To Kill a Mockingbird
It is 1930s Maycomb, Alabama. This is not the most desirable period in American history. It does, however, help us in remembering our past. The 1930s in the South were filled with hatred and violence. Welcome to Scout Finch’s world. Scout Finch was the daughter of renowned lawyer Atticus Finch. Atticus believed in equality and a fair chance for all, whereas his Caucasian acquaintances did not. When Atticus was assigned the case of Mayella Ewell, a Caucasian girl, and Tom Robinson, an African American man, the entire town began to treat Scout and her brother differently because their father was representing an African-American. Allow this book to take you back to the 1930s and show you our history.
I love this book. It is a classic, timeless work of literature that I thoroughly enjoy reading every time. It’s both enriching and eye-opening. Typically, stories have a fairytale ending. This book is realistic. It reveals people’s most awful, most sensitive, and most innocent sides. Just because you’re innocent and sensitive does not guarantee a happy ending. Scout embarks on a journey in the story. It is a journey that no child should have to take. She begins to lose her innocence. Scout is ignorant at first. She is carefree and believes that no one could or would do anything wrong. She has emotionally matured by the end. This book allows you to journey through our history.
This is a book I recommend for advanced readers. If you like literature that makes you think about more than just the story, this is the book for you. Readers who enjoy classics such as J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye” or F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” will definitely enjoy this masterpiece. I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it! I hope you have the same experience.
Originally written by Anna F
Book by Harper Lee
