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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
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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.
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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
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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
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The process essay is writing that seeks to explain the way that an idea or thing is done or the way that an idea or thing works by giving a step-by-step explanation. The explanation may be about a concrete process (how to prepare a meal or how to plant flowers) or an abstract process (how
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Vivid vs. Vague Language The sensory details you select in your writing should create for your reader the same picture you have in your mind. Instead of using vague, general words, your sensory language should be concrete and sensory-packed. This makes the difference between vivid and vague language. Vague Vivid The food was unappetizing The
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Learning is that life long process that never stops. You are never too old to learn and you are never too ‘stupid” to learn. We learn at different paces and at different times. So what may be easy for one person may not be the same for another person. But that does not mean that
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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY Descriptive writing seeks to make sensory details vividly present to the reader in many kinds of writing. An argumentative paper, for example, may use descriptive writing to make a position more persuasive. Showing vs. telling Telling: The empty bedroom smelled stale and was lacking furniture or floor covering; the double window lacked curtains
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Parts of the business letter and formatting the business letter Sender’s address The sender’s address is at the top of the letter and one line above the date. Do not write the name or title of the sender in the address as this is included in the letter’s closing Date The date line indicates the
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Electronic mails or emails are like letters, but emails are sent via the internet to a recipient. An email address is unique to the user and is vital to receiving emails. The format for an email is: From: (Who is sending the email – janine@yahoo.com) To: (Who is receiving the email to– hal@gmail.com) Cc: (Who
