The novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee takes places in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama in the midst of the Great Depression. The story follows a young girl named Scout, her lawyer father, Atticus, and older brother, Jem as they embark on the ongoing journey of growing up. It begins in the summer when Jem and Scout meet Dill Harris, a young boy from Mississippi visiting his aunt for the summer. The three then go on a mission to get the infamous Boo Radley to come out of his home
walk around in it.” Harper Lee’s, To kill a Mockingbird explores the moral nature of humans; the good and evil found within one’s life. It is a wonderful story taken place during the Great depression, of a young girl growing up in Alabama, where the people were poor and racial tensions were high. The author manages to capture a snapshot of life in her writing where at heart is knowledge, hope and courage, which surely managed to shape my view of life. Mockingbirds “Shoot all the bluejays you want,
put more understanding into her writing for the help of her readers to gain a great perspective for the prejudice during that period. Human beings are born with prejudice, because it is our best way to remain
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is considered an important classic in American literature, receiving critical acclaim for its themes and messages. The most important two however, is coming of age and racism. The creation of the book was during civil unrest in America, and so the story is of these kids in Alabama learning what racism is, while also learning what it means to grow up without prejudice. An example of this would be the “Mad dog” scene. The author, Harper Lee, uses many literary techniques, such
Literature Review Report: To Kill A Mockingbird As part of my personal novel study, I have decided to read Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird”. Furthermore, I believe that this novel is an excellent match for my interest in the Southern Gothic genre. I enjoy this category as it mostly explores the social order of the southern part of America. This can be demonstrated through the interactions between characters, which I believe often invoke the burden of judgements and inequality that the community
For hundreds of years, people have been segregated, enslaved, and physically harmed for one simple reason, their skin color. This ignorance should have halted centuries ago. However, prejudice remains a recurring problem in the world. Starting in the year 1619, and ending in 1865, black people were enslaved, and forced to do arduous labor. Afterwards, slavery was abolished, but segregation continued and was made legal in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). This separated blacks and whites and gave a badge
The following themes, “a heaven believer atheist” and “innocent youth” from “The Catcher of the Rye”, “religion versus faith” and “power causes corruption” from “A Man for All Seasons”, “corruption of innocence” and “innocence of youth” from “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “sex and rape” and “nature of man” from “Catch-22”, “casual violence” and “personal transformation” from “A Clockwork Orange”, and “sexual violence” and “personal transformation” from “Disgrace”, are the central ideas that are expressed
playing football and is very close with Scout. However, he steadily grows apart from her, while still remaining her protector. Jem’s beliefs a shaken by the injustice of Tom Robinson’s case and the evils of the world as he grows up in the novel. Theme - People are not simply good and evil, but each a combination of the two. You must learn appreciate the good and understand the
Block: B English 1 Ms. Fields Thursday, September 19, 2014 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is a fictional book set in the small segregated town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930’s. Narrated by young girl named Scout Finch who is growing up with her older brother Jem and friend Dill. Scout explores
“ You can kill as many blue jays and robins as your heart desires, but don`t kill a Mockingbird, that is a sin.” - Atticus Finch Pg, 93. Through the works of Harper Lee in the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, we are introduced to the question, it it worth taking a stand for yourself, and for others. The book “To Kill A Mockingbird” deals with a post reconstruction era in the south, and the effects of racism on the court system, with the main protagonist Scout dealing with the effect of the town lawyer