Category: Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Plots and subplots in “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Literary Devices in Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Literary Devices Explanation Action The main action in the novel is that the children are fascinated with Boo Radley, the trial of Tom Robinson, and his demise. The rising action is the children’s fascination of Boo. The falling action is the threats of Bob Ewell to Atticus and Boo saving the children from Bob Ewell.… Read More Literary Devices in Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – CONFLICT
Tom Robinson versus Bob Ewell There is the major conflict between Tom and Bob Ewell, and this represents the person versus person conflict. The African American, Tom Robinson is accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. The trial is long, and it increases the segregation in the society. Atticus is white and he chooses… Read More Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – CONFLICT
Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – Summary
Jean Louise Finch or Scout is the narrator and the main character of the novel. Atticus Finch is her father, and he is a lawyer who holds a high moral standard. Jem is Scout’s brother. He is older but he shares her adventures. Dill is their friend who comes to visit during the summer.… Read More Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” – Summary
Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Historical Setting)
Historical Background to the novel The novel was set at a time when racial prejudice was dominant in the southern states. Harper Lee’s home state: Alabama was not immune to the racial challenges that existed in these segregated southern states. Blacks were forced to live in the segregated society. These blacks were also forced… Read More Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Historical Setting)
Characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Characters Jean Louise Finch (Scout) The main character and narrator. She tells the story of herself being a rebellious tomboy who is fierce towards those who challenge her. But she has a good heart and sees the goodness of people. Jeremy Finch (Jem) He is Scout’s older brother. He is quiet and reserved… Read More Characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
