These words prove Scout has learned a valuable lesson, and has come full circle in her journey. While Atticus does not think this is right at first, Scout explains to him that sending Boo to jail would be like killing a mockingbird. The Sheriff’s decision not to convict Boo restores Scout and Jem’s faith in justice and humanity. The Sheriff rules Ewell’s death accidental, saying that he fell on his own knife. Scout gains a moral education, their lives are saved, and her faith in the goodness of humanity is somewhat restored by Boo, who risked his life for them. Boo Radley, who is agoraphobic, leaves his home to save the children and kills Ewell in a fight. Sometime after the trial, Scout and Jem are walking home. She still faces hardships brought on by her father’s involvement in the trial. The trial ends with a guilty verdict, but Scout's journey has not ended. They allow their racism to cloud their judgment and morality: Many of the townspeople become enemies during the trial. Although Atticus knows what the verdict will be, he promises to do everything he can for Tom. The Mentor of the novel is Miss Maudie, who, like Atticus, believes in Justice and becomes friends with the children.Īs the trial begins, hostility towards the Finches grows. She acts as the passage for the Finches into the black community. She is his black cook and disciplinarian for the children. prejudice in the South.Ĭalpurnia is often Atticus’ helper. The psychological journey of Atticus and his family begins as they battle morals vs. He realizes the attention that this case will bring, and that it will expose his family to the cruelty of society. He replies, correctly, that this would have been impossible, and all is returned to normal.Ītticus is asked to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of rape. Penelope, seeing how Odysseus has changed, tests him to make sure it is actually him. He and his son expel the suitors from their home by force. Odysseus, still dressed as a beggar, completes the task and is restored to his original state. Penelope will marry the man who strings Odysseus' bow and shoots an arrow through a line of small circles a seemingly impossible task. Telemachus steals all the suitors’ weapons, and a final test is proposed. Athena disguises him as an old beggar so he can enter his house undetected. With the help of his son and a loyal swineherd, he devises a plan. He wishes to learn if his wife has been faithful. Instead of rushing in and killing the suitors, Odysseus is patient. Once he returns, he finds out that his house has been overrun with suitors trying to steal his wife and palace. Instead, he was desperately trying to reach his home. Unlike other heroes, Odysseus was not in search of treasure. The King of Phaeacia gives Odysseus passage home. This quest brings him to the verge of death. Odysseus is sent to the underworld seeking information to guide him home. When the bag is opened, it releases a wind that blows them far away from Ithaca. Odysseus nearly makes it home, but his crew opens a bag that had been given to Odysseus by Aeolus, god of the winds. Odysseus is thwarted with many tests as he travels back to Ithaca: A great storm emerges and throws them off course. She takes pity on him while other gods forsake Odysseus, constantly saves him from death, and gives him guidance.Īfter the war, the gods become angry with the Greeks for their prideful ways. She wants to help Odysseus, though she has been instructed not to. He does not want to leave his family and sail to Troy he knows it will be a long trip.Īthena, the Goddess of wisdom, crafts, and battle is Odysseus' guide. King Odysseus is at home in Ithaca, with his wife, Penelope, and newborn son, Telemachus.
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