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To Kill A Mockingbird
For school, we had to read the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and I really didn't like it. Not to sound shallow or immature or anything, but the whole racism theme was rather dull (not saying that racism is dull, but I mean that it's dull to read about when you could be reading other things. If you want to read about racism, go take a History class and learn about it from a text book), and the background setting of a dusty little town in Alabama and the boring, nosy, gossipy people without lives was not appealing. It's not exciting to read about. And Scout wasn't a realistic person. I mean, what 7-year-old uses words like "morphodite"? Take Les Miserables, it's about redemption and is very dramatic and exciting---a renounced thief on the run.I am the only person in the whole grade who didn't like TKAM. Whenever I talk to anyone about it they always go "OMFG I LOVED IT HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE TKAM?!" Now, we have to write an essay about whether we liked it, and saying that it was not appealing and Scout is not realistic is not tangeable. She'll say it's off-topic and has nothing to do with the meaning of the book. I understand the meaning of the book, but I still don't like it. I talked to my dad and he just said that I'm not mature enough for such advanced literature, which is not true. What am I supposed to do?!
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Okay, one Scout is like adult and childlike at the same time because Harper Lee wants you to look at how racism is from a point of view from a child. The adult words are there to lead you through the book so I runs smoothly. And look at this, whenever Scout talks, she never says large words. In fact, she says words like "waked up" and phrases like that. The books theme is not only racism. It's about maturity, and being an unlikely hero. I'm not sure your teacher explained it thoroughly because there are so many metaphors that make it exciting. Like the oh-so-famous mockingbird metaphor: A mockingbird is innocent as Tom Robinson and Boo are as well. And as I said...racism is just ONE theme.
Well anyways, I think you should tell your teacher the points on why you didn't like it. Tell her why you thought this and that. If she is not happy with what you are doing, remind her that you she is the one who assigned this.
Read the book "No More Dead Dogs". You seem EXACTLY like the character, Wallace Wallace.
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I think your first step is clarifying the essay with your teacher. It is perfectly possible to write a good essay about a book's meanings and themes without actually liking the book. It's also perfectly possible to defend a view of not liking the book, and get graded on how well you defend that view.
There is nothing wrong with not liking something. Your tastes are your tastes. Although, like most people here, I think you are selling To Kill a Mocking Bird a little short. It is a classic for a reason and definitely has some redeeming qualities you could write about in a positive light.
But hell, welcome to the world, where sometimes you will suffer for simply having differing opinions for the majority. If you teacher is tough enough on you, the simplest thing might be using this assignment as a chance to develop your ability to write bullshit. It can be a valuable skill in school.
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I can never stand reading for school. It's like being forced to read something. Things that catch your interest like Phantom are awesome but you can't get into a book you don't like so try cliff notes or something. It always works for me.
GOod LUck
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Maybe in your paper you can explain that while you understand the point of it and that you accept it as a book that SOME people might like and that was probably very good in its time, it's simply not the sort of thing that appeals to you. Sort of like when you're writing a complaint to a business, you start by complimenting them and then in the next paragraph you explain the problem. The assignment is based on your opinion, so give it to her. I know exactly what you're going through, I was the only person who rather enjoyed Huck Finn and hated Ethan Frome with a passion. If you get a bad grade, it's not the end of the world. And your teacher will know that you can think for yourself instead of going along with whatever the rest of the class likes.
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I loved the book myself! I saw more than just racism in it though.
There was also a man standing against racism in a small town where standing against such things could have gotten you killed in that time period.
This was just a small example of the stupidity of people then and the damage it could do (and did) to innocent people.
Oh, and I have a 5 year old grandson with an incredible vocabulary, so Scout is believable to me. :)
However, if you truly didn't like the book then write your essay about that. My guess from the types of literature you do like is that it just wasn't your cup of tea! It did send a powerful message for its time though.
And by the way...the novels you liked proves you are mature enough to understand whatever is thrown your way.
Good luck with the essay. :)
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Hey
I read that book too, last year and let me tell you something, I HATED IT! I found it to be boring, and even though it did have a great meaning to it, it was formed in such a dull way! I couldn't stand it. Also just because you didn't like the book, doesn't mean you are not mature enough for such advanced literature. I have no idea why your father said that. About the essay well your teacher wants you to write YOUR opinion, and an opinion can NEVER be wrong. Don't worry about it. Write in that essay exactly how you felt about the book. If anyone says anything to you, be like ummm excuse me it's my opinion and if you don't like it too BAD! Phantom of the Opera is ONE OF THE BEST shows/books i ever read, and saw. It also ha a good moral like you said, but the only difference is, It'S INTERSTING. The way the author set it up to be. Why don't you mention this in your essay. ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR OPINION IS NEVER WRONG! no matter what anyone says!
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♥ maria ♥
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IF you honestly did not like the book, choose the side of the essay: I did not like this book because..ect. Make sure your teacher knows that you are mature enough for such advanced literature, not just a kid who does not want to look at the deeper meaning of things. Back up your opinions with strong supporting details. Do not just bash the book. Cite your examples from the book and make it look like an essay that was written by a student with an upper level education. I also read that book so if you need any help feel free to ask! Good luck =]
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Ihave to read that for school...I opened to the first page, read the first paragraph then put it down. I just wanted to say I admire you for actually reading it and getting through the whole thing. just tell your teacher the truth that you hated it but don't just whine and complain in your essay! <3
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just explain the theme of racism is not appealing to you because you are against it and the boook goes into it too much. and say some of the characters are unrealistic and explain. i think thats a good reason not to like it. it wasnt my favorite book either.
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