To Kill a Mockingbird is often questioned among many people due to prejudices of characters, the towns, and the times. It’s also called offensive to todays readers, but it can be a worthwhile book to read because it has many lessons to learn from within the story.
The book To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic because it resonates about emotions, personal growth, and becoming more aware of the world around you this is why younger people can easily enjoy this book.
Some reasons people like the book is because they are challenged and changed by it . Although there are many things that can offend people
(Race. Justice. Inclusion. Tolerance. Loyalty. Family. Innocence.
Ethics. Values.) there is still a lot to lve about this book. The book
(which was published in 1960) was written by Harper Lee and throughout the time that she was reading the book it was based off of some of the things that happen in everyday life, its something that was written heartfelt and truthfully and reflects on how Harper Lee felt throughout the time period that she was writing the book.
There are many reasons that people of all ages should read the book.
Firstly it teaches morals such as no discriminations, that lives are lied the way that people want it to be. The book shows that people have the freedom to choose the life that they want to live. Secondly, it has hilarious moments even though there are some solemn scenes. It makes up for some of the nervewracking scenes
the discussion of a juror who had been picked for the jury but now was claiming that he could not participate because he was a producer for low-budget movie and filming had started the week of the trial. The judge questioned the juror on why he had not claimed at the beginning that he would not be able to serve in the jury and instead decided to remain silent. The judge’s conclusion was that the juror thought he would only have to serve in the jury for one day then claim he could not continue to serve…
attempting to help his case, and to give himself a chance. He says things like calling his enemies his “dangerous accusers“ then explains their root causes of falsity to discredit them, and he says, “gentlemen, I have no part in it.” trying to get the jury to see his side and for them to take him as he comes, not as how they have perceived him as before he had a chance to speak before them. He knows what kind of challenging situation he is getting himself into saying, “I must surely defend myself and…
1. Voir dire: “to speak the truth”. The forum used by judge/attorney to question prospective jurors 2. Rodney King case: Jury=10 whites, 1 asian, 1 mexican. Held in location that favored defense 3. Implicit personality theory: A person’s organized network of preconceptions about how certain attributes are related to one another and behavior. a. Hats preemptive strike, never accept jurors of Ps 4. Internal /external locust of control: differ in beliefs about whether their lives…
Taylor Anzalone Mrs. Henry English 10.1 15 October 2014 To Kill or Not to Kill The death penalty, a capital crime decided by a jury to be given to individuals that have committed gruesome murders, but what happens when the defendant is mentally retarded? States vary on the requirements they have for a defendant to be considered mentally retarded. In California and other parts of the United States a person must meet three requirements to be considered mentally retarded "I.Q of 70or below… Difficulty…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee it incorporates a slew of symbols and symbolism. An example of that is the mockingbird which is most talked about and is highly focused on. That it is an example of innocence and it doesn't do anyone any harm but it is rather there for enjoyment. But another symbol to consider would be the mad dog presented in chapter 10. Tim Johnson was his name, he was not always rabid, instead loved and cared for, the town pet. He was…
VERDICT • The jury will turn to deliberation to review the trial and discuss the evidence they have seen and review the evidence available and see if the charges the prosecution has brought coincide with the facts they have been presented. • When all jurors have come to their verdict they will be submitted to the jury foreman who will count the votes, if any or all jurors find you not guilty of the charges levied…
novel about a man named Hercule Poirot who is a private detective and retired Belgian police office that is trying to solve a case about a murder on the Orient express which is a train that goes from Istanbul to London. This is the conflict in the book and it’s started by the rising action of him needing to return to London for business, but gets caught up by the train getting stuck in a snow bank. The man who was murdered was named Ratchett, who had got away with kidnapping and murder of a 3 year…
WOW! To Kill A Mockingbird has been a popular book for many years. The reason for this is it brings out a main theme which was common back then and still happens now. The theme of racism is seen in the book mainly at Tom Robinson's trial. The Ewell family represents the pride that whites had for innocent blacks. There were many cases like the Tom Robinson case, an important one is the Scottsboro Boys, which took over 20 years to solve. The court rulings in the early 1900’s were based on race and…
young white woman, Miss Skeeter, who interviews black women that are maids (known as “the help”) who serve white families; and anonymously publishes a book about it. However the story takes place during the 1960’s in Jackson, Mississippi (which is known as one of the most racist states in the country). Indicating that Miss Skeeter had to publish the book anonymously and change the names of the maids, bosses, and the location to ensure safety for her and the help. This is a violation because Miss Skeeter…
The trial process for a criminal case is as follows:The Jury selections: Jurors are selected from the jury pool of available jurors.Opening Statement: The prosecution and the defenses in detail present their case and theirexpectations of what each side wants to achieve.Presentation of Evidence and Witnesses Testimony: The prosecution begins the trial by presentingtheir case first. The defense then has their chance to ask questions and cross exam the witness.Closing Arguments: The attorneys for…