Thursday, December 13, 2012
To Kill A Mockingbird
Out of all the pieces of literature we read in English this semester, my favorite would have to be To Kill A Mockingbird. Even if the book was not as interesting in the beginning, it became more engrossing as it continued. While the novel may have been hard to read at first, it became easier to read as it got further into the chapters. Not all books leave a good impression because of how dull or thoughtless they can be, but the novel seemed to prove otherwise in my opinion. I loved the transition of Scout as she grew up and the realizations she came across about society and everyone around her. I admired the fact that at such a young age, Scout was not oblivious or ignorant with her surroundings. Instead of Harper Lee making Scout a weak character, which most authors seem to do with female characters, she did the exact opposite. One part that made me love the novel was the lessons I learned from it. Throughout the book and mostly towards the end, Atticus Finch tells Scout to look at people and things from a different perspective; to look at people as if she were in their shoes. With this point in the novel, I learned one lesson that will always stick with me. Everyone goes through something different and has their own story, therefore we should not judge or treat them differently because we do not know what they are going through. Another part that I loved from the novel was that through the chapters, one major event seemed to pile up to lead to the climax, which became a shocking twist to the novel. To Kill A Mockingbird will always remain with me as one of my favorite novels read in school.
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I absolutely agree that this novel is significant because it makes the reader realize the unfairness of racism. This topic has always been my favorite, especially because my culture has been experiencing discrimination up until today. Scout's father is the primary reason why i love this book so much. I did not find this piece exceptionally interesting, but her dad's character made me think otherwise. He was a fair, benign, warm-hearted, and caring man, who only wanted to help others and raise his children the proper way. He stood up against his own race in order to protect a black man. This act made him gain my respect because he was doing the right thing. I also found a connection with a different novel we read in ninth grade, which was also about racism. The only difference was in that novel a black man saved a white man's life in court. It is truly a touching topic for me, and i will always love discussing this inside of class.
ReplyDeleteThis novel was also ONE of my favorite ones, and I also do agree on a couple of your points. This book did start off slow, and thank God it slowly became better, because i cannot stand boring books. I also liked the fact that Scout was a strong character with a tough personality. Usually authors do not make females the strong characters and that appealed to me as well. This book was fun to read, and lessons were definitely learned, like the one you mentioned about not judging people, because every one has their own story. Every one needs to know and understand that because it is important to put yourself in some one else's shoes before you do anything.
ReplyDeleteI picked the same book also and exactly for the same reasons. I really like the point you brought up about how she was not weak like most women who are main characters. You also mentioned that the book was not only about segregation, but also about a child growing up and for me that was the best part of the book. The end of the story was great too but most of the people who read the book told me that the climax was dull and dissatisfying and I found that ludicrous. The ending summed up the complete theme and point of the book.
ReplyDeleteI have now read this astounding novel two times, and I will gladly read it a third time. To Kill a Mockingbird is an intriguing book with a carefully thought-out plot and it is my favorite piece of literature that we have discussed in class. I also appreciate the young age of Scout and her ferocious and strong personality. She makes the novel interesting and relatable, because all of the situations that occur are greatly emphasized by her thoughts and her life-changing experiences. This novel displays a stance on justice, equality, and the simple, but essential morals that one should have during ones life time.
ReplyDeleteI cannot agree with you more, I too love this book and it will remain in my mind forever. The part where you said about how the author made Scout a powerful character, is one point that truly skipped my mind that you just brought up. Women are seriously looked down upon, as people who cannot do things that men can do, people who do not get the same respect that men get. I disagree completely with that mentality that some men have, women are independent and can do anything they set their minds too. And Harper Lee has shown the readers that with Scouts character. Great choice for your favorite piece of literature, and great analysis on why.
ReplyDeleteThis book was not completely one of my favorites, but I did find it quite intriguing. It is not a novel I will remember every single detail of, but I will remember the main points. The story behind it was extremely touching, and the lessons trying to be taught were well thought out. However, it was not as exciting reading it than it was analyzing and understanding it.
ReplyDeleteI also picked this book as one of my favorites. It is not only my favorite that we read in class, but throughout my life this book cannot be compared to the rest I have read. The message this book portrayed was inspirational, touching, and quite educational. It taught us never to judge anyone by the way they look or by the stories we hear from them. The only way to know something for sure is to experience it yourself. The reasons you pointed out to why you chose this book are all reasons why I also fell in love with it. This novel was truly an incredible one that I will never in my life forget!
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