ipl-logo

Bob Ewell To Kill A Mocking Bird Analysis

1894 Words8 Pages

TKAM Socratic Seminar Part Two Christian Flynn

The character that made me think the most in part two is Bob Ewell. Throughout part two, we as the audience can clearly tell that Bob Ewell is the guilty person in the court case, not Tom Robinson. Bob Ewell does have a significant part in the plot of the story, but also just made me think. I could tell full heartedly that Bob Ewell was guilty of the crime, yet in the book, characters could never see it. One thing that made me think the most was Bob Ewell’s true motives. After having Tom Robinson locked up and framing him as guilty, and after his eventual demise, Bob Ewell still persists in trying to hurt others linked to Tom. A character that I found to be similar to Bob is Mayella Ewell, …show more content…

Another theme from part two is: Racism affects more than just colored people, but all people. I believe the stronger of these two themes is the first. In chapter 12, the reverend of the all-black church, First Purchase, wants everybody to donate money to help Tom Robinson’s wife Helen. He knows that she and her family are going through hard times due to the absence of Tom so he decides to donate money to help her raise her children. This showed the kindness in dark times because Helen was going through a very hard time so the reverend helped her. Another example of my theme in the book is in chapter 28. In chapter 28, Jem and Scout are walking home from the high school after the halloween party. Upon hearing a noise, they believe it is just Cecil Jacobs. It is soon evident that someone is trying to attack them. After viciously being attacked by Bob Ewell, a man saves both Jem and Scout out of kindness. This man is revealed to be Arthur Radley. This shows kindness in dark times because Jem and Scout would both most likely have been killed if it were not for the kindness of Arthur Radley saving them. My final example of my theme in my book is in chapter 31. In chapter 31, Arthur Radley is still struggling with his fear of society so Scout decides to let him see Jem. After his odd time with Jem, he wishes to be taken home, so Scout shows kindness and walks him home, hand in hand. Similar to the time period this story takes place in, there are many dark things going on in the world in all parts. People are being murdered, hurt, and raped, and yet kindness is the light that shines through those dark times with the help of many people. There are threats in the world that people fear, but people always use kindness to help them through it. And, although racism is not as big of a threat as in the time of this story, there is

Show More
Related
134 Words | 1 Pages

Next, it is easy to tell that Mr. Bob Ewell and his daughter were more concerned about arresting Tom Robinson rather than the actual case. They were quick to point fingers, but they had trouble paying attention during the trial. When asked by Mr. Gilmer (the solicitor) if he was ambidextrous, Mr. Ewell responded by saying, “I most positively am not, I can use one hand good as the other.” Also, Mayella didn’t hesitate to accuse Tom of hitting her left eye even though Mr. Heck Tate clearly stated that her right eye was blackened. The two witnesses were ignorant and nervous throughout cross-examination.

Read More
686 Words | 3 Pages

In the story, the character Tom Robinson was accused of beating and molesting Mayella Ewell (daughter of Bob Ewell). As everyone in Maycomb county titles a person that defends African American “Nigger-Lover”, Atticus Finch (Scout and Jems father) is against that cliché; he is rather humble. Bob Ewell is one of the characters that slightly does not follow the law of life. He demands change but it is easier said than done; his definition of change is revenge. Ewell plans to take his revenge out on Atticus, Jem and, Scout for being witnesses of the humiliation he went through.

Read More
262 Words | 2 Pages

Scout go into a altercation with Francis because Francis called Scout a nigger lover. After that Scout punches Francis in the face which leads everyone believing that scout started the fight even though Scout and Francis know it’s not true. Uncle Jack punished Scout, that's when Scout says you ain’t fair to uncle Jack. This quote shows theme because it reveals a truth about life, and that truth is that the world is unfair.

Read More
428 Words | 2 Pages

One theme in To Kill a Mockingbird is that you need to stand in somebody else’s shoes to really understand them. The author, Harper Lee, develops this theme throughout the book. Atticus tells Scout she needs to consider things from another person’s point of view. When Mrs. Dubose dies, Jem learns this lesson as well. Scout gets to know Boo Radley when she stands in his shoes.

