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Monday, January 25, 2016
To Kill a Mockingbird Section Two (Brandon Prasouvo)
This section was really interesting to read, however it felt kind of long. Although, throughout the chapters, you really start to see some new development in the characters. Harper Lee did a really good job in making the "transitions" of Jem's and Scout's phases of life smooth to read. It seemed almost natural and gradual, instead of choppy or as if they changed overnight. She also described the changes of each character using stories of supporting characters. For example, she didn't explicitly say that Jem is now more mature, instead, she used the whole story line of Mrs. Dubose to illustrate the growing maturity of Jem. There is more character development with Scout as well. Again, we see the change with help from another character, Calpurnia. Calpurnia takes the kids to church with her and from this, the kids gain perspective of how the times were and how different everything is outside their usual community. We see character development with Atticus as well, (which would eventually benefit the children in the long run), seeing him be accepting/loving towards everyone. I'm expecting to see even more changes as the book progresses, but in this section alone, I saw big change already!
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The use of anectodal evidence serves to develop the characters in a humanistic way. Have you analyzed this method of character development through the lens of humanity? I think Harper Lee gives us a glimpse of the good (Atticus) and the bad (Dubose) in humans. The anticlimactic progression of the exposition may be purposeful in detailing Scout's development through childhood. I think this piece will continue to draw upon the traits of humanity to develop the plot and support the theme.
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus's influences on Scout and Jem are primarily focused on in this section to serve as a catalyst in their growth. I agree that characters like Atticus and Calpurnia will play a major role in the development of both Scout and Jem as they slowly maje transition out of childhood.
ReplyDeleteScout is one main character that developed change. With growing up, came change - in the lessons Scout learned and in what was expected of her. One thing Scout struggled with was behaving in lady-like manner. Everytime someone said something negative she tried to fight. Now that she is developing change, she tries to avoid fighting the most she can. An important change is how she sees the world now.
ReplyDeleteGreat insight on the different transitions throughout the story. Do you think Calpurnica will continue to expose the children to different perspectives of life as you explained briefly through church? I think she provides a sort of different light to the children's lives and their character development as a whole.
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