Sarah’s choice – Tuesday 7th November 2017 at 7.30 pm
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Author: Harper Lee
Synopsis
The novel To Kill a Mockingbird mainly revolves around a small family of three – Atticus Finch, an attorney, and his two children, Scout and Jem. As the novel proceeds certain characters are linked with the three main characters to form a dramatic story of events, attitudes, prejudices and values.
The novel is set is the quiet town of Maycomb; but the serenity is only superficial. The town is comprised of three communities: the white folk, the black community, and the ‘white trash’. Outwardly there is peace among the three, but underneath prevails a combination of hostility, racial prejudices, and friendlessness.
Our Review
A bold exploration of race, oppression and morality, this book has been a must-read for generations thanks to its warm, witty and approachable tone.
We all enjoyed it but were shocked by the racial injustice and, in reality, how little it has changed over the years. The characters were well portrayed and our favourite was Atticus with the loving, philosophical way he treats his children.