To Kill a Mockingbird

Most of you have probably heard of this book even if you haven't read it. It is becoming increasingly popular as a GCSE text. For those of you who haven't read the book feel free to follow this link to gain a bit more information on this text To Kill a Mockingbird

I decided to read it, initially I didn't really understand it but persevered with it hoping that it would start to make sense the more I read. Well as it turned out this was the case; the story is written from a child's perspective and explores growing up and also the class divide.  It also examines people's attitudes towards a white lawyer representing a black man accused of raping a white girl. As it is written from a child's perspective it adds a sense of innocence and some objectivity as a child you accept certain things that you are told as fact but you have not had your thoughts corrupted by society.

I drew some parallels between this and "Roll of thunder hear my cry" which explores the prejudice from a black child's perspective. Despite the colour difference they seem to have similar views in that they don't really understand. Both are quite strong characters however the main difference is there isn't the fear in To Kill a Mockingbird but both share the anger.