To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, is a historical fiction novel set in the mid 1930’s in a small town named Maycomb, Alabama. The protagonist of the story is Scout Finch, and the antagonist is Bob Ewell. The conflict arises when Atticus Finch, Scout’s father and civil rights activist, agrees to defend a 25-year-old African-American named Tom Robinson who is accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Scout Finch lives with her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus, and they spend their days with their friend Dill plotting ways to meet the elusive Boo Radley. The climax occurs when Tom Robinson is convicted guilty despite the substantial evidence proving his innocence. In reaction to the verdict, the African-American community reacts surprisingly
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It is one of the rare novels that can make the reader feel as if they’re living in the time period and walking around in the characters’ shoes. This book undeniably breaks down the walls of what is right and wrong, which is why I give this novel 5 stars. One of the most enlightening parts of To Kill a Mockingbird is how it is narrated by Scout, the youthful main character. The reader is able to grow with Scout, as she discovers the vicious discrimination in the world. When the reader unravels the quote “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy… but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (page #) ,it paints a brand new illustration of the title for the reader. The mockingbird is a symbol for pure innocence, a person who is untouched by the cruelties of the world. On the other hand, the novel can be perceived as one-dimensional due to the fact that it is written from a child’s point of view. There is only a certain level of depth that can be reached without losing the sense of innocence that Scout plays so well. In addition, the book would greatly improve if the subplot about Boo Radley was more embellished. Although it was satisfyingly concluded, the story was barely addressed until the end of
It is one of the rare novels that can make the reader feel as if they’re living in the time period and walking around in the characters’ shoes. This book undeniably breaks down the walls of what is right and wrong, which is why I give this novel 5 stars. One of the most enlightening parts of To Kill a Mockingbird is how it is narrated by Scout, the youthful main character. The reader is able to grow with Scout, as she discovers the vicious discrimination in the world. When the reader unravels the quote “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy… but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (page #) ,it paints a brand new illustration of the title for the reader. The mockingbird is a symbol for pure innocence, a person who is untouched by the cruelties of the world. On the other hand, the novel can be perceived as one-dimensional due to the fact that it is written from a child’s point of view. There is only a certain level of depth that can be reached without losing the sense of innocence that Scout plays so well. In addition, the book would greatly improve if the subplot about Boo Radley was more embellished. Although it was satisfyingly concluded, the story was barely addressed until the end of