Read More
172 Words | 1 Pages

In the book To Kill a Mocking Jay by Harper Lee, the Ewell and Cunningham families are different in various ways. One difference is the level of respect they have for others. The Ewells have very little, if any respect for others. Burris Ewell is extremely rude to his teacher when she asks him to leave. He just “Laughed rudely” and says “ You ain’t sendin’ me home, missus.

Read More
707 Words | 3 Pages

Therefore, the theme of the story is too much pride can be a bad thing; the narrator lets his pride get the best of him and ends up killing Doodle. Three symbols that enrich the understanding of the story and relate to the theme are the Old Woman Swamp, the color red, and the scarlet ibis. The first symbol that enriches the understanding of the story

Read More
578 Words | 3 Pages

In Chapter 12 of Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird, there are many events and situations in which irony is used to support the theme of the chapter. An example of this is in the very beginning of the chapter, when Scout is concerned about how distant and moody Jem is acting, and asks Atticus, “’Reckon he’s got a tapeworm?’” (Lee 153), to which Atticus replies no, and that Jem is growing. This is dramatic irony because the readers understand that Jem is acting oddly because he’s growing, but Scout doesn’t know this until she asks Atticus about it. This quote supports the theme of Chapter 12 by showing when Jem started to grow distance from Scout, getting aggravated with her and telling her to stop bothering him, and shows how the children

Read More
1666 Words | 7 Pages

For instance, determination in Bob Ewell is involved in a variety of situations throughout the story. Bob Ewell is determined to be victorious in the case between his daughter, Mayella, and Tom Robinson. He is there for her to guide her through it alongside their lawyer, Mr. Gilmer. It is thought to be that Tom Robinson rapes Mayella Ewell one day. Bob Ewell arrives to the scene and sees Tom raping Mayella which leads to where Tom panics and runs off into the distance.

Read More
588 Words | 3 Pages

This underlying theme significantly contributes to the overall storyline providing a unique characterization to each character, allowing the reader to really experience the character’s emotional development through the novel. The theme of love can be identified from the very beginning of the novel.

Read More
969 Words | 4 Pages

With many characters and conflicts, there are bound to be many themes throughout the book. One major

Read More
270 Words | 2 Pages

I believe that the most important part of the book To Kill a Mockingbird is on page 282, when Judge Taylor is polling the jury on whether or not to let Tom Robinson free. I was astonished when the jury answered, “Guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty…” The jury’s response surprised and saddened me as it seemed that Tom Robinson would go free, thanks to Atticus’s defense. Atticus destroyed the prosecutor's case with a well thought out rebuttal; the verdict seemed to be blatantly obvious. But even though Tom should have gone free, he was sentenced to death for something, I believe, he didn’t do.

Read More
715 Words | 3 Pages

To Kill a Mockingbird has many of underlying themes such as racism, courage, respect, femininity, etc. But the theme that fits this book most appropriately is innocence and the harm caused to the innocent by evil and bigotry. Examples of this include Jem, Dill, Tom Robinson, Boo Radley. While all these characters have completely different personalities and circumstances they all have one thing in common. All of them were innocent at one point and were harmed by the evil of

Read More
214 Words | 1 Pages

2) My thoughts about themes from looking at them from the novel are themes are very important to develope the story plots, characters, conflicts and other crucial parts of the novel. I believe that the themes are the concepts that determine whether or not the author had done a

Read More
779 Words | 4 Pages

To me the best theme in the story is friendship. I believe that every person needs to show friendship to

Read More
1057 Words | 5 Pages

In chapter twelve a salesman tries to sell a bad tire to and Okie family and tries to take advantage of their vulnerable state. However the Okie family will not take it and instead risk going out on the road with the bad tire, eventually it stops leading to some assistance from by-passers. This actions that the Okie engaged in with the broken tire shows that even if in need for a tire that they will not get swindled by the wealthy because they are in need, then when the car stops they don’t panic but instead make a trailer and make things work by asking for a ride. Another example of the theme is in chapter 13 when Al asks Ma if she is scared of going to California, she answers him that she doesn’t think about it because she can’t do anything about what it will be like. This same thing happens in Chapter 16 when Al asks Tom what he thinks about moving forward.

Read More

More about Bob Ewell To Kill A Mocking Bird Analysis

Related Topics

Open Document