Month: March 2015
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TKAM Chapter 3
In this chapter, we see a more masculine side to Scout’s whole tomboy personality because she beats up Walter Cunningham in the school playground. She does this due to Miss Caroline punishing her. As of Chapter 2 we understood the economic situation of the Cunninghams; the are very poor and that they repay debt with…
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TKAM Chapter 15
How is tension created and relieved? In chapter 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee creates tension and relieves it through Scout and through the situation that Atticus is in. In other words, Scout relieves the tension created by Atticus. “His face killed my joy. ” This quote depicts that tension is being created or,…
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TKAM Chapter 12
How is Calpurnia’s identity shown in Chapter 12? Calpurnia’s identity is shown as unidentifiable to her. Harper Lee implicitly illustrates that Calpurnia doesn’t understand who she is. In chapter 12 she says, “ Grew up down there between the Buford place and the Landin’. I’ve spent all my days workin’ for the Finches or the…
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Chapter 11 summary
How does Harper Lee present courage in Chapter 11? The definition of courage is being able to to face danger or pain without fear.With this in mind, I believe that Harper Lee shows courage in chapter 11 through Mrs Dubose. In the events of this chapter we meet Mrs Dubose for the first time, in…