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To Kill A Mockingbird Identity Analysis

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The Creation of an Identity The social norms of society can pressure individuals who do not conform which can lead to the creation of his or her identity. This new identity can alter how he or she react to certain events. The creation of one’s identity can change how society perceives them. One simple change can lead to multiple dramatic unpleasant consequences.An individual’s experiences in life can affect his or her identity in a way that changes how they perceive society. The creation of an individual’s identity relies on one’s personal beliefs. This is formed when an individual chooses to not conform to their society. In the story, ”Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker, > background info about the story < Dee states,” You just don’t understand,” …show more content…

Consequently, the transition from one’s childhood to adulthood can significantly impact how a person could react and perceive certain events. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout states,” Well, it it’d be like killing a Mockingbird, wouldn’t it”(Lee 370). Harper Lee uses this quote in order to show contrast between Scout’s old and new character. Harper’s purpose for tying back the information from the beginning of the chapter was to show contrast of beginning and the end. With that in mind, Scout shows that she is developing her identity by becoming more mature when she finally understands that Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are represented as a Mockingbird figure. With that in mind, Scout states in the end of the book,”I looked behind me. To the left of the brown door was a long shuttered window. I walked to it, stood in front of it, and turned around”(282). This quote also shows that Scout is beginning to retell the events in Boo Radley’s perspective by standing in front of the window. As Scout stated,” One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough”(283). Harper Lee shows that Atticus’s life lesson are impacting Scout’s new identity. Acknowledging all of this information, Scout’s identity is beginning to develop as she begins to truly see the town of Maycomb. Other than Scout, …show more content…

This is formed when the person transitions from the childhood to adulthood state. This makes them perceive society in a newly different way that makes them look back to their childhood. Once the individual begins to grows up, they will have different beliefs and mindset about the experiences that has impacted them the most. Finally, the background of an individual determines the personal beliefs and action that they have on society. The most beneficial factor that creates our identity really comes down to our history and views with

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