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In literature, the theme of children’s maturation is very common. And this is apparent in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The theme of maturation is studied with the perceptual changes in Scout and Jem’s minds. ... Dubose, Atticus’s images on the children’s eyes changed wholly. ...
Jem and Scout initially have a fallacious impression of Arthur Radley, in other words ‘Boo’, which is the result of overheard gossips, but while the story progresses, the children discover that he is in fact, a benevolent, shy neighbor. ... And the children are aware of him too, and they write a letter to show their appreciation. Finallyi the children’s perceptions of Boo changes totally, when he risks his life to save the children from the attack of Bob Ewell. ... Dubose is described as ‘plain hell’ by Scout, but in fact she is a courageous lady in pain, and Scout and Jem’s perception of her change after the following exlanations of Atticus right after her death. ... Later, the children start to get to know her, they manage to ignore crude remarks. ... ’ (118) The children discovered that Mrs. ... Dubose in Scout and Jem’s eyes change to lonely, brave, old lady as a result of Atticus’ speech and enlightening.
Atticus’ personal likes such as reading boks, newspapers, create the image of an insignificant, outdated father in his children’s minds.
Approximate Word count = 1070
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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