Essays Tagged: "Dill"

A review of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mocking Bird"

e Ewells, at least I think so, but Jem says that it started out way before that in the summer that 'Dill' came to us, it was his idea to try to get Boo Radley to come out of his house. I was being wis ... d to have never been seen by anyone but his family for many years ever since he stabbed his father. Dill had the 'brilliant' idea that they should try to get Boo Radley to come out so they could see h ...

(4 pages) 68 1 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

racism in the 1930 in "To Kill A Mockinbird" by Harper Lee

rtant role in the development of both Scout and Jem. In the beginning of the story, Jem, Scout, and Dill fabricate horror stories about Boo. They find Boo as a character of their amusement, and one wh ... t was cold. Boo was the one putting 'gifts' in the tree. Boo even sewed up Jem's pants that tore on Dill's last night. Boo was the one who saved their lives. On the contrary to Scout's primary belief, ...

(4 pages) 34 0 3.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

This essay is about the main themes in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Nelle Harper Lee,and how the themes are each important to the story.

end. In the beginning she was immature and mischievious. She was always playing around with Jem and Dill trying to sneek a look at Boo Radley. She doesn't take the time or effort to find out who the r ...

(2 pages) 75 1 3.8 May/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee

by doing boy things). And you can't forget their black maid. Her name is Calpurnia.Miss Rachael is Dill's aunt that lives in Maycomb. Dill is a friends with Jem and Scout. According to Scout they are ... n the United States.The story begins during the summer when Scout and Jem meet a new playmate named Dill who has come from Mississippi to spend the summer with his Aunt Rachael. Dill is fascinated by ...

(5 pages) 87 1 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee

better known as Jem. Scout looked up to Jemand followed in his footsteps. For example, when Jemand Dill Harris were planning to go to Boo Radly'shouse to place a note on the window Scout insistedthat ... one. Themockingbird symbolizes how people try to mind theirown business, but society won't let them.Dill Harris would be a symbol of the mockingbird,because he is a victim of society. Dill was repeate ...

(4 pages) 62 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

The coming of age shown throughout the book "To Kill A Mocking Bird" by Harper Lee

he should say 'Night, Scout.' There are also many otherincidents, like when he goes out and teaches Dill how to swim. Jem also goesthrough some bad social change when he turns 'twelve. He is difficult ... d it would have showthat Jem didn't really have an adult role. Also another reason is when Jemtells Dill that he shouldn't touch Boo's house because if Boo kills him no onewill be around to keep an ey ...

(3 pages) 50 1 4.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

A complete characterization of six charcters form the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This essay only needs a well writen conclusion.

is a recluse who never sets foot outside of his house, Boo grabs the imaginations of Scout, Jem and Dill. He is a powerful symbol of goodness, he leaves little presents for Scout and Jem. Boo gives th ... neighbor of the Finch's and a role model for Scout. Miss Maudie shows respect toward Jem, Scout and Dill by allowing them to explore in her yard and baking special cakes for them. Miss Maudie takes pr ...

(4 pages) 108 0 4.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird: An American Classic

evolves in the life of a little girl named Scout, together with her older brother Jem, their friend Dill, and their lawyer father Atticus Finch. The whole story started in the summer when the siblings ... and their lawyer father Atticus Finch. The whole story started in the summer when the siblings met Dill, due to their curiosity to their mysterious neighbor Boo Radley, that is said to be crazy and d ...

(3 pages) 35 1 3.4 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird - Book Report

etter known as Jem. Scout looked up to Jem and followed in his footsteps. For example, when Jem and Dill Harris were planning to go to Boo Radly's house to place a note on the window Scout insisted th ... . The mockingbird symbolizes how people try to mind their own business, but society won't let them. Dill Harris would be a symbol of the mockingbird, because he is a victim of society. Dill was repeat ...

(4 pages) 108 0 3.9 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird - General Essay Question: Connection Between Book's name and Literal Meaning

ockingbird is to destroy innocence. Throughout the book, a number of characters (Jem, Tom Robinson, Dill, Boo Radley, and Mr. Raymond) can be identified as mockingbirds. Innocent people who have been ...

