NOTE CARDS The student will compile 15 pieces of evidence and commentary using their PRIMARY and SECONDARY sources. The student MUST use at least one piece of evidence form EACH secondary source AND their primary source. For each note card, the student must provide the citation of the source, the quote they’re focusing on, and a line of commentary analyzing the quote. Note Cards MUST be formatted like the following example: Note Cards MUST be formatted like the following example: Example: Source: Fuller, Margaret. “Summer on the Lakes.” Ed. Mason Wade. The Writings of Margaret Fuller. New York: Viking, 1941. 5-104. Print. Quote: “Her travel away from New England to visit such places as Niagara Falls, Mackinac Island, and Rock River, Illinois, …show more content…
This realization will impact the way she reacts to injustices that surround her. Source 8: Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1960. Quote 8: “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing” (Lee 20). Commentary 8: This quote shows what Scout thinks when she sees injustice. Source 9: Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1960. Quote 9: “You never really understand a person until considering things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 33). Commentary 9: This quote helps portray Scout as respectful and thoughtful when she reacts to injustices. Source 10: Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1960. Quote 10: “‘You're not gonna change any of them by talkin' right, they've got to want to learn themselves, and when they don't want to learn there's nothing you can do but keep your mouth shut or talk their language’” (Tavernier-Courbin 41-60). Commentary 10: This is a very kind quote from Calpurinia because Scout can see the first hand experience of someone who experiences injustice. Source
Mockingbird in Everyday Lives “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird. ”(119) In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Atticus uses this quote to teach that it is wrong to harm innocent creatures.
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee explores the theme of empathy through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in the 1930s in Maycomb, Alabama. The novel begins with the memorable quote from Atticus Finch, Scout's father, who states, "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. " This sets the stage for the overarching message of the novel, which is that it is wrong to harm innocent beings, like the mockingbirds, who bring joy to the world. Through Scout's interactions with a cast of diverse and strongly opinionated characters, Lee demonstrates the power of empathy and its ability to bring people together and break down barriers.
In the book To Kill A Mockingbird and Of Mice And Men, almost most of the characters lie about something. People lie even if they’re innocent because they want to protect themselves from being an outcast. Calpurnia lies about being able to read, Dolphus Raymond lies about being an alcoholic, and even worse, Mayella lies about Tom Robinson raping her. All of these false accusations lead to consequences and the only reason these people did this is because they’re too worried about their social standing in their community and they don’t want to be looked at any differently than anybody else.
An Analysis of Empathy in To Kill Mockingbird Atticus Finch once claimed that “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 33). The novel To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee, who intertwines the themes of empathy and prejudice to exhibit the development of children in the 1930s. The storyline takes place during the 1930s in the small conservative town of Maycomb, Alabama.
Throughout the novel, Scout is faced with situations that challenge her understanding and compassion for others, particularly in the context of racism and misogyny. For instance, when Scout learns about the treatment of Tom Robinson, a black man wrongly accused of rape, she is forced to confront the reality of racial injustice and question her beliefs about fairness and justice. As she becomes more aware of how racism and misogyny pervade her community, she experiences a growing sense of frustration and anger, struggling to reconcile her empathy with the harsh realities of the world around her. In the novel, Lee attempts to explores the concept that empathy is not always easy but is a continuous journey of growth and self-reflection. Through Scout's struggles, the novel highlights how privilege and power can blind individuals to the experiences of others and the importance of examining one's own biases and prejudices to cultivate a deeper understanding and empathy.
To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird is about a lawyer named Atticus who chooses to defend a African-American man named Tom just as equally as he would defend a white man in a court room. This novel takes place in the 1930's when there was racism going on between blacks and whites. Atticus is a person in the novel who choose to learn to understand others. By showing that he does this, his quote said “ You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” In this novel there are a couple of people who have trouble understanding people, not understanding people, and doing a little bit of both.
This quote is very interesting because I don’t understand why Scout’s teacher became so mad with Scout. Why did Scout’s teacher punish/ become mad with Scout after she discovered that Scout can read. I think that she was frustrated with Scout because the teacher’s job is to teach the students/ children to read and learn.
You can tell that Scout was very innocent in some things and she didn’t quit understand them. But this quotes explains to the audience, that when a child is curious about something or is asking you about something, you need to answer them. They’re children who are full of curiosity and when they notice something weird they try to find a way to answer the questions they have. In this quotes it explains how Scout began to wonder about things, she noticed that in Maycomb it was very difficult for people to get along because of the diversity.
Calpurnia is an ideal influence for Scout’s coming of age moments. She teaches Scout the importance of manners, and treating people with respect. When Walter Cunningham comes to eat lunch with Scout and Jem one day, Scout
Don't say nigger Scout. That's Common"" (99). Ryan 2 In the novel, respect for everyone and the coexistence of good and evil are themes that support this quote.
This quote emphasizes Atticus' belief in the value of understanding and tolerance for others. He also teaches Scout to avoid judging others, as he says, "Before you can live a part of somebody else's life, you gotta spend a lot of time in their skin" (Chapter 28, page 316). This demonstrates Atticus' belief that understanding and tolerance go hand in hand, and that it is important to understand others before passing judgment on
In Harper Lee's famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the themes of sin, understanding, empathy, and the complexities of human nature are prominent ideas that run throughout the story. This chapter helps us explore right and wrong. It also helps us to understand and have empathy for people. Chapter 11 is a crucial part of the book where these themes become more apparent. Lee skillfully portrays their presence both on the surface and in the larger perspective.
In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee three main quotes that teaches both Jem and Scout life lessons are “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (33) , “it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird” (103), and “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them” (323). These quotes are simple yet have a deep hidden meaning behind it that takes a lot of thinking that both Scout and Jem have to learn that they can’t just assume things about people without really knowing them, and that you are not allowed to destroy an innocent person that has done nothing to you. In the scene the quote “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (33) mainly
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is a timeless classic that explores themes of racism, prejudice, justice, and innocence. The novel is set in the 1930s in Maycomb, a small town in Alabama, and follows the story of Scout Finch, a young girl, and her family. The novel has a profound impact on its readers, and it is considered to be one of the greatest works of American literature. In this essay, I will explore the importance of five quotes from the novel and how they relate to the themes of the book. “Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”