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To Kill A Mockingbird (Summary (Scout Finch is the one telling this story…
To Kill A Mockingbird
Summary
Scout Finch is the one telling this story through her eyes you learn about her father Atticus Finch who is an attorney who strives to prove the innocence of a black man who is accused of raping a white woman and about Boo Radley, a mysterious neighbor who saves Scout and her brother Jem from being killed.
Diction
The author uses southern diction throughout the story, for example, "nigger-lover is just one of those terms that don't mean anything - like snot-nose." This quote lets you know that they are in the South because all Southern people refer to blacks as "niggers"
Imagery
Imagery is lively throughout this passage so that the author can achieve what they need to. For example, "As he raised his right hand, the useless one slipped off the Bible and hit the clerk's table." This is filled with imagery so that the reader can visualize what is happening.
Plot Diagram
A young black man is accused of raping a white woman, and Atticus is asked to defend him. This is not easy due to the fact that prejudice was still lively during this time in the southern states.
Detail
The Finch family is reasonably well off in comparison to the rest of society. Their town is going through a depression so many people are not doing too well. The father of Jem and Scout is Atticus and he is a widowed man.
Point of View
The story is told in first person by Scout, the little girl.
Syntax
Scout and Jem are children of the South. They speak often in Southern slang. "Shoot no wonder, then," said Jem, jerking his thumb at me.
Figurative Language
"He walked quickly, but I thought he moved like a underwater swimmer." Scout is describing her dad, Atticus, as he walks toward Tim Johnson.
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Tone
The tone constantly shifts from chapter to chapter but the overall tone is one of hope and promise for a better world in the future.
Theme
The main theme brought to the reader in this novel is to destroy innocence. Throughout the book, a number of characters such as Scout and Jem are derived of their innocence due to the fact that they are shown how cruel the world can be.