(soil cultivation), the practice of working the soil to raise its fertility and to bring about better conditions for plant growth. Tillage breaks the topsoil up into loose, small clumps and improves the water, air, and thermal regimes of the soil. Microbiological processes are activated in the soil, and the fields are cleared of weeds, pests, and disease pathogens. During tillage, fertilizer is applied to the soil.
Character Analysis Atticus Finch. Atticus represents morality and reason in To Kill a Mockingbird. As a character, Atticus is even-handed throughout the story. He is one of the very few characters who never has to rethink his position on an issue. His parenting style is quite unique in that he treats his children as adults, honestly answering any question they have.
Friday, September 10, 2010. Jem Finch's Courage. Jem Finch is a young man who will certainly walk in the shoes of his father. Even as an adolescent, Jem possesses a strong moral compass, one that leads him to stand up for right. Granted, Jem is a normal, mischievous boy, capable of trespassing on the Radleyâs property and keeping his transgression a secret.