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Benevolence – Kindness as Resistance in To Kill a Mockingbird | SAT Word of the Day | Premier Writing Lab


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We explore the word "benevolence," examining its meaning as a desire to do good to others through kindness, generosity, and goodwill, while demonstrating how it serves as a powerful force of unity in divided communities.

• Definition of benevolence as the genuine, selfless inclination to help, give and care
• Examples of benevolence in "To Kill a Mockingbird" through Miss Maudie, Atticus Finch, and Boo Radley
• How small acts of kindness can become forms of resistance in divided societies
• Practical examples showing how to use "benevolence" in various contexts
• The significance of benevolence as a reminder of human capacity for goodness

Think of a scene in To Kill a Mockingbird where someone demonstrates benevolence. Write a short paragraph describing the moment. Then rewrite it using the adjective benevolent to describe the person or action.


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