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How Is Jem Presented In To Kill A Mockingbird

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1. How is this theme presented in the novel? Is it presented directly or indirectly?

This theme is presented directly in the novel. It is clear to the reader that the town of Maycomb has a range of good characters and evil characters. There are also good thing sand evil things that occur in the novel.

2. Provide at least two examples of where this theme is presented (including chapter, page number and explanation).

C1,P16 : Jem, Scout and Dill explain/talk about Boo Radley. He is considered an evil presence in the book. Jem says he dines on raw cats and squirrels, his teeth are yellow and rotten and his eyes popped.

C8,P96 : When Jem and Scout were outside watching Miss Maudie’s house burn, Scout received a blanket and didn’t noticed until Atticus saw it later that evening. The children had thought Boo Radley to be evil, until Atticus told them that Boo gave Scout the blanket. This event changed Jem and Scout’s perspective on Boo from an evil, no good man to a thoughtful person. …show more content…

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