As a group, we rated this book nine out of ten mockingbirds. "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a novel set in the 1930's, in the southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, where white supremacy was displayed and segregation was still in place. The story is told from the young and innocent perspective of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, the eight year old daughter of the lawyer Atticus Finch who is responsible for a very important case. A young black man has been charged of rape by a white woman, and the story revolves around the process and outcome of the trial. While the case goes on, Scout, her friend Dill, and her brother Jeremy explore the mystery of ghost like man, "Boo" Radley. Our group rated this novel nine out of ten, for its excellent symbolism, intriguing literary components, and its intricate plot that show the growth and maturity of the characters as they progress and learn more about the racism and wrongs of the 1930's.
The novel is captivating and shows people in the present day how people acted towards one another in the past. It helps explain to both students and adults alike that once in our past, that not everyone was equal. This story regards the surrounding of Scout and how she is affected by them. We found this as something that we could connect to. Someone so young, younger than us, going through troubles that most people today would not think of. When presenting us with information that seems simple, such as building a snowman or about the book "The Gray Ghost," we took that information and furthered the meaning. This helps the reader stay involved and fully understand how the novel was written. Tom is a great example of a character that the reader can get attached to. He was a very calm and peaceful person who only tried to help in whatever he did. He was convicted of a crime and was sent to court. The reader can't help but have sympathy for him.
The symbolism in this novel could keep the reader entertained for hours on end. So many simple topics such as snow, flowers, and even the fire has symbolism that creates a mood for the story. When a person is saying something so innocently, they could be talking within a different meaning, speaking in such a way that could mean deeper topics. For example, most people in the story are racist, no matter how subtle the hints are. Other than Atticus and some of the children, just about everyone in the novel is racist. Few people even realize this themselves. The people of Maycomb are ignorant to the fact of being racist. Just about everyone in the town has discriminated against something. This shows that these people don't see everyone or everything as equal. Therefore, being racist.
The growth and maturity from the novel is heartwarming. Seeing how young and ignorant Scout and Jem are at the beginning of the novel can be frustrated at times, but realizing what they are going through at such a young age makes it easier to absorb. "To Kill a Mockingbird" can drag a reader in, no matter how old they are. The beginning states how Jem broke his arm. Throughout the story, the growth of the characters was one of the primary reasons for the cause. As the story moves forward, more is revealed, giving the reader more information on how Jem and Scout were treated as children. The story also shows how these children mature enough to see past things even most adults in Maycomb don't see. The racism. Jem and Scout are not racist under any circumstances. At the beginning, Scout says some things that change later in the story. Her growth affected her morals. The maturity of the characters just fills the reader with content.
The literary components of the story also introduce a way to drag in the reader. The first page of the entire book states how Jem broke his arm from some unknown cause. This immediately grabs the reader and makes them want to read on and learn how his arm was broken. The town of Macomb was used to represent the southern states. Most of the people in the south were racist towards blacks. This was shown not only by direct wording, but also using hidden meanings that proved people to be racist. There were also aspects of the book that included topics such as prejudice, death, and more intriguing information that makes the reader want to read on. We believe that "To Kill a Mockingbird deserves at least 9 mockingbirds out of 10.
The novel is captivating and shows people in the present day how people acted towards one another in the past. It helps explain to both students and adults alike that once in our past, that not everyone was equal. This story regards the surrounding of Scout and how she is affected by them. We found this as something that we could connect to. Someone so young, younger than us, going through troubles that most people today would not think of. When presenting us with information that seems simple, such as building a snowman or about the book "The Gray Ghost," we took that information and furthered the meaning. This helps the reader stay involved and fully understand how the novel was written. Tom is a great example of a character that the reader can get attached to. He was a very calm and peaceful person who only tried to help in whatever he did. He was convicted of a crime and was sent to court. The reader can't help but have sympathy for him.
The symbolism in this novel could keep the reader entertained for hours on end. So many simple topics such as snow, flowers, and even the fire has symbolism that creates a mood for the story. When a person is saying something so innocently, they could be talking within a different meaning, speaking in such a way that could mean deeper topics. For example, most people in the story are racist, no matter how subtle the hints are. Other than Atticus and some of the children, just about everyone in the novel is racist. Few people even realize this themselves. The people of Maycomb are ignorant to the fact of being racist. Just about everyone in the town has discriminated against something. This shows that these people don't see everyone or everything as equal. Therefore, being racist.
The growth and maturity from the novel is heartwarming. Seeing how young and ignorant Scout and Jem are at the beginning of the novel can be frustrated at times, but realizing what they are going through at such a young age makes it easier to absorb. "To Kill a Mockingbird" can drag a reader in, no matter how old they are. The beginning states how Jem broke his arm. Throughout the story, the growth of the characters was one of the primary reasons for the cause. As the story moves forward, more is revealed, giving the reader more information on how Jem and Scout were treated as children. The story also shows how these children mature enough to see past things even most adults in Maycomb don't see. The racism. Jem and Scout are not racist under any circumstances. At the beginning, Scout says some things that change later in the story. Her growth affected her morals. The maturity of the characters just fills the reader with content.
The literary components of the story also introduce a way to drag in the reader. The first page of the entire book states how Jem broke his arm from some unknown cause. This immediately grabs the reader and makes them want to read on and learn how his arm was broken. The town of Macomb was used to represent the southern states. Most of the people in the south were racist towards blacks. This was shown not only by direct wording, but also using hidden meanings that proved people to be racist. There were also aspects of the book that included topics such as prejudice, death, and more intriguing information that makes the reader want to read on. We believe that "To Kill a Mockingbird deserves at least 9 mockingbirds out of 10.
The cover of some of the books printed of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Usually on smaller and thicker books
This is a picture of some important parts of the novel. It contains the mockingbird and the knothole, filled with various objects given to Jem and Scout by Boo Radley.
Jem and Scout, alongside their father, Atticus.