Harper Lee
What’s inside
To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee. Set in the 1930s, it explores the racial inequality and injustice prevalent in the sleepy town of Maycomb, Alabama through the eyes of a young girl, Scout Finch. As Scout and her brother Jem become friends with a boy named Dill, they become obsessed with a reclusive man, Boo Radley. Meanwhile, their father, the idealistic lawyer Atticus Finch, defends a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of racial injustice in historical context
- Insights into human nature and morality
- Appreciation of a well-crafted narrative
- Exploration of themes such as innocence, prejudice, and courage
Key Points
- Exploration of racial inequality in 1930s Alabama
- Atticus Finch’s noble pursuit of justice
- Innocence and morality seen through Scout’s perspective
- Boo Radley: a symbol of fear and misunderstanding
- Racial tension climaxing in a controversial trial
- Impact of prejudice on innocents
- The coexistence of good and evil
Who’s it For
- People interested in social justice
- Fans of American literature
- Readers interested in historical fiction
- Those who appreciate character-driven narratives
About the author
Harper Lee was an American novelist widely known for ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, published in 1960. Immediately successful, it won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and has become a classic of modern American literature.