... is prepared to risk her reputation for what she knows as right. Another example of someone showing true courage is when Miss Maudie Atkinson defends Atticus at the missionary tea party. "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"(233). This is an excellent example of how ... Miss Maudie is willing to sacrifice her reputation in the pursuit of what is right. Miss Maudie's reputation is important to her and all of the ladies in her missionary circle. In the act of sticking up ... she knows is right. She feels that sticking up for Atticus is the right thing to do. Another example involvin...

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... song. In the novel, the mockingbird symbolises Boo Radley and Tom Robinson, who were both peaceful people who never did any harm. To kill or harm them would be a sin. Miss Maudie explained this statement to Scout and Jem when she alleged: "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest ... be. Acts of kindness were shown when Boo left presents for Scout and Jem in the hollow trunk of an oak tree, as well as covering Scout with a blanket during Miss Maudie's fire. However, it was not until he saved Jem and Scout's life from ...

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... Scout and Jem and wants them to know he truly cares, which shows that he is courageous. Later on in To Kill a Mockingbird, Boo also puts a blanket over Scout during Miss. Maudie's house fire. When Scout questions of who to thank after realizing there was a blanket placed upon her shoulders, she says, " 'Thank who?' I asked. 'Boo Radley. You were ... ...

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... thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" (103). A mockingbird could represent an easy victim due to its utter innocence, just like Miss Maudie mentioned in the above quote, they do not do anything but chirp. They are not going to hurt anyone, but there are still people who will hurt them due to ... ...

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... 's immaturity because he was willing to lose his life in order to keep his father's respect, a very risky move. As the novel progressed, so did Jem's maturity. One cold night, Miss Maudie Atkinson's house caught fire. Jem and Scout had to stand outside by the Radley gate in case their house burned down too. While waiting, Boo Radley puts a blanket on Scout ... ...

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... or to really publicly voice their opinions. This further exemplifies the stereotype that men are seen as the women's protectors as they are considered somewhat frail and susceptible. Atticus states "Miss. Maudie can't serve on a jury because she's a woman ", which further proves the males lack of trust and dominance of the female abilities during this time period. Secondly, the behaviour of many ... ...

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... . The children then go back to school during the last weeks of summer, and there is a cold weather throughout their town, and it begins to snow. One day, their neighbor, Miss Maudie's house burns down and Scout and Jem have to stand outside their own house, because it also might burn down. When Scout and Jem are shivering in the cold, someone ... ...

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... . The children then go back to school during the last weeks of summer, and there is a cold weather throughout their town, and it begins to snow. One day, their neighbor, Miss Maudie's house burns down and Scout and Jem have to stand outside their own house, because it also might burn down. When Scout and Jem are shivering in the cold, someone ... ...

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