I started reading To Kill a Mockingbird, and expected it to be one of the most boring books I had ever read, but to my surprise the book drew me in within the first two chapters. Since I am a girl, and I have an older sibling, I can definitely relate to how Scout was feeling at many times throughout the book. When she was feeling left out, or scared, I could imagine myself in her place, feeling the exact same way. So I think that to me, this novel means remembering what life felt like as a young child.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout Finch is finding herself. With every new experience, she is having to decide new things for herself, like choosing from right and wrong. With every choice, new outcomes are being made for her. When I look back at being a little girl, I don't remember making choices, but I know that I did, and the choices I made brought me to where I am today.
Reading this novel I've learned many lessons, but one that really affected me was taught by Atticus. Atticus cares for everyone, no matter what the circumstances are. I think that sometimes I can be too quick to say yes or no to others. Atticus always thought about what he was going to do, and chose depending on what would put others in the better situation. I definitely need to be more like Atticus in that regard, and after reading this book, I really think I can be.
Very good job leanna!
ReplyDeleteI really liked it and your other blog posts. You write exactly what you think and do it to the point. My faovite part was the end when you said you want to try to be more like Atticus and you think you'll be able to know, since you've read the book. Atticus was a great father to his children and always did what he thought was best.
Keep up the good work :)