While the influence of society on an individual has become one of the paramount areas of study among various local as well as universal scholars and philosophers, this idea does not fail to become a real motif in some of the greatest discussed literature known to humanity. Moreover, among these exceptional classics, stands a prominent example of to kill a mockingbird, an “unforgettable novel of childhood in a sleepy southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it” (Lee 282). This “[c]ompassionate, dramatic and deeply moving” classic of American Literature by Harper Lee not only portrays society as a whole, however, it also accomplishes the task through the use of countless dynamic characters, symbols and allegories (Lee 282). Among …show more content…
The kind and compassionate nature of Arthur is foreshadowed from the very beginning of the novel, and illustrate his innocent character despite the rumors held regarding him by many of the Maycomb citizens. While he gifts Jem and Scout unanimously “two soap dolls, a broken watch and chain, a pair of good luck pennies, and [their] lives” (Lee 373), he also covers Scout with a blanket while “[she was] so busy looking at the fire [Scout] didn't know it when [Arthur] put the blanket around you” (Lee 72). Not only do these instances present his true nature of kindness, compassion and consideration, they also strengthen his presentation of as a mockingbird. Moreover,he also demonstrates a fatherly and protective role towards the Jem and Scout, as exhibited through Scout’s …show more content…
A man stood waiting with his hands on his hips. Summertime, and his children played in the front yard with their friend, enacting a strange little drama of their own invention. It was fall, and his children fought on the sidewalk in front of Mrs. Dubose’s. . . . Fall, and his children trotted to and fro around the corner, the day’s woes and triumphs on their faces. They stopped at an oak tree, delighted, puzzled, apprehensive. Winter, and his children shivered at the front gate, silhouetted against a blazing house. Winter, and a man walked into the street, dropped his glasses, and shot a dog. Summer, and he watched his children’s heart break. Autumn again, and Boo’s children needed him. (Lee 373-374