Ending To Kill A Mockingbird “Hey, Boo.”

Where we left off… Tom Robinson found guilty, dies Town attitudes revealed at high tea Scout observing Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, and Aunt Alexandra for “lady-like” behavior

Implications of Tom Robinson’s Death Bob Ewell, Link Deas, and Tom Robinson’s widow The judge, reading at home, shotgun in hand Jem becomes quiet; ignores issues around Robinson trial Where is Mayella?

Halloween Pageant “Scared of the haints?” Brief return to normalcy with Halloween pageant Stalker en route home; Jem injured, knocked unconscious Scout protected by giant chicken wire ham costume Attacker: Bob Ewell Savior: …

Connection between Tom Robinson and Boo Radley; Major Circular Motifs The Treatment of the Outcast/Other Innocence vs. Experience The “Need” To Be Dishonest Exiting Childhood/Entering Adulthood Historical context upon story arc/fictional events

The Art of the Bildungsroman A bildungsroman is a work of literature which chronicles the forward maturation of the protagonist. Protagonist experiences coming-of-age by the end of the work. Growth can be psychological, spiritual, or moral Character change is central to the development of the novel

The Art of the Bildungsroman Central character is usually identified as emotionally sensitive; searching for answers to tough questions A loss of some kind usually provokes the journey (usually emotional loss) The writer’s goal is the maturity of the character

The Art of the Bildungsroman This literature genre often features a main conflict between the character and society at large Conflict is difficult and gradual The values of society are gradually accepted by the protagonist, and s/he is accepted into society Conflict ends when disappointments/mistakes of the protagonist end; can often reach out to other characters.

Applying Bildungsroman Theory It is clear that TKAM is a bildungsroman, but to which characters does the theory apply? Let’s test… Which characters are exempt from the theory, and therefore cause the conflict requiring growth? Which characters experience psychological/spiritual/ moral growth?