... is often threatened by the evil of life. The horror of the fire incident was mitigated by the understanding, unity, sympathy and thoughtfulness of the people in helping Ms. Maudie. The fire incident is significant to reveal how the worst of situations usually bring out the best in people. "Grieving, child? Why, I hated that old cow barn. Though of sttin" fire to it a hundred times myself, except they"d lock me up". Ms. ... affecting not only Ms. Maudie but the whole town. This fire made Ms. Maudie lose her belongings and the men of Maycomb had to help push the "old fire truck". This fir...

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... most probably brainwashed him to stay @ home. They obviously didn't tie him or lock boo at home, they most probably influenced him to stay at home. so his parents and the people who spread rumours of him have made him a mockingbird. Boo is one also bcoz he is vulnerable ... Instead, we realise that we pity him in his plight, having been ostracised by society becos he doesnt conform. This thus adds to the symbol of the mockingbird as he is one of the crucial person in bringing it out. Dolphus Raymond -- marries a coloured woman, "breaks" societal rules. At first, Scout describes him as .....

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• Grade Level: High School