Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian rock that has been inscribed with a declaration proclaimed at Memphis, Egypt, in 196 BC. It was issued by King Ptolemy V and provides the key to understand ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. It appears in three written languages: ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, demotic script and ancient Greek. The Rosetta Stone was originally displayed in a temple but changed hands several times before finally being transferred to the British Museum and has remained there since 1802. The Rosetta Stone has helped to discover the meaning and translation of Egyptian hieroglyphs, providing a key to the ancient Egyptian language.
In To Kill A Mockingbird the Rosetta Stone is referred to by Mr Avery. He lies about the Rosetta Stone to make the children feel guilty about their actions, although they haven't done anything wrong. By using this example, he creates an almost biblical connection to make the children believe their behaviour has been wrong, and their wrong doing is changing the weather as a consequence. Harper Lee uses this reference to highlight the way adults believe children should act at the time the novel was written. Mr Avery is a perfect example of a fuddy duddy adult who feels he is surperior to the younger generation, and that all children should be seen and not heard. He wants to be in control.
In To Kill A Mockingbird the Rosetta Stone is referred to by Mr Avery. He lies about the Rosetta Stone to make the children feel guilty about their actions, although they haven't done anything wrong. By using this example, he creates an almost biblical connection to make the children believe their behaviour has been wrong, and their wrong doing is changing the weather as a consequence. Harper Lee uses this reference to highlight the way adults believe children should act at the time the novel was written. Mr Avery is a perfect example of a fuddy duddy adult who feels he is surperior to the younger generation, and that all children should be seen and not heard. He wants to be in control.