Many said that Harper Lee would, in fact, not be able to write a good novel. Her first and most famous one, however, did prove them wrong. This is a charming classic that follows the journey of a small, six year old girl named Scout as she explores the wonder of growing up in a world ran entirely by adults. It's during the depression and Scout's single father, Atticus, is having a harder time then usual supporting her and her older brother, Jem, which is strange news for a lawyer. When he gets a tough case, regarding an african american man framed for harassment, he finds many struggles within the case itself as well as the input of his fellow townsfolk. Having grown up in a sleepy Alabama town in the 30's, Scout was sheltered most of her life from the reality that encompassed the rest of the world. She has never seen so much excitement in her life. The most unique thing about this novel is how the story grows. Most books allow you access to the main character's own mental growth, but this book showcases the development of an entire town and how changing one thing may lead others to turn against one another or rise up for the cause. In To Kill a Mockingbird, you will be able to relate to the mentally excelled main character and the way that she views things from outside the box and without a previous knowing. I recommend this book for an older audience because of its language and rather mature themes. It will always have a warm spot in my heart as one of the most touching and cleverly written books in existence.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By Harper Lee
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 - 12 | Grades 3 - 6 | n/a | 5.6 | 99121 |
'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.' A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much. To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition.
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I absolutely love this book it is so deep and amazing and it just makes me crave more and more every time I read another word I think many people will like it almost as much as I do. #TKAM😍😇🙌🙎👏💖💞🐦💯🆒🆕
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I read this book for my Reading/English class at school and enjoyed it a lot. I thought that this book did a great job of showing how racist, prejudiced, and stereotypical views can effect how people see things. I however was very pleased and impressed by how Atticus, Jem, and Scout stood up for what they believed despite how others treated them for it. I liked how Harper Lee explained through Boo/Arthur Radley that you shouldn't judge people until you get to know them. I also was interested in how Lee showed that when you believe in stereotypes and racism how easily you will be tricked by people like the Ewells that used stereotypes to get Tom Robinson in jail for something he didn't do just because he was an African American and the Ewells were white. I thought this book was very interesting and had many good morals hidden deep within the story. If you haven't read it yet you should!!!
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I think that To Kill a Mocking Bird is a really interesting book with fantastic storyline. It is based on the racial inequality in 1900s. To Kill a Mocking Bird is based on Scouts perspective. Scout and her family enjoy their life but they are mistreated because of their skin color. Scout's father, Atticus Finch, was put in charge of defending Tom Robinson who was convicted of rape in court. Overall I think that To Kill a Mocking Bird is a awesome story with great writing. It also teaches you about the racial problems in the early 1900s.
Scout was an ordinary young girl that lived in Maycomb country. Maycomb country, which is a real country in Alabama, was a small town. Secrets, rumors, and personal issues don't stay as a "secret" for long. Unlike other kids or family in Maycomb country, Scout and her family enjoy their life by living freely and being justice. Her dad, Atticus, was a lawyer in the country, and steps out for people that are treated harshly because of their skin color. An great example is Tom Robinson, which was noticed as crime, while he was innocent. Atticus did his best to try to give his honor back, meanwhile, Scout is being teased by people around her - even her own family, They don't appreciate how Atticus talk for people with other skin colors. I don't really appreciate how this country worked, because children in the country will be affected by the people in their country. When the grew up, unless they are kids like Scout, there will be negative inflection due to how people acted in their country. I like how the author - Harper Lee written down how he feel about his hometown - which is Maycomb country. It was a great book showing us how we should live our lives.
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