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    This document provides sample essay topics on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird and guidance for writing a formal response. It lists 5 potential topics analyzing key themes, characters, and the message of the novel. The document emphasizes developing a deep understanding of the text through close analysis. It recommends structuring the essay with an introduction outlining arguments, 3 body paragraphs using evidence from the text to support each point, and a conclusion relating the thesis to broader themes. Formal academic language and structure are emphasized to demonstrate a sophisticated analysis of the depths of Harper Lee's novel.

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    This document provides sample essay topics on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird and guidance for writing a formal response. It lists 5 potential topics analyzing key themes, characters, and the message of the novel. The document emphasizes developing a deep understanding of the text through close analysis. It recommends structuring the essay with an introduction outlining arguments, 3 body paragraphs using evidence from the text to support each point, and a conclusion relating the thesis to broader themes. Formal academic language and structure are emphasized to demonstrate a sophisticated analysis of the depths of Harper Lee's novel.

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    To Kill A Mockingbird: Sample Essay

    Topics
    Remember KEY THEMES: Justice, Social Codes, Empathy, Understanding
    (And there are plenty more.)
    Your essay response is your chance to clearly communicate your deep
    understanding of the themes, plot, characters and message of the novel.
    You must analyse (think about in depth, pull apart and examine)
    the novel in order to have something to write!
    (Just watching the film will give you about 30% understanding of the depths of the novel & will not stretch your language and thinking skills.)

    1. In To Kill a Mockingbird, the mockingbird is a symbol for the good, innocent people who are
    destroyed by evil. Critically analyse Harper Lee’s portrayal of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson as the
    ‘mockingbirds’ of the novel.

    2. “I’m simply defending a Negro—his name’s Tom Robinson” (p.75). With these words Atticus
    informs Scout of his life-altering task of standing up to the prejudice and racism that pervades the
    sleepy southern town that was Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930’s. Discuss the effects of racism on
    Maycomb citizens. (Consider characters such as Tom and Helen Robinson, Calpurnia, Scout, Jem,
    Dill, Mayella Ewell, or Dolphus Raymond.)

    3. Boo Radley, the alleged haunt of Maycomb, became the instrument of justice for a town too
    cowardly to face the truth. Explain the significance of Boo’s role in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

    4. Atticus says to Jem that he wants his son “to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea
    that courage is a man with a gun in his hand” (p.121). Discuss the way courage is defined by this
    novel through different characters and plot strands.

    5. While at the trial, Scout states “it came to me that Mayella Ewell must have been the loneliest
    person in the world” (p.209). Is Mayella Ewell a character worthy of compassion? Evaluate her
    role in the plot and message of the novel.

    Formal Language (academic, no contractions, no 1 st


    /2nd person, not conversational.)

    Formal Structure:
    Introduction: Attention-getter, Context (novel), Thesis Statement, outline supporting points (arguments),
    reinforce thesis
    3 Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph developed with P.E.E.L. structure
     6-8 sentences per paragraph, beginning with a clear TOPIC statement (main point).
     At least two quotes (full sentences, or preferably many phrases embedded) per paragraph, page#
     Concluding sentence sums up point and LINKS everything back to support thesis/restate Thesis
    Concluding paragraph: 5 -7 sentences
     Reinforce thesis, restate key points/arguments
     Connect thesis to Universal Themes, or relate it to your own reality of the world today.
    Leave the reader thinking!

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