Television and the Internet have taken over the minds of young teens. Today’s youth are reading less than ever before with 45% of 17 year olds stating they would read by choice only once or twice a year.
Technology has taken over the old idea of reading a good book. Today’s fast paced environment is leaving good books in the dust and with it the vital life lessons they teach. The importance of teaching classic books in school is one which has been debated amongst many.
Classic literature is a crucial part of the Queensland curriculum and should continue to be taught in schools as. A classic book is one which has aesthetic features, thought provoking themes and values and inspirational characters.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a perfect example …show more content…
A sense of justice can be felt when the case is lost, the discrimination against Tom and the Negro community is one which the reader can learn from, how unjust the views were and how it is important that they are not taught to further generations.
Symbolism is very important in To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee uses the symbol of a mockingbird as a powerful representation of the destruction and victimisation of innocence and characters that portray innocence, injustice and safety and calmness. Atticus says "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." (page 96) Some key figures who are Mockingbird figures are ones which are innocent however there has been an injustice towards them. Tom Robinson, Arthur (Boo) Radley, Atticus Finch, Scout and Jem and the Negro Community all represent
Technology has taken over the old idea of reading a good book. Today’s fast paced environment is leaving good books in the dust and with it the vital life lessons they teach. The importance of teaching classic books in school is one which has been debated amongst many.
Classic literature is a crucial part of the Queensland curriculum and should continue to be taught in schools as. A classic book is one which has aesthetic features, thought provoking themes and values and inspirational characters.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a perfect example …show more content…
A sense of justice can be felt when the case is lost, the discrimination against Tom and the Negro community is one which the reader can learn from, how unjust the views were and how it is important that they are not taught to further generations.
Symbolism is very important in To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee uses the symbol of a mockingbird as a powerful representation of the destruction and victimisation of innocence and characters that portray innocence, injustice and safety and calmness. Atticus says "Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." (page 96) Some key figures who are Mockingbird figures are ones which are innocent however there has been an injustice towards them. Tom Robinson, Arthur (Boo) Radley, Atticus Finch, Scout and Jem and the Negro Community all represent