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Book Review

“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: A Timeless Exploration of Justice and Prejudice!

In the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s, the set of “To Kill a Mockingbird” follows the Finch family. Scout Finch, the young narrator, grows up alongside her brother Jem and their father, Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer. The novel centers around Atticus defending Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Through Scout’s eyes, we can witness the racial tensions, moral dilemmas, and childhood adventures that shape her understanding of the world. The themes and characters throughout the book are as follows, Justice and Injustice: The trial of Tom Robinson serves as the central conflict. Lee masterfully portrays the flawed justice system and the deep-rooted racism prevalent in the South. Atticus Finch embodies integrity, empathy, and courage and his unwavering commitment to justice resonates with readers. Prejudice and Empathy are expounded when Scout’s innocence allows her to question societal norms. She learns empathy by seeing the world through others’ eyes. Additionally, Boo Radley, the reclusive neighbour, symbolizes the misunderstood outsider. It can be denoted that his mysterious presence adds depth to the narrative. The theme of "Childhood and Growing Up" comes to life when Scout’s coming-of-age journey is heartwarming. Her interactions with Calpurnia, Miss Maudie, and her brother Jem provide valuable life lessons.

I remember reading 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in high school and being deeply moved by the story of Tom Robinson and Atticus Finch. Growing up in a small town in the South, I had heard similar stories of racial injustice and prejudice. But it wasn't until I read Harper Lee's novel that I fully understood the depth of the problem and the importance of standing up against it.

One incident that stuck with me was when I witnessed a friend's family member making a racist comment about a black person. I felt a surge of anger and disappointment, but I didn't know how to respond. Then I remembered Atticus's words: 'Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.'

I took a deep breath and spoke up, calmly but firmly, and explained why the comment was hurtful and wrong. It wasn't easy, but it was a small moment of courage that I will always be proud of. Reading 'To Kill a Mockingbird' taught me that even in the face of overwhelming opposition, one person can make a difference and that standing up for what is right is always worth the risk.

The writing style of Harper Lee is one to note. Harper Lee’s prose is evocative and lyrical. She captures the nuances of the Southern dialect, infusing authenticity into the characters’ voices. The novel also balances humour, nostalgia, and poignant moments seamlessly. “To Kill a Mockingbird” remains relevant today. Its exploration of racial injustice, moral courage, and the power of empathy transcends time. Lee’s portrayal of Scout’s innocence and curiosity invites readers to reflect on their own biases.

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Yoko: Just um- you know baby steps. Give her a light compliment. Like she looks pretty or you noticed that’s a new knife in her collection. Baby steps.

Enid: Got it.

Later that day in their room.

Wednesday: *rummaging through her bag* Hey Enid have you seen my st-

Enid: I’m so madly in love with you, Wednesday Addams it hurts truly. It hurts so much and I hate how it aches me and how you drive me absolutely nuts I can’t even stand the time we’re apart-

Later again that day back in Yoko’s room.

Yoko: What the fuck happened???

Enid:

Enid: I accidentally gave her my heart and soul in a 20 minute speech.

Yoko: Oh….. um. How’d she take it?

Enid: We’re getting married tomorrow

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After a reread of Persuasion, I’m thinking about how it relates to Austen’s character types discussed in this post. It stands out from S&S, P&P, and Mansfield Park in not haveing a ‘charming rake’ type as the main male antagonist, but instead a reserved, intelligent, courteous, cold-blooded and selfish man. There is no counterpart to Willoughby, Wickham, or Henry Crawford.

Instead, if Mr. Elliot is a counterpart to any of the characters in Austen’s other novels, he feels like a dark mirror of Darcy. They are both reserved; both (at least at the time of the main plot of the book) place a high value on social status, and look down on commonness and vulgarity. However, while Darcy’s arrogance makes him rude, Mr. Elliot has impeccable manners; and where Darcy in has strong principles and treats the people for whom he is responsible well, Mr. Elliot is a hypocrite and, though voicing good principles, is in fact cruel and uncaring to those who are dependent on him. Mr. Elliot is, really, the type of person that Wickham portrays Darcy as being. The other thing that brought this comparison to my mind is Mrs. Smith’s description of the friendship between her husband and Mr. Elliot, which very much recalls the one between Bingley and Darcy (as an additional note, both Mr. Smith and Bingley are named Charles):

From his wife’s account of him she could discern Mr. Smith to have been a man of warm feelings, easy temper, careless habits, and not strong understanding, much more amiable than his friend and very unlike him - led by him

I think this all goes with one of Austen’s common themes, and one that is especially important to Persuasion - the importance of not marrying in overmuch haste and without good knowledge of and, at a minimum, respect for your partner. Darcy is decidedly not like Mr. Elliot in character - but at the time if his first proposal, for all Elizabeth knew he might have been.

And on the flip side, Frederick Wentworth is not like Willoughby or Wickham - but given the short time Anne had known him when he first proposed, he might have been, and Lady Russell certainly sees that danger. He is, at that time, daring and charismatic, but not prudent, having saved none of the money that he won in his naval career. There’s also another reference to the ‘charming rake’ type in that, like Henry Crawford, he for a while courts two sisters, the elder of whom is attached (though, unlike Maria Bertram, not engaged) to another man. In Wentworth’s defence, he isn’t aware of the latter, and isn’t trying to make them both fall in love with him, just being his (naturally charming) self, and keeping his eyes open for who he might like to marry; and he very nearly gets himself badly entangled and, later, freely acknowledges that as his own fault. Really, Wentworth has elements of all three of Austen’s main male character types, and is the better for it. (Anne herself has, I think, the most in common with Elinor Dashwood in being the only sensible and intelligent person in her family, and in being very perceptive, and with Fanny Price is being rather quiet and imposed upon.)

On the whole, this combination of characters makes the book feel less on the side of intelligence and judgement, and more on the side of a warm and open heart, in making for happiness, whereas S&S and P&P focus more strongly on the need for ‘sense’ and intelligence. Intelligence may well be a necessary quality for a truly good marriage, but it is not a sufficient one, not when it is combined with a cold and selfish heart.

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