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1. State the line of interpretation of To Kill A Mockingbird that you wish to defend in an essay. You may choose one of the four quotes given below or one of your own. Keep in mind that your interpretation will be from a Biblical perspective.
"I thought Jem and I would get grown, but there wasn't much else for us to learn. . ." (Scout, Chapter 31)
"It's a sin to kill a mockingbird." (Atticus, Chapter 10)
"Trash and fine folks . . ."
"You never really understand a person . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." (Atticus, Chapter 3)



2. Based on this line of interpretation, write out the thesis statement of your essay in one sentence. Remember that your thesis should be a way of interpreting the complete novel, not just a portion of it. Your perspective must be Biblical and should be reflected in the wording of your thesis.

3. Develop and type an outline for the essay. The outline must be constructed in either sentence or topic format and must be consistent throughout, with each subheading relating in concept to the corresponding heading and each heading in turn supporting the thesis statemen

Answer 1

1. The line of interpretation I wish to defend in my essay is "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird." (Atticus, Chapter 10).

2. The thesis statement of my essay would be: "To Kill a Mockingbird illustrates the idea that according to the Bible, it is a sin to harm innocent creatures, as symbolized by the mockingbird, and that this principle applies not only to physical harm but also to moral harm, such as discrimination and prejudice."

3.

I. Introduction

A. Explanation of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird

B. Thesis statement

II. The Symbolism of the Mockingbird

A. Explanation of the mockingbird as a symbol of innocence

B. The biblical principle of not harming innocent creatures

C. The connection between the harm of mockingbirds and the harm of innocent people

III. Discrimination and Prejudice as a Sin

A. The harm caused by discrimination and prejudice

B. The biblical principle of treating others with love and respect

C. The connection between the harm of mockingbirds and the harm of discrimination and prejudice

IV. The Character of Atticus Finch

A. Atticus Finch as a moral guide

B. Atticus Finch's adherence to the biblical principle of not harming innocent creatures

C. Atticus Finch's role in teaching this principle to Scout and Jem

V. Conclusion

A. Summary of the main points

B. Restate the thesis statement

C. The importance of the principle in the novel and in real life.