To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 9-12: Representation

The focus of chapters 15-20 is the trial of black man accused of rape. In this section of the novel, the contrast between the black and white people is evident. This picture is a metaphoric representation of the black and white in all of us. In the image you cannot see whether the man is black or white, representing the meaninglessness of skin colour vs. what is inside.

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During these chapters, the reader is aware of Jem’s sudden transition from immature child to mature teenager, and of Scout’s unchanging childishness, giving her an innocent appearance. At this period in the novel, these dynamic and static characteristics are important to reader, so they may see the different points of view. Jem’s advancement provides him with a better understanding of the current situation. The author further demonstrates this with a change in Jem’s diction; his speech becomes more elegant and intuitive. Scout’s naïveté is pure and childlike, yet sometimes a saving grace to circumstances that seem to be beyond the rescue of a mature adult (i.e. pages 204-205).  Her perspective on life is fresh and uncorrupted, as she always looks for the good in people.

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As the novel progresses the trial of Tom Robinson approaches, suspense is building. Evil appears at large for the first time when the trial begins and Bob Ewell testifies and tells his side of the story. The author points out the threat evil can have on innocence; Mr. Ewell has the control to destroy the life of a blameless man. This is a metaphor for racism in the South, where white people are prejudiced against black people causing drastic harm. Bob Ewell’s blatant lying at court is an example of the darker, dishonourable side of the South. At the same time, the reader sees the honourable behaviour of Atticus, as he defends Robinson. The juxtaposition of good and evil ingeniously creates suspense.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 12-20: Literature Web

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