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By Harper Lee
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Presented by Jenna Bell and Stephanie Robinson
This presentation includes videos of Roger and Gerald as they discuss The First
Amendment, Factors for Book-Banning, and “To Kill a Mockingbird”
The First Amendment
Factors for Book-Banning
A summary of:“To Kill a Mockingbird”
To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee and first published in 1960, is considered one of the all time classics
of literature. The story takes place in the 1930's during the Great Depression
in Maycomb, Alabama. This small southern town is very heavily
segregated and there is quite a bit of racial prejudice.
The narrator of the story is Scout (Jean Louise) Finch; a spirited 6-year-old
tomboy who spends her time idolizing her older brother Jem (Jeremy) Finch.
Their father, Atticus Finch, is the town's lawyer and has just been
appointed to defend a black man (Tom Robinson) who has been falsely
accused of rape. Because of Atticus' position in the case, Scout and Jem
face many unsolicited repercussions.
The story takes us through three years in the town of Maycomb, and
the antics and happenings that occur there. From the children's fascination
with the infamous Boo Radley, to being attacked in the dead of night,
this coming-of-age story gives a perspective of what it was like to
grow up in the south during a very tumultuous time.
Themes::
RacismFemininity
CourageSuperstition
Education
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a thoroughly enjoyable book, no matter how many
times it has been read. This story speaks to all ages and races and still
has a place in society today as an enlightening novel. Although “To Kill a
Mockingbird” has been challenged since its release, it should, and will, be
incorporated into reading lists for people to enjoy for years to come.
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Works Cited
Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Dramatic Pub., 1970. Print.
"ALA." American Library Association. N.p., 04 Mar 2009. Web. 7 Apr 2010. <www.ala.org>.
Castleman, Tamara. Cliffs Notes: To Kill a Mockingbird. 10th . Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., 2000. Print.
