Southern Literary Messenger

Imagine a world where books are forbidden, everything is fast paced and firemen don’t put out fires they make them. In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury published in October of 1953, there is a main character named Montag. The book is about how Montag learns to like books. The characters in the book try to either teach Montag to like books or steer him away from books. One of the characters, Clarisse teaches Montag that not everything has to be fast paced or you don’t have to follow…

In 1956 Sudan finally achieved independence from the British colonizers. Around this same time, surrounding countries had military coups, dictators, and corrupt government developing. The question that remained in everyone’s mind was one of Sudan’s fate. Author’s used this opportunity to write excerpts, poetry, and novels to analyze the Sudanese, their government, and ultimately those who they felt were to blame for the turmoil Sudan and the surrounding areas, the British. One of those authors…

Flannery O’Connor’s thought-provoking fiction often encourages readers to use critical analysis between her works. O’Connor is known for her fictional novels and short stories which are often described as “Southern Gothic”. However, she disagreed with this title, saying that it portrayed her fiction in a negative light. She much preferred the term “Catholic realism”, as it gave the idea that her works focused on the lighter side of things (O’Connor 301). There is an abundance of essays analyzing…

Character Analysis Jean-Louise Finch, more commonly known as Scout was the character that told To Kill A Mockingbird through her own eyes. Before the age of ten, she has done some pretty rambunctious things along with her wiser, older brother, Jem, and her best friend and future husband, Dill Harris. Living with her single father, Atticus, Scout discovers more about the people that live in Maycomb, Alabama. After a couple years Scout’s Aunt Alexandra moves in with the Finch’s to assist…

I was born and raised in Southern California and lived in the same town up until I graduated high school. My ancestors are from England and Norway, but on my mother’s side, my great-grandmother was Native American. Both my parents grew up in Southern California and, generally, lived in the same area for most of their lives. Even though my mother was raised in Long Beach, she pronounces certain words strange, such as wash like worsh. Her grandmother came from Minnesota, and I believe that is how…

Again, I very much like your reader response as it is outstanding and meaningful. Undoubtedly your thesis statement is marvelous. Indeed Alexandra character plays a vital role in Scout’s life. And yes the children shows a mysterious feeling about Radley Boo in the novel, as they only heard the rumors from fellow town member about him. Their curiosity increased because Mr. Atticus and other elder warned them to not get closer with the Boo’ s house and this warning drag their attention toward him…

for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers. One critic says that atticus finch symbolizes racial heroism. The primary themes of to kill a mockingbird involve racial injustice and the destruction of innocence. The story revolves around southern life and racial injustice. It also talks about courage like how scout’s impulsive nature caused her to stand up for her father and unintentionally save the life of Tom Robinson. Or how Atticus Finch is a moral character and teaches his…

Fear throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, is presented in many situations and plays a large part in building tension and suspense, and developing Mayella Ewell’s character. Tom Robinson’s situation leaves him frightened for his own life. He is fearful of the consequences despite the fact that he is innocent. In the text it says, “’I was scared suh. If you was a nigger like me, you’d be scared, too’” (Lee 261). This creates tension between the reader and Tom. The reader acknowledges…

Why Walk in “Shoes” When You Can Walk in Perspectives Many characters in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, demonstrates different characteristics, though Harper Lee’s main focus is to portray the theme of one must walk in someone else’s shoes to understand his or her intentions. Characters such as Boo Radley, Mayella, Tom Robinson, Scout, and Atticus best demonstrate what it means to have different intakes and perspectives. Lee, in many cases, also show events at which different characteristics…

Chapter talk (2, 3) It is now September and Dill returns to Meridian. Scout prepares for for her first time at school. When Scout gets to school, her teacher is mad at her for knowing how to read and, write in cursive instead of in print. Scout tells Jem about this during recess. Jem dismissed this as Miss Caroline Fisher trying a new teaching method. After recess, Scout gets into arguments with Miss C. Fisher. Miss Caroline is concerned with Walter Cunningham because, he has not brought a…