To Kill a Mockingbird: Summary, Review & Study Guide -- Nelle Harper Lee

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SAVE TIME & UNDERSTAND MORE! WARNING: This is not the actual book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Nelle Harper Lee. Do not buy this Study Guide, Summary & Analysis geared towards busy literature students if you are looking for a full copy of this classic book. Instead, our expert literary critic has already read "To Kill a Mockingbird" and pulled out the key characters, events, and action points to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary and review guide in a clear, concise, easy-to-understand format. Because of its retrospective narrative style, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is precocious and funny, satiric and wise. Scout's commentary and understanding of her bewilderment at six years old make for unique storytelling that is irresistible to any reader. This 30-minute review guide is both entertaining and jam-packed with information. It conveniently lays out all of the book's hidden gems: plot points you might miss, symbols that only become obvious on a second or third read-through, and themes that affect your understanding of the story. You'll be guided through every twist & turn of Harper Lee's classic novel, giving you a deeper analysis of this classic work of American literature while helping you rise to the top of the class. What else is included? 1) Character Reference Guide 2) Plot Summary 3) Analysis of Themes & Motifs 4) Discussion of "To Kill a Mockingbird's" Legacy & Impact Many students use this summary to cram for an exam, of course. But most students first read a chapter of the full book, and then they read the corresponding section in our guide. Regardless, this is your map when you're deep in the intricate sub-plots and fascinating imagery of "To Kill a Mockingbird." You'll see the book in a whole new way. STUDY GUIDE, SUMMARY & ANALYSIS OF HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD -- NELLE HARPER LEE "To Kill A Mockingbird" is as tenacious and headstrong as the woman who wrote the book. Despite being banned in several counties throughout the years (or perhaps because of it), the book's charm and timeless values shine through, winning countless awards and being recognized worldwide and by readers of all ages as one of America's greatest contributions to literature. Harper Lee won the admiration of millions by weaving a story about human dignity standing alongside disgrace, in the unforgettable voice of childhood innocence. At the time of the book's publication, the United States was experiencing an explosion of the same racial tensions that Scout and Jem witnessed during their youth in the 1930s. Racial prejudice and injustice were rampant. Those who thought differently and stood up for change were, like Atticus, facing the narrow and rigid thinking handed down from former generations-vulnerable and exposed to attack . . . and sometimes they, too, were alone. The American South was once again in the midst of a violent transition not completely dissimilar to that of the Civil War and Reconstruction. This book was a product of its time, and many of its elements, from the description of the town's dominant mentality to the treatment of Tom Robinson, were drawn from reality. Consequently, the book was a sensation (sensational, almost, due to being banned in certain districts), and it remains a work beloved among free thinkers. FROM START-TO-FINISH IN JUST 30 MINUTES! If you're reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" for personal enjoyment, this study guide will help you get the most from Nelle Harper Lee's novel. For serious students of literature, this guide will make sure you miss nothing!

66 pages, Paperback

First published August 23, 2013

Reviews

[Elijah · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a student struggling with content overload, I was happy to find this summary and review. I was hoping the content was capable enough to get me what I needed because I didn’t have time to read the book. I’m happy to say that it did that and a lot more. It is the perfect companion to the novel because it breaks down each notable character along with a chapter by chapter breakdown of the necessary plot points and devices. The writing is concise and collegiate, allowing me to absorb the material with ease. The chapter on themes and motifs were intriguing enough to make me want to read the book now when I get the chance after the school crunch dies down. When a summary and analysis does that, you know it was a valuable purchase.

If any other student needs a summary and analysis of this Pulitzer Prize winning book, this one is a necessity. It provides all the information necessary for knowing the novel, its characters, and themes well. I wholly recommend it.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

While 'To Kill a Mockingbird' has always been a favorite book for my family, I never particularly enjoyed it--making it difficult to participate in discussions about Lee and her work. This simple and well-written guide changed all of that, however. Now, I see the brilliance of this novel and appreciate Lee's writing style. In addition to the chapter about the characters and their relationships, the chapter about important themes and motifs was also particularly helpful. Overall, I definitely recommend this one!