To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. It was immediately successful, winning the Pulitzer Prize, and has become a classic of modern American literature. The plot and characters are loosely based on the author's observations of her family and neighbors, as well as on an event that occurred near her hometown in 1936, when she was 10 years old. The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. The narrator's father, Atticus Finch, has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers. Biographical background and publication Born in 1926, Harper Lee grew up in the Southern town of Monroeville, Alabama, where she became close friends with soon-to-be famous writer Truman Capote. Ultimately, Lee spent two and a half years writing To Kill a Mockingbird. Plot summary Despite the conviction of Tom, Bob Ewell is humiliated by the events of the trial, and he vows revenge.
To Kill a Mockingbird Summary The place: Maycomb, Alabama, finalist for the Most Boring Town in America. Few people move in, fewer move out, so it's just the same families doing the same things for generation after generation. Like the Finches: Scout, her brother Jem, and their father Atticus. Every summer Scout and Jem are joined by Dill Harris, who shares their obsession with the local haunted house, the Radley Place, and the boogeyman who lives there, Boo Radley. Fall comes, Dill leaves, and Scout starts school. That winter, disaster strikes: Miss Maudie's house catches on fire and burns to the ground. At school, Scout gets flak from her classmates because her father, a lawyer, has taken on a new client, a black man named Tom Robinson. Finally, it's the day of Tom Robinson's trial. As if things aren't bad enough, Jem and Scout hear rumors that the girl's dad has been indirectly threatening their dad. When all the excitement dies down, it turns out that Mr.
Othello enthusiastic jealousy by IndustrialCarnage, April 02, 2013 This is perhaps one of Shakespeare's more interesting plays, if you will. In comparison to Macbeth it isn't quite the walk in the park. Emelia by Promatter, January 11, 2014 Just a theory The role of Emelia in Othello. Before I begin expounding on this thought, let me first say that I am not a Shakespearean “Scholar”. 3 Comments 236 out of 280 people found this helpful Englishbiz - GCSE English and English Literature Revision Guides The Importance of Being Earnest Summary Algernon Moncrieff prepares for the arrival of his aunt, Lady Bracknell, and her daughter, Gwendolen, in his stylish London flat in 1895. His butler, Lane, brings in "Ernest Worthing" (who is listed as "John Worthing" in the cast list and "Jack" in the body of the play, although both Lane and Algernon believe his name is Ernest), who has just returned from the country. Jack reveals he has come to London to propose to Gwendolen. Jack explains that Thomas Cardew, who adopted him, willed Jack to be guardian to his granddaughter, Cecily. Lady Bracknell and Gwendolen arrive. Jack tells Algernon what happened, and promises to "kill off" his brother