By looking at Harper Lee’s novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, one can see through Lee’s use of characterization of Atticus Finch, standing up for what he believes in is an admirable trait, which is important because in today’s community, there are people who are afraid, and decide to conform to societal norms. Throughout the novel, Harper Lee uses the scenarios where she illuminates Atticus’ courage in many forms. Due to the whole neighborhood watching, Heck Tate stated that this has to be done in one shot and gives the gun to Atticus and he shoots the dog. Scout and Jem have excitement and curiosity beaming out of them as Ms. Maudie informs them: “He’s civilized in his heart.
From here we see that the dog can harm others and Atticus shot it because he feared for the welfare of the townsfolk and his children. Another example is after the dog is shot and Miss Maudie talks about why Atticus doesn’t shoot anymore. “I think he put his gun down when he realized that God had given him an unfair advantage over most living things” (pg. 130). Here it is explained that Atticus didn’t feel
Although the rapid dog in "To Kill a Mockingbird" only appears in one chapter and is killed rather quickly, it acts as a symbol for the reoccurring theme of the evilness in racism throughout the book, illustrates the courage that is gained from overcoming difficult situations, and being an experience that allows for the development of maturity. In a setting that is dominated by racism, such as in Maycomb, a majority of the population also have aspects of evilness due to the damaging effects of their racist behavior, which is represented by the rabid dog. During the Tom Robinson trial, Scout thought to herself how watching Judge Taylor was “like watching Atticus walk into the street, raise a rifle to his shoulder and pull the trigger, but watching
The town’s sheriff, Heck Tate, is called to kill the dog. Even the town’s sheriff asked Atticus, who the town would describe as “...civilized in his heart,” to shoot the mad dog. Atticus is very clear that he doesn’t want to do it when he says, “don’t waste time, Heck,” after Mr. Tate hands him the rifle. The main reason that Atticus was so hesitant about killing the dog was that he didn’t want Jem and Scout to believe, “...that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.” In many ways, the mad dog in this chapter symbolizes racism in the community.
I ought to have shot that dog myself, George. This is a quote from the book of mice and men by John Steinbeck. At the start of the book they show that Lennie can't control his strength by saying that he kills things he pets which also happens at the end of the story. This is just one way of mice and men use great foreshadowing to the point where you can predict the ending halfway through the book. The death of the mice at the start predicts the death of Curley's wife and Lennie's dog.
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.” Atticus is saying this to Jem to show him what real courage is. The mad dog that Atticus shoots can represent injustice. It represents injustice because it relates to the trial of Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson and Tim Johnson, both get shot and killed.
In this part of the book, there is an old dog and nobody wants to kill it. So they give the job to Atticus
In the book ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ written by Harper Lee, the concept of fear is presented and based on stereotypes. Maycomb County lives are mainly based upon stereotypes and fiction stories. Besides, being scared of Boo Radley was all because of what the children have heard from others about the Radley’s past and present. Furthermore fear is what we find in books because people will believe everything they see and read about.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the author uses different points of view to create dramatic tension in the courtroom. At the beginning of the courtroom scene, Scout and her brother Jem are observing the case from the balcony of the courtroom. During the courtroom scene where Tom Robinson was found guilty by the jury, the author used the point of view from the balcony where Scout was to explain how Scout observed how the jury was not able to look Tom in the eyes. This uses a first-person point of view as seen and described by Scout.
In this simple phrase we can see Atticus warning Jem of the dangers of the dead dog, however, this is also quite a symbolic scene and the dog can be symbolized as a portrayal of Bob Ewell who later attacked Jem and Scout, after which he wound up dead but, the memory of the hatred and trial still influence the actions of the community of Maycomb after exposing the
In ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, Harper Lee uses conflict to show that the presence of fear instills the most courage in people. To begin with, when Jem and Scout first arrive at Mrs. Dubose’s house to read to her, they are feeling anxious because Mrs. Dubose has always been critical of them. Their conflict has increased since Jem ruined all of Mrs. Dubose’s camellias as well. However, Jem and Scout know that they have to do this as a punishment for Jem’s actions. They knock, and are greeted by Mrs. Dubose’s helper, Jessie.
Firstly, Lee depicts the mad dog to represent racism and foreshadows Atticus’ willingness to shoot it, which shows that he wants to abolish racism. As the dog, Tim Johnson, walks down the street, everybody runs inside and locks their doors, fearing the abomination that stands before them. But as everyone does so, Atticus “takes the gun and walks out into the middle of the street…” where no one will stand, facing this monstrosity of an animal. “The rifle cracked. Tim Johnson leaped, flopped over and crumpled on the sidewalk...
Lee also states “he never went hunting, he did not play poker or fish or drink or smoke,” (Lee, 103).Lastly Lee shows “Mr. Finch!” she shouted, "Sweet!" “This is Cal. I swear to God there’s a mad dog down the street,” (Lee, 107). The conflict is that Atticus was the only “shot” at killing the dog, even though he didn't feel comfortable about it because he was retired.
Carlson suggests killing Candy’s dog and replacing it with another. Candy reluctantly agrees and Carlson kills the old dog with his Luger. After Candy’s dog is killed, it is said, “A shot sounded in the distance”. The man looked quickly at the old man. Every head turned toward him” (Steinbeck 49).
Jamie Neues Matthew Wilusz Language Arts II 29 March 2023 To Kill a Mockingbird and its Portrayal of Childhood Fear In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the fears of both Jem and Scout, which consisted of various rumors, myths, and stories, are false considering the lack of any true threat, at least when compared to the true fear felt during the attack by Bob Ewell. Fear is a core part of everyone’s lives, often changing as the person in question matures. This concept is portrayed through both Scout and Jem in Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.
