To Kill A Mockingbird: A Timeless Classic

In our modern era, there have been many well-written books, however, what criteria must a book contain in order to be considered a true classic for generations upon generations? For a book to be considered a timeless classic, it must contain three-dimensional, realistic characters with gradual character development, as well as a magnificent use of sensory details. Without these key aspects to a story that make it relatable and interesting, it cannot be remembered for decades to come. Due to its three-dimensional, realistic characters who develop throughout the story, one of which being Jem and the maturity he acquires, as well as its brilliant use of descriptive sensory details, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is definitely a true, timeless classic. To Kill A Mockingbird is a timeless classic because it shows gradual character development with many characters throughout the story, one of which being Jem. Near the middle of the story, Scout and Jem are talking about Ms.Dubose when Scout mentions that “Jem and I hated her. If she was on the porch when we passed, we would be raked by her wrathful gaze, subjected to ruthless interrogation regarding our behavior” (Lee 102). With this section of the story, one can perceive Jem as an immature and disrespectful adolescent because Scout states that he “hated [Ms.Dubose]” and would be subject to her “ruthless …show more content…
To Kill a Mockingbird meets all the criteria for a book to be considered a timeless classic with its exquisite use of sensory details as well as its three-dimensional characters with gradual character development. Due to its amazing aspects that allow readers to relate to the characters with their developments, as well as its interesting storyline with the help of sensory details, Cupertino High School students should definitely be required to read this book. Harper Lee has written a book that will be remembered for generations upon generations to