The author Harper Lee presents the important theme of racial discrimination in her
book. This issue was rarely paid attention to when she wrote this book. The author of the
book fully reflects the far-reaching impact of racial discrimination on society and the
annihilation of human nature. Use vivid examples to tell us the tragic consequences of this
corrupt social phenomenon.
This book adopts a first-person narrative perspective. The reason is that the
protagonist girl in the story is a character created by the author based on herself. She
adapted the story of her childhood experience and created this book. This unique style
creates a sense of different substitution for the readers of this book. The book's fictional town
"Maycomb" is in the context of the Great Depression in the United States, and many
symbols of the era can be seen in the book. For example, the lives of some poor children in
small towns and the lack of education.
Looking at the whole story from the perspective of the protagonist in the book, we
can deeply feel the consequences of her inability as a child to stop rumors and
discrimination. Readers can see her growth in the book and see that she has learned to
have her own clear judgment and a kind heart. And understand the importance of these
qualities in the face of discrimination. Her father, Atticus, as a character who company her
growing, always guides her when the protagonist is confused when facing problems in the
book and stands up firmly in the face of various doubts. He is a profound character with a
sacrificial spirit and heroism in the book. In addition, there are many impressive and vivid
characters in the book that are worthy for readers to experience. They all have their own
unique characters and qualities.
The plot design in the book is also very clever. According to the title, there are two
"mockingbirds" in the book. Their experiences are very similar. In the book, Auther Radly
was rumored to be like a monster by rumors in the neighborhood, and Tom Robinson was
wronged as a rapist because of racial discrimination. Nevertheless, the plots described in the
book all reveal that they are essentially kind, innocent, and helpful people. These plots show
that rumors and discrimination have blinded people and "killed those innocent
mockingbirds."
I think this book, as a well-deserved classic, has a slightly dark plot and irony in it and
is full of realism. It is worth thinking about when reading it, and it also has the unique warm
atmosphere of a fictional town in the context of the story at that time. I like the plot and
characterization of this book. It is not particularly long. The ending of the story is not very
perfect and expectant, but there is a kind of immersive and wonderful sense of reality. I
highly recommend it to other teen readers. The controversial theme in the book can guide
children to think and enlighten them.
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