As we read To Kill a Mockingbird we will be focusing our discussion on analysis of author's craft. The back of the book tells us that his is one of the "best loved novels of all time." What did Harper Lee do to achieve this superlative? Use what you know about elements of literature (see the glossary given in class on Tuesday for a list of the elements) to analyze what you notice Lee does well in the novel so far.
For this post, write your first paragraph about what you like about the book at this point. If you've read the novel before or if you're reading ahead, try to limit your response in this paragraph to the first seven chapters of the novel. Use evidence from the novel to specifically describe something you like about the first seven chapters of the book. Be sure to tell why you like this part! You may want to connect it to something from your own life.
For your second paragraph, discuss author's craft for the part of the novel you described in the previous paragarph. How has Lee created the effect of enjoyment in you? Consider the items in the elements of literature glossary to frame your response. Again, use evidence from the novel to support your ideas about author's craft.
Due Monday, December 5.
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