The Lesson from "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Ok, I'm sure that if you've read this book, you might have your own opinions about the lesson in the story, but I think the lesson is that you shouldn't do something that is wrong just because it's popular. In the book, Atticus Finch must defend a black man named Tom Robinson acused of rape in 1930s Alabama. This is a tough job because the South at this time is still a racist society and is still even angry about it's defeat in the War Between the States. Many lawyers in this time wouldn't think of even trying to defend a black man in court. But Atticus doesn't believe in this and does everything he can to prove Tom is innocent. Even though many people don't believe in his views, Atticus knows it's the right thing to do and doesn't care what people say or think. To me, everyone should know and learn this lesson, that it's not always alright to "follow the crowd".

To Kill a Mockingbird Review

Well, I finally finshed the book and I have to agree with the people that said it was great. The plot was really good and the historical acuracy was top notch in my opinion. Ms. Lee was able to show us that you're only young once and you need to make the most of it, because once you're grown up, there's no turning back.

Getting ready to read!!!

It has been almost a week since we got out of school and I am enjoying it thoroughly. We have been just laying around lounging and getting ready to start work and making money. This summer we must read "To Kill a Mocking Bird." I have heard both that is a good book and a bad one. Despite hearing these I am ready to get into the story.

One thing I learned today also was that it is better not to watch the movies after y0u read a book. I had read a book earlier in the year and just saw the movie today. When you read a book most of the time you will develop a mental image. Well, with this book my mental image was nothing like the character that they had playing in the movie. So the lesson learned here today was not to watch the movie on " To Kill a Mocking Bird."

Hey Hey

Hey this is a new blog for a class project for the summer. We are going to read two books and I am going to tell you what I think about certain chapters and the book as a whole. This will not start until at least May 23rd. (this is the day our school get's out) Looking forward to seeing what all you have to say about it.