To Kill A Mockingbird Research Paper

Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird explores the relationship between adults and children. The story is told by a young narrator named Scout Finch. Lee’s portrayal of the adult characters and their interactions with the kids shows she believes that adult respect for children is important. The way Atticus Finch, Jem and Scout’s father guides and protects the children reveals Lee’s views on this subject. She believes that it's important for adults to show respect for children. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Miss Carolin shows respect for her students, except towards Scouts. Scout tries to explain why Walter wouldn't take Miss Caroline quarter, but Miss Caroline didn’t like that. Instead she grabbed Scout by the collar, took her

She gave her “half a dozen little pats” then made her stand in the corner. This is all because she tried to explain something. This shows disrespect because Miss Caroline did not listen to Scout at all and just hit her. Another example is Miss Caroline was confused about what Burris Ewells meant when he said he wouldn't be returning for the rest of the year, but since he didn't answer, another student explained. Since the last time Scout tried to explain, she got punished, so she says, “I wondered if this explanation would be as unsuccessful as my attempt. But Miss Caroline seemed to listen” (136). Miss Caroline listens to the boy, even though she wouldn't listen to Scout. She didn't get mad at all, and the boy’s attempt was successful. This shows respect because Miss. Caroline listened to the boy and didn't just straight up punish him like she did Scout. This shows how Miss Caroline shows respect to her students, except Scout. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Uncle Jack shows respect for his nieces and nephews. Uncle Jack is talking to Atticus in the living room and Jack is telling Atticus how he doesn't want to marry or have kids. Atticus reassures Jack that he has a lot to learn, and Jack says, “I