Many years ago, I saw the movie, To Kill A Mockingbird. I was six years old. Although I didn’t understand everything that was happening on the big screen, I did understand Scout and her love for Atticus and Jem and her innocent acceptance of and fascination with Boo Radley and the people the town folk looked down on and judged.
Later, in middle school, I read Harper Lee’s simple, honest, and amazing book upon which the movie was based. I understood so much more than I had at six years of age. I appreciated the writing and the innocence portrayed by the characters. And I still loved and worshiped Atticus, perhaps more than at age six.
In high school, I read the book again. I understood more. I enjoyed more. I questioned more. And I loved Scout, Atticus, Jem, and even Dill so much more than in previous encounters.
Since then I have read the book countless times and seen the movie repeatedly. I am convinced that it is probably one of the top ten books ever written. It transcends time, race, class, gender, age, and so much more. To Kill A Mockingbird is an incredibly memorable encounter with honesty, heroism, good versus evil, right versus wrong, justice versus injustice, and simplicity.
To portray things in simple and honest terms is a gift. To live life in a simple and honest way is a goal.
This is beautiful. I mean the layout!
I haven’t read this yet. I’ll be back. I suspect I’ll say something similar about what you’ve written.
You know I read this book in High School and I don’t remember much about it. I think it’s one of those books that given a rereading as an “adult” would provide a greater appreciation. I’ve always thought it was interesting that this was Harper Lee’s only novel. Thanks for the suggestion
The layout is very nice. Can you teach me? I’m such a dummy.
Oh, and the book was gripping. It’s a classic, to be sure.
I can absolutely teach you. Let me know what you want to do and I can help you learn it. Do you use PhotoShop or another program? It helps if you do, for the header, anyway.
I haven’t read that book. You gave it a glowing review. While it sounds like a good thing to read, I bet I just don’t read it. Ooo! And, I like your new icon. Quite cool.
I highly recommend the book. I know you would like it, Mr. Hand. It’s fairly short. In fact, please read it. (I almost feel like making it a challenge!) I’d be interested in your opinion and thoughts on the novel.
I re-read To Kill A Mockingbird a few years ago, having read it at least twice before a much younger age.
I agree with you. It’s a wonderful book. And I did get more out of it each time I read it.
I haven’t read it or seen the movie, but now I just might have to.
One of my all time favorite books!