hi, im in year 10 english advanced and we are currently doing a novel study on to kill a mockingbird. and i stumped by the question "How does Harper Lee explore her themes in the novel?"
i know all the themes in the novel ect. but i just cant grasp HOW DOES she explore them.
"How does Harper Lee explore her themes in the novel?"
any insight and help would be much appreciated
Well we studied the novel last year and our teacher explained Harper Lee was doing exponential writing about society and its unfairness.
I don't really know about themes.....
Shall these bones live?
yeh, i just need to know and understand how she explores the themes of the novel [prejudice, courage, ect..]
I did a search and found: http://www.123helpme.com/preview.asp?id=94198 and http://www.homework-online.com/tkamb/themes.asp
does this help?
Shall these bones live?
wow! these really will help, cheers!!
[why does everything i type sound sarcastic.lol]
Glad I could be of help.
[I don't know it's kinda weird!]
Shall these bones live?
Slowly, carefully and beautifully?Originally Posted by accadacca
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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She creates and anecdotal example of a possible event (perhaps true, perhaps false, I don't know) and she shows you how society acts. That is how she explores the themes.
Most importantly through the eyes of a child.
"And the worms, they will climb
The rugged ladder of your spine"
In exploring the themes of any novel you must figure out what they are.
Themes in TKM for example: are justice; love; compassion; coming of age; racial hatreds; the characters' names: look up Atticus Finch, look up Scout, look up Boo you may find that TKM is a far more complex book than you thought.
When you begin with Atticus everything falls into place or it should coupled with the site BAKIRYU so very kindly gave you.
And remember the theme thread of memory since the story is told by an adult Scout as she remembers that fateful summer.
GOOD LUCK
GERBAM
I am writing a paper on how Atticus Finch fits into the 14-17 steps/stages of the Journey of a Hero according to Joseph Campbell's Journey of a Hero. I had a kind reply from a gentleman who knew the the details of the journey but had not read the book. Is there anyone who has read TKAM and is familiar with the steps who would be willing to help? The two that puzzle me are the times when Atticus is in a situation - the "Belly of the Whale" and a meeting with a Goddess or Temptress. If anyone has any ideas of these and or any of the other steps I would be ever so grateful. Thank you. You may respond directly to me if that is easier.
Hey!
I was just wondering what you all think about To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
(I hope you dont think its a book for children.) I would just be interested in reading your comments and your thought about it.
i think its one of the best books (i have ever read).
I've read this book twice, and I think it's excellent. As resident of Alabama myself, I think Lee portrays the southern lifestyle with eloquence and grace. It's captivating, thrilling, and at the same time a simple picture of what it means to be a child. The book is complex and works on a few different levels, and Lee intertwines them to make something truly stunning and well-written.
I do think that her relationship with Truman Capote is sketchy, especially since she didn't write much more after that and really refuses to talk much about the book. But it's really a great book and I wish she did write more.
"Memory believes before knowing remembers."
--Faulkner
What do you mean by "sketchy"? Is there something in particular you're thinking?
Also, I forgot to say, I really enjoyed the book too. It's been several years since I read it, so maybe I'll put it on my list to reread. Although a main character is a child, I don't think it's a children's book.
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