The Coexistence of Good and Evil The most important theme of To Kill a Mockingbird is the book’s exploration of the moral nature of human beings—that is, whether people are essentially good or essentially evil.
Q. Why did Harper Lee only publish 2 books?
We only have partial answers. Lee was a famously private person, steering clear of journalists since the mid-1960s. Some of the rare statements Lee has made to the press have suggested that she didn’t publish further books because she felt overwhelmed by the success of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Q. What obstacles did Harper Lee face?
Struggling Life Harper Lee’s life was filled in a series of challenges. She spent a turbulent childhood due to the psychological ailments of her mother. Her interest in literature led him to choose writing as a profession to fulfill this desire. She faced many obstacles, including financial instability.
Q. Who is the bravest person Atticus knew and why?
Atticus calls Mrs. Dubose courageous because she knew that withdrawing from morphine would mean suffering. This parallels to Atticus’ defense in the trial, which is described as being “licked before you begin.”
Q. What kind of woman is Mrs Dubose?
An elderly, ill-tempered, racist woman who lives near the Finches. Although Jem believes that Mrs. Dubose is a thoroughly bad woman, Atticus admires her for the courage with which she battles her morphine addiction.
Q. Why did Atticus not want to shoot the dog?
Scout begins this chapter by telling us that her father is “feeble” and “nearly fifty.” It provides a contrast to the actions he is about to take, when he shoots the dog. Yet Atticus does not shoot the dog because he wants to kill it. He shoots it because he wants to defend his children and his town.
Q. Did they really kill the dog in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Let’s dig a little deeper as we Remember this Moment in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. THAT MOMENT: Atticus takes aim at the rabid dog, removing his glasses. Once he’s sure, he kills the dog instantly with one shot. Painless.
