Essay 13, draft

Colin Burlingham
Mr. H Salsich
8 English
1/27/10

Change:

Change To Kill a Mockingbird

and in My Life.

_____(TS)Change, according to dictionary.com, means "to transform or convert." (CS)This transformation comes into each and every person's life, from myself to the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

_____(TS)Change is a big topic in chapter 24 of To Kill a Mockingbird. (SD)During the chapter, Scout, a wild young girl with a big curiosity, changed tremendously during a meeting with her “Aunty.” (CM)When she found out about Tom Robinson being shot and killed, she walked back into the meeting, proudly and courageously, with Ms. Maudie and her aunt; if this happened a year ago, she would have been drenched in tears. (CM)In addition, when "Aunty" arrived, she said Scout would become more proper and when they were back in the room, Scout thought, “If Aunty could be a lady at a time like this, so could I," which shows how she is starting to convert into a woman like her aunt. (SD)Another person who showed change in the chapter was “Aunty”. (CM)When the family found out Tom was dead, “Aunty” showed feelings for Atticus saying these things tore Atticus apart. (CM)Aunt Alexandria showed feelings, in front of Scout and Ms. Maudie, filling the air with kindness and sadness, shocking Scout (loose sentence). (CS)Change comes up constantly in chapter 24 and also in my life.

_____(TS)My life, a wild roller coaster, full of suspense, changes constantly (Periodic Sentence). (SD)One of the many changes I have experienced is my knowledge. (CM)Over the past few years, my mind has grown uncontrollably and it continues to grow. (CM)A few years ago, I didn't know half the things I now do such as periodic sentences or what a solute is, but now, I can give almost the exact definition. (SD)Another example of change in my life is my maturity. (CM)A few years ago, I probably laughed at farts and different things like that. (CM)Farts are not funny now, and will never again be funny. (CS)Change is a reoccurring theme in my life and in the book, To Kill a Mockingbird.

_____(TS)Every person will see change in their lives and this transformation comes naturally. (CS)The characters in To Kill a Mockingbird and myself also have all experienced change and will continue to change for the rest of our lives.