English Exam Revision
Q1 Discuss how one text that you have studied is constructed to represent an idea about our world
The narrative To Kill a Mockingbird has ingrained the ideas of racial prejudice, especially in the courts of American, growing up and courage through the in-depth character analysis of Atticus Finch and his values that he demonstrates and also through the perspective of Jem and Scout. This can be Cleary demonstrated through the use of narrative and language features.
The Idea of Racial prejudice has been ingrained in To Kill a Mockingbird through the perspectives of Scout and Tom Robinson. This has been achieved through the effective use of Hyperbole and repetition.
"Tom Robinson was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed."
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court, just like I am now...scared I'd hafta face up to something i didn't do"
This demonstrates the unfair advantage that Americans with white skins had in society. The fact that as soon as she opened her mouth, he was dead. indicates that white people have dominance over black people and that their word meant nothing. Also demonstrates juxtaposition in the fact that courts are meant to uphold justice does not create bias
The idea of growing up and the genre of bildungsroman have been ingrained through the character action and construction of Scout and Jem Finch. This is done through the careful use of Symbolism and Dialogue
"Jem was certainly never cruel to animals, but i had never known his charity to embrace the inspect world..."why couldn't i mash him"..."because they don't bother you"
"scout I think I'm beginning to understand... why Boo Radley stayed shut up in the house all this time... it's because he wants to stay inside"
This demonstrates a large meaning than just squashing bugs, it shows how Jem as reached the maturity to be able to understand why his dad values peace and equality so much. After his previous experiences he has learnt that the world isn't perfect. This quote can be symbolised as the larger meaning of the book that African Americans are treated unfairly despite their innocence. therefore, this concept of growing up has clearly been reached
The Idea of courage without physical action has been ingrained the narrative To Kill a Mockingbird through the perspectives of Scout Finch and the values that Atticus finch uphold and the actions he performs. This is clearly seen through the effective use of repetition and Characterisation.
"If I didn't, i couldn't hold my head up in town, i couldn't represent this county."
" I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand."
This demonstrates the traditional values of the town of Maycomb and conforms to the idea of the 'Man Box'. Demonstrating the Atticus finch was different as he valued values which were right such as justice and equality. He was putting himself in grave danger by going against the racist values of the town as people such as him were often lynched for siding with Arican Americans This demonstrates that true courage is standing for what is right in the face of persecution.
Quotes
"Tom Robinson was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court, just like now... scared i would hafta face up to something I didn't do
Jem was certainly never cruel to animals, but i had never known his charity to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't I mash him"..."because they don't bother you"
Scout I'm beginning to understand why... Boo Radley has stayed shut up in the house all this time.... it's because he wants to stay inside"
If I didn't, I could hold up my head in town, i couldn't represent this county
I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand."
The sun on my skin= I love everything to do with the water, ever since my Mum put me in the water at a ripened age of 2. My Mum isn't very enthusiastic about the water, so whenever I get to go to dieback beach 23km from my house, I do everything I can to enjoy it. But I mean what's not to love. The warm rays of light beaming on my glowing face, the constant white noise created by the overlapping ripples of waves, the soft white, untouched sand beneath my feet, the clear blue sea that goes off into the vast horizon. I can't think of a place I'd rather be. Dad always told me that he, " found comfort in the rhythm of the sea" and I couldn't agree more. Life is hard, out of balanced and in general chaotic. I like not many other people, have a calling to the water. Every minute I was in the water I felt like belonged, like nothing could bother me. it was my escape from the world.
Qutoes memory
Tom Robinson was a dead man the minute Mayella Eell opened her mouth and screamed
No Suh, I's scqared I'd be in court, just like now... cared I would hafta face up to something I didn't do."
Jem certainly was never cruel to animals, but i had never known his charity to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't I mash him"..."because they don't bother you"
Scout I'm beginning to understand...Why boo Radley stayed shut up in the house all this time... it's because he wants to be inside.
If I didn't, I couldn't hold my head up in town, I couldn't represent this county.
I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea theat courage is a man with a gun in his hand.
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court, just like now... scared I'd hafta face up to what i didn't do
I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun ih his hand
Scout I'm beginning to understand... Why Boo Radley has stayed shut up in the house all this time... it's because he wants to stay inside.
Jem certainly wasn't cruel to animals, but I had never known his charity to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't I mash him"..."because they don't bother you"
If I didn't, I couldn't hold my head up in town, i couldn't represent this county.
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court, like I am now... scared I'd hafta face up to something I didn't do
Jem certainly wasn't cruel to animals, but I had never known his charity to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't i mash him"..."because they don't bother you"
I wanted to show what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court, just like now... scared I'd hafta face up to something i didn't do.
Jem certainly was never cruel to animals, but i has never known his charity to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't i mash him"..." because they didn't bother you"
Qutoes
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court like I am now... scared I would hafta face up to something I didn't do
Tom Robinson was dead the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed
Jem certainly was never cruel to animals, but I have never known him to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't I mash him"..."because they don't bother you"
Scout, I think I'm beginning to understand... why Boo Radley has stayed shut up in the house all this time... it's because he wants to stay inside.
If I didn't, I couldn't hold my head up in town, I couldn't represent this county
I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.
Qutoes
Tom Robinson was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed.
No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court like I am now... scared I'd hafta face up to something I didn't do
Jem certainly was never cruel to animals, but I had never known him to embrace the charity of the inspect world. "Why couldn't I Mash him"... "because they don't bother you."
Scout I'm beginning to understand... why Boo Radley has stayed shut up inside the house all this time... it's because he wants to stay inside"
I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.
If I didn't, I couldn't hold my head up in town, I couldn't represent this county.
Final Notes
The Idea of racial prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird the courts has been established through the use of repetition and hyperbole. This is highlighted through the biased court case of Tom Robinson.
"No Suh, I's scared I'd be in court like I am now... scared I'd hafta face up to something I didn't do
Tom Robinson was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed
The Idea of growing up in to kill a Mockingbird has been expertly achieved through the use of symbolism and growing up. This has been highlighted through the perspective of Scout and the characterisation of Jem.
Jem certainly was never cruel to animals; however, I never knew his charity to embrace the inspect world. "Why couldn't mash him? "..."because they don't bother you"
Scout, I think I'm beginning to understand.... why Boo Radley has stayed shut up in the house all this time... It's because he wants to stay inside
The idea of true courage has been clearly demonstrated in To Kill a Mockingbird through the careful use of Repetition and Metaphor. This has been highlighted through the Values of Atticus finch.
I wanted to show you what true courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.
If I didn't, I couldn't hold my head up in town, I couldn't represent this county
The fact that he is scared in court shows juxtaposition. The repetition of the word scared also demonstrates his little beliefs in winning the court case
This exaggeration has been used to demonstrate that African Americans had no chance against the voice of a white lady. The term a minute has been used to show how ingrained it is in society as discrimination is second nature for all people in Maycomb.
The use of symbolism shows how Jem is beginning to understand his father's values of equality. It symbolises the harsh treatment of African Americans. it shows Jem growth in Maturity
It shows how through complex situation growth and development of key issues arises. Being exposed to real world experiences allows for children to better understand the complex issues that occur. This can be seen as he is finally realising why Boo Radley has stayed shut up in the house all this time
The true Idea of courage has been clearly explored through the use of a meaningful metaphor. "Courage is a man with a gun in his hand", has been used to demonstrate how Aticuss makes a mochary