(2 pages) 68 1 4.7 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

The summary of the story "To Kill A Mockingbird". A white lawyer defends a black man in court who has been accused of raping a white woman. He is innocent.

off in comparison to the rest of society. One summer, Jem and Scout become friends with a boy named Dill, who has come to live in their neighborhood for the summer, and the three of them act out stori ... e in their neighborhood for the summer, and the three of them act out stories together. Eventually, Dill becomes fascinated with the spooky house on their street called the Radley Place. The house is ...

(3 pages) 68 1 3.9 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird (by Harper Lee) essay about Jem and Scouts relationship with Boo Radley

escription is obviously inaccurate.Scout is scared of Boo. This is shown because every time Jem and Dill want to do something involving Boo she always says that she's 'gonna tell Atticus' because she ... tell Atticus' because she is scared. She never does though because she wants to keep the respect of Dill and Jem.Dill, Scout and Jems imaginations run wild when they play the 'Radley game'. I think th ...

(1 pages) 35 0 2.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

"To kill a Mockingbird." Written by Harper Lee.

family in Maycomb County, but Jem disagrees. He believes that the whole thing started way back when Dill came from Meridian, Mississippi, to spend his first summer in Maycomb with his aunt, Rachel Hav ... start because his first two clients were hanged.When Scout was six and Jem was almost ten, they met Dill for the first time and made a lasting friendship. Scout and Jem were playing in their backyard ...

(63 pages) 183 5 1.9 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

"To Kill a Mocking Bird" by Harper Lee.

still see the world in a different light, still be innocent.Charles Baker Harris, commonly known as Dill, is at a young age where he does not understand the ways of the adult world. An example of this ... s world I can do about folks except laugh, so I'm gonna join the circus and laugh my head off. (216)Dill believes that to live a peaceful life away from the prejudices of society he needs to become a ...

(6 pages) 53 2 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

"To Kill A Mockingbird".

nably well off in comparison to the rest of society. One summer, Jem and Scout befriend a boy named Dill, who has come to live in their neighbourhood for the summer, and the trio acts out stories toge ... to live in their neighbourhood for the summer, and the trio acts out stories together. Eventually, Dill becomes fascinated with the spooky house on their street called the Radley Place. The house is ...

(3 pages) 27 0 3.5 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

novel gives him the characteristics of someone scary and mean that causes trouble. Jem, Scout, and Dill discover that this is not true. Boo left gifts in the hole in the tree for Jem and Scout. This ...

(3 pages) 56 0 4.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

The Obstacle Course Known as Childhood. An essay about the difficulties of childhood using "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee as its source.

the world around them. This is how it is for the lives of the fictional characters Scout, Jem, and Dill in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. The children have a difficult time in the n ... an African-American. Actions by Jem lead them to have to read to her. They disliked this very much. Dill had to face how Mr. Gilbert talked to Tom during the trial. Mr. Gilbert's cross-examination of ...

(3 pages) 22 0 0.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Harper Lee "To Kill A Mockingbird" character analysis of Scout. goes through the book and how scout grew and changed.

Being a six-year-old, she loved to play and have fun with her brother Jem and Miss Rachel's nephew, Dill.Scout and Jem had a very strong bond and learn a lot from each other. Jem was much likehis fath ...

(2 pages) 42 0 2.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

My Summary for "To Kill A Mocking Bird" (6th grade) - Attached orginal doc

Scout Finch, almost six years old, her brother Jem, four years older, and their friend Dill, spend their summer thinking of ways to lure Boo Radly from his house.The next summer Dill r ... ding and prejudice. Prejudice and misunderstanding at the courtroom, and also with Jem, Scout, and Dill with Boo Radly. They realize that prejudgment of people is generally inaccurate and that they ... people she knew, such as her friend Truman Capote, who lived right next door to Lee, was similar to Dill character in her book, To Kill A Mockingbird. Also the lawyer Finch in the book, was similar t ...

(3 pages) 39 0 3.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Complete summary of "To Kill A Mocking Bird" By Harper Lee with character analysis and vocabularies.

heart, by wearing overalls instead of dresses. Has an older brother named Jem, and her best friend, Dill. She is overall smart for her age and often finds herself in trouble with others.Jem (Jeremy Fi ... her of Jem and Scout. He is in the Alabama State Legislature and acts as Maycomb's leading attorney.Dill: Friend of Scout. Spends his summers with his relatives and he comes from a broken family.Boo R ...

(16 pages) 118 2 4.6 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors