This article covers the dispute over an unreleased sequel to “How to Kill A Mockingbird” an American classic written by Harper lee that was discovered by her attorney Tonya Carter fifty-eight years after the original was published. The debate originated when Ms. Carter decided that they would in fact publicize this manuscript and it became one of the most pre-ordered books of all time. At 88 years old Harper lee’s mental and physical health were in bad shape and family members questioned whether she actually intended for “Go Set a Watchman” to be released to the public and whether Ms. Carter was manipulating Harper Lee because of her poor health in order for her gain. If I were the publisher of this book I would not release “Go Set a Watchmen”
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Carter who was pushing for this manuscript to be published because she would also too lose out on publicity and be seen in a undesirable light by the public for trying to publish “Go Set a Watchman” even though Lee’s family disagreed with Carters tactics and that Harper’s mental and physical condition made her unreliable during the process.
A possible solution to the problem of cancelling the publication of “Go Set a Watchman” would to put the original untouched copy of the manuscript online or another outlet so that anticipating fans of the original could at least see what idea Harper Lee had for a sequel. Her family would probably better receive this method because I wouldn’t be publishing for release and making profits, also no one would be editing/changing the original message of what Lee was trying to convey.
In conclusion, I believe that my decision is ethical based off my ideals and values and fully believe that it would be wrong to allow the publication of “Got Set a Watchman” as it would disrespect Harper Lee’s family as well as her legacy. Due to Lee’s diminished state I do no believe she would have wanted her lost manuscript to come to light as many credible sources have said. This decision would be tough and cause controversy, but it would be better than disrespecting Lee’s legacy in American
Carter who was pushing for this manuscript to be published because she would also too lose out on publicity and be seen in a undesirable light by the public for trying to publish “Go Set a Watchman” even though Lee’s family disagreed with Carters tactics and that Harper’s mental and physical condition made her unreliable during the process.
A possible solution to the problem of cancelling the publication of “Go Set a Watchman” would to put the original untouched copy of the manuscript online or another outlet so that anticipating fans of the original could at least see what idea Harper Lee had for a sequel. Her family would probably better receive this method because I wouldn’t be publishing for release and making profits, also no one would be editing/changing the original message of what Lee was trying to convey.
In conclusion, I believe that my decision is ethical based off my ideals and values and fully believe that it would be wrong to allow the publication of “Got Set a Watchman” as it would disrespect Harper Lee’s family as well as her legacy. Due to Lee’s diminished state I do no believe she would have wanted her lost manuscript to come to light as many credible sources have said. This decision would be tough and cause controversy, but it would be better than disrespecting Lee’s legacy in American