can't remember) and her father emphatized with Boo Radley when everyone else in town wanted him hung. Hope that helps somewhat.

Answer 6

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/themes.html

Answer 7

Perhaps you should your own homework.

Answer 8

great book isn't it.