Fab character - Scout and Dill. Scout is ao independent and fierce - she does whatever she wants, however she wants. I love her confidence in herself. Her relationship with Atticus is adorable. Dill reminds me of Dennis the Menace lol his story is heart breaking but his character is so darn cute!
Overall, i enjoyed the book (still reading a bit) a lot more than in high school. And it’s exactly what Muniya said… as a teen i thought most of the book was too slow. Reading it with new eyes makes me appreciate the story-telling and build-up. As an adult it resounds with me more - reminds me of my own childhood, makes me wonder about innocence and equality. It’s a cozy book.
As a parent, Atticus nails it. A lot of times as parents, we try to follow the same things we prech to our children - leading by example. Atticus’ decision to live that to show his children what his ideals and values are.. is amazing. As a mother it made me reflect on my own day-to-day interactions with my son… do i live how i say one should? His views and parenting are why Scout and Jem are so confident in themselves.
The race issue… idk if there’s more background to the book other than it being set and released in the 60s/civil rights struggle era. Speaking from that pov - the novel was ahead of its time. The ‘racist’ character still have a humam side. She didn’t just paint everyone black and white.