i read 2 kill a mockingbird and i have 2 do a book talk on it. im wondering if u by any chance have any idea about hte authors message, and the purpose of the book.
thanx
2007-02-03 15:04:31 · 7 answers · asked by supergirl 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
sheesh
i noe it, but like im not sure how 2 get it out in words
2007-02-03 15:10:22 · update #1
i read hte book! i just need help
2007-02-03 15:10:50 · update #2
the purpose is kinda like msg...but likee aahh
2007-02-03 15:11:27 · update #3
I have to agree with the previous poster - if you don't know the author's message and the purpose of the book, then it's fairly obvious you didn't read it to begin with. The answers to your questions are obvious from the first few pages. It is, in my opinion, one of the best books I have ever read, and it well worth you reading rather than having people do your homework for you.
2007-02-03 15:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by aeshamali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my opinion
the symbols i know are: Tom is a mockingbird, does no sins and only does good
its a sin to kill a mockinng bird and since they kiled Tom it was a sin to kill Tom, that is why all the bad things happend to the bad people, the book wants to abbolish racism , get rid of hate, it shows that one person can make a difference in society even if the world is agianst them, everyone can make a difference or a change for the good if they try
2007-02-03 16:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by brdwaylvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The title in itself is pretty much the book.
"To Kill A Mockingbird"
It's like Atticus said, to kill a mockingbird would be a sin because they only sing their hearts out for us.
Boo Radley is a Mockingbird in a sense because he's constantly being bothered by Scout and Jem who are obssessed with him and what he must be like.
The man on trial, Tom Robinson, is another example of the mockingbird being a major symbol. He was always kind to Mayella Ewell and his kindness was repaid by her proposotioning him and her father catching her. Which causes for them to falsely accuse Tom of raping Mayella to cover the shame.
These are what I consider a major part of the story on how society back then treated people that were different and judged them. And it's interesting to note that we haven't really changed much only on the surface.
2007-02-03 15:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 20 I read this book in the 6th grade believe it or not I remember this book like the back of my hand...
Very Interesting but if I tell u , u wont be learning anything
so read it ... ITS VERY GOOD
2007-02-03 15:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by Beautiful_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Below is a link to SparkNotes where there is a study guide to the novel. It will have everything you need! Explained quotes, summaries, the themes etc.
Good luck with your book talk!
2007-02-03 16:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by briar_gregory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had really read the book, you would know. We are not here to do YOUR homework for you. Read the book and THINK!
2007-02-03 15:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a story about a person standing up for what he feels is right, and going against his community, and teaching his children this lesson
2007-02-03 15:15:33 · answer #7 · answered by stringck250 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