i just finished reading this book, i really liked it!
quotes:
1. "As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it—whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash."
2. "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
This important snippet of conversation from Chapter 3 finds Atticus giving Scout the crucial piece of moral advice that governs her development for the rest of the novel. The simple wisdom of Atticus’s words reflects the uncomplicated manner in which he guides himself by this sole principle. His ability to relate to his children is manifested in his restatement of this principle in terms that Scout can understand (“climb into his skin and walk around in it”). Scout struggles, with varying degrees of success, to put Atticus’s advice into practice and to live with sympathy and understanding toward others. At the end of the book, she succeeds in comprehending Boo Radley’s perspective, fulfilling Atticus’s advice in Chapter 3 and providing the novel with an optimistic ending despite the considerable darkness of the plot.
3. "Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird."
These lines from Chapter 10 are the source of the novel’s title and introduce one of the key metaphors of the book: the idea of “mockingbirds” as good, innocent people who are destroyed by evil. Boo Radley, for instance, is like a mockingbird—just as mockingbirds do not harm people but only “sing their hearts out for us,” Boo does not harm anyone; instead, he leaves Jem and Scout presents, covers Scout with a blanket during the fire, and eventually saves the children from Bob Ewell. Despite the pureness of his heart, however, Boo has been damaged by an abusive father. The connection between songbirds and innocents is made explicitly several times in the book: in Chapter 25, Mr. Underwood likens Tom Robinson’s death to “the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children”; in Chapter 30, Scout tells Atticus that hurting Boo Radley would be “sort of like shootin’ a mockingbird.” The moral imperative to protect the vulnerable governs Atticus’s decision to take Tom’s case, just as it leads Jem to protect the roly-poly bug from Scout’s hand.
2007-04-22 16:11:24
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answered by omar 1
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You really should have read the book or watched the movie at least. However Atticus tended to parent by moral example. Setting up the moral character that he felt was good in the world. He had an Easy laid back parenting technic however he also did have rules and enforced them. The name of the book comes from his teaching when he gave a rifle to his son. That quote is one you gotta look up.
2016-05-21 04:14:01
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answered by rochelle 3
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Try the last few paragraps of the book... I read it years ago but I can still remember the images of Atticus rocking by the bed - danger gone, but still doing the right thing for no one else except his daughter. The words that describe it are strong and direct...
2007-04-22 16:12:19
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answered by ca_surveyor 7
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Basically all you have to do is go through the book - hi-lite sentences in the book that support what you are trying to say then incorporate them into your paper.
Sorry I cant give you any direct quotes it has been years since I read the book - but I hope this will help you out.
2007-04-22 16:07:41
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answered by Kat 2
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2016-04-28 06:07:29
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answered by ? 3
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Hi there,
As parents, you're the most important first step in your children's journey into the wonderful world of reading. It is up to you to create the most supportive environment that turns your child on to reading - such as reading aloud to them often during the day and before bedtime, and placing age appropriate books for children around the house, so that the child will have access to plenty of books. Reading often to your child will help develop their interest in books and stories, and soon they will want to read stories on their own.
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Cheers ;)
2014-09-17 22:58:01
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answered by Anonymous
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You can say that Atticus was an exemplary single parent. He takes time to talk with his children, listens to them, and shows a lot of patience, understanding, and compassion. He makes sure that his children are provided for by hiring a full time maid to take the place of their deceased mother.
2007-04-22 18:27:31
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answered by GoingNoWhereFast 5
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I've treasured to learn always. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't also enjoy TV. Throughout the day it is a booklet usually.
2017-01-29 22:56:23
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answered by kyle 4
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