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Essay Archive - To Kill A Mockingbird: Wearing Masks
To Kill A Mockingbird: Wearing Masks
Why do some people wear a mask? What drives or compels people to
become other than what they are? How can this relate to the characters in
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee? Some individuals wear a mask out of
fear, others in hope to establish a good image, still others to project
ignorance or their own opinions. I believe Jem, Calpurnia, and Atticus wear
these masks, therefore they will act as my test subjects in exploring the
reasons and solutions to wearing a mask.
I begin with Jem. Jem, in the book, begins as a character very much
appreciative of his sister. He shows re....
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