Re: GSBC Discussion – To Kill a Mockingbird
Since y’all are suthai huwai, I’ll start.
My favorite character was Atticus and Mrs. Maudie.
I found Atticus’ character to be way ahead of his time. I loved that Scout and Jem were allowed the same liberties as a child, clothes and otherwise. I loved that he was a nurturing and successful man. Often times even today, we equate a successful man as stone cold – very rarely do we see a family man in them. I loved that even in the time of the great depression this family wasn’t struggling and the parental figure was playing both roles so brilliantly.
Miss Maudie was clearly the feminist in the book. I loved her resolve, especially when her house burned down. She picked up and moved on. At a few times in the book, I wondered if Miss Maudie and Atticus had a thing going. Miss M did tend to know things about Atticus before many people. Or perhaps I’m being to cliched and these two were just friendly confidants.
I wasn’t really taken or surprised by the race issue. I’ve read up on this and it all came as secondary information to the plot. (perhaps I’m desensitized) I did however enjoy the view of the repercussions from the children’s POV. That was different.
How do I feel about the book overall? I’m not sure. I know this is my 2nd time reading it - and I’ve come to appreciate it much more then the first time. The first go I almost glazed over Atticus. This time I enjoyed the leisurely tone of the writer. Its been a great while since an author has taken the pains of building a 3 dimensional background to they’re characters. We live in a very instant gratification type of world and we look for action action action … but To Kill a Mockingbird takes it time to get you where you are going.
Heck, the entire story was told as a by line to:
I agree with Miss Maudie but Atticus was way too perfect. Me too, I like it now much, its not out of this world kind of great but a nice story with an equally nice message. Rest i agree with you 100%
So, I’m gonna pull back what I remember when I read this book in high school and credit sparknotes!
Who was your favorite character?
What did you think of the book overall?
How do you think Atticus managed his role as a single parent?~MuNiYa~](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/members/-muniya-/ ) , we often see successful businessmen having a cold personality with family and household life. Atticus demonstrated being a good father figure as well as a good role model to his children. He’s a stand-up guy who stands for justice and for what he believes in despite the enormity of opposition in the case he defended.
Discuss race in this book…
Boo is still a mystery, i agree
Spark notes…cheating, we’ll have to ask Muniya about it. @~MuNiYa~ waiting for your verdict.