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Introduction, 2018 To Kill a Mockingbird

Type of Literature Southern Gothic Began in the 1700-1800’s Includes supernatural/unusual phenomena, horror and romance, strong art/architectural references, and strong emotions Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the first American Southern Gothic writers

Gothic Elements--TKAM Meaning/Implication Element Destruction Innocence and purity Suspense/supernatural undertones Fire Snow Supernatural things: The Radley house Items in the tree “mad”dog

Characters Atticus Finch: widow, attorney, “lives life as a lesson to his children” Scout: Jean Louise, narrator, many believe she represents author as a young girl Jem: Scout’s older brother Calpurnia: mother figure for Jem and Scout Boo Radley: Finch neighbor, rumored to be crazy

Setting Deep South—Maycomb, Alabama During the Depression when people didn’t have a lot of anything

Facts About the Novel Flashback Point of View: first person—Scout The other points of view are found through dialogue Considered “Bildungsroman” a coming of age story Reader views the psychological and moral growth of the main character throughout the story

Social Issues Jim Crow Laws Scottsboro Trial The Great Depression Racial Injustice Women/Gender Bias “Fair Trial”

Reading Schedule 4/23: Chapters 1-7 5/1: Chapters 8-11

Author Background

Harper Lee Harper Lee Biography After watching the video clip, read and annotate the handout. Then, on the back page of your packet, write down three general statements that sum up what you learned about Harper Lee. Explain why you believe they are a big deal.