To Kill A Mockingbird. (In A Flash)
...the Great Depression,poverty is a subject that affects many. Instead of using this as a binding
theme, the people in the town use it as an element of separation. Prejudice of every sort runs rampant throughout the town, and even though things are simply "not fair", the time frame has to be remembered. Many stories have already occurred before the course of the novel begins. The reader learns of Boo Radley, who appears to be the "town freak". Not much is really known of him, just hearsay stories that people whisper to one another and to their children to warn them of the evils that may occur (this is due to their fear of the unknown). One story that is told is regarding an incident with Radley's father, who is supposedly stabbed with a pair of scissors, while Boo is under the influence of the "wrong group of friends". Mrs. Dubose is a story within herself. Introduced as an annoying old lady, who always screams insulting remarks at the children, she seems like the typical crotchety elderly woman. One day, Jem gets so fed up that he destroys every flower in her garden. As a punishment he is required, by his father to read to Mrs. Dubose everyday.
Atticus is another prominent character throughout the novel. As a
single parent, he faces the world, raising his two children with his maid,
Calpurnia, (who experiences better conditions and responsibilities than other
African Americans of her time, due to Atticus' beliefs). He has a reputation
for being an open-minded, fair man, overflowing with integrity. It is also
learned that he is self-educated, and tries to indoctrinate his children to
love education and literature as much as he does. The relationship he holds
with his children should also be noted. Even though he is incredibly busy
Atticus always seems to find time for Scout and Jem. He comforts them in their time of need, compromises, but always...
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