... on links to Cornwall, England. QUOTESSSSSSS Jeremy Finch, AKA Jem her brother who is four years her senior, provides brotherly love and security for Scout. There appears to be great respect between the siblings and although he does not like to show his love, Jem is extremely protective of his young sister. QUOTE Finally, Calpurnia, a black cook. Scouts first description of her ... is also revealed to be a? Dependable acquaintance to Scout. The novel is set in the 1930's, a time of economic depression in the United States. The small town of Maycombe carries a tradition of white - black s...

• Word Count: 1997
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... a fact that in eighth grade, children begin to learn about sex, drugs, and rape. The crime said to be committed in Maycomb County is the rape of Mayella Ewell by Tom Robinson, a black man who gains no support since the time period is the 1930's. Tom never lives to see the end of his trial. Although he is truly innocent, he is still proven guilty. Although ... critics may argue that the book sets bad examples for students, when a class of thirty students in the tenth grade was asked if they understood the real crime of untruthfulness that Bob and ... a hypocrite means to say one thing a...

• Word Count: 1863
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... 's hometown and this gave her reasons to know the society as deeply as she does. The people of Monroeville and other places in the South America recognised themselves and the part that they played in the society in the book; this illustrates the connection between the society in the 1930 and the fictional narrative. Having the book so accurate, the author can then hit the reader with more impact and can express her views ... offered people a New Deal' and told them there was nothing to fear but themselves'. This gave America, especially in the South, hope and optimism, as this was a time...

• Word Count: 1551
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School