Theme Of Bullying In To Kill A Mockingbird

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In stories, movies, and books, a common yet sometimes unnoticeable archetype appears, known as the bully. Educators define a bully as someone who intimidates or makes fun of another character by being violent or passive aggressive. In literature, bullies can exist as protagonists or antagonists in a well-developed plot. However, bullies frequently oppose the main character, and all of them have different motives. Three common motives for bullies range from ignorance or lack of understanding, feeling of uncertainty or insecurity, and even love. Warriors Don’t Cry, The Peanuts Movie, and To Kill a Mockingbird all include the special archetype of a bully, and each story exemplifies a unique portrayal of bullying.
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Bullying becomes a huge theme in the novel, and even the youngest of characters become enticed to make untrue statements. Two sets of bullies appear in this book; however, one character behaves aggressively towards his victims. Surprisingly Scout and Jem, two innocent characters, identify as bullies in the novel because they compose and spread rumors about their neighbor, Boo Radley. However, this type of bullying possesses no intention to harm, and it springs from lack of understanding and ignorance. Another bully situated in the novel goes by the name of Bob Ewell. Mr. Ewell’s daughter accused a black man of raping her, and Scout’s father, Atticus, volunteers for the case. Enraged and infuriated, Mr. Ewell finds the need to get back at Atticus and his family for defending a black man, especially one that he says raped his daughter. Therefore, he torments Atticus's family by coming to their house and threatening his family and attempting to murder Scout and Jem. Mr. Ewell's motives include malice towards African American and directing his frustration towards people who oppose him, which labels him as a
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