Y11/ Literature/To Kill a Mockingbird/Themes/CT -Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell

Topic #2
Both Atticus and Bob Ewell are important characters in the novel. Compare and contrast these important characters.

Outline
I. Thesis Statement: In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird there are similarities and differences between Atticus and Bob Ewell, but the differences outweigh the similarities.

II. Similarities
A. Fathers
B. Single parents
C. Set examples for their children

III. Differences
A. Atticus Finch
1. Same in public as private
2. Set example of honesty and concern for others to children
3. Did not use corporal punishment
4. Works as lawyer
B. Bob Ewell
1. Does evil works in secrecy
a. Scares Helen Robinson when she is alone
b. Cuts judge’s screen
c. Attacks children at night when they are alone
2. Sets contentious example for children
3. Beats children
4. Does not hold job