(English title: To Kill a Mockingbird ) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, published in 1960. It remains one of the most significant works of American literature, exploring themes of racial injustice and the loss of innocence in the Deep South during the 1930s. Feature Profile: To Kill a Mockingbird Author: Harper Lee Genre: Southern Gothic / Bildungsroman (Coming-of-age)
The transition from childhood innocence to an adult perspective on good and evil.
The moral compass of the story; a widower and dedicated father who stands against the town’s systemic racism. Wer die Nachtigall stГ¶rt
The fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression.
Atticus’s famous lesson to Scout: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Major Characters (English title: To Kill a Mockingbird ) is
The narrator; a rebellious tomboy who learns about the complexities of human nature.
The bird represents innocence. To kill a mockingbird is a "sin" because they do nothing but make music for people to enjoy—a metaphor for Tom Robinson and Boo Radley. The moral compass of the story; a widower
A highly acclaimed adaptation starring Gregory Peck, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus Finch. You can find more about the production and its history on the official American Film Institute (AFI) site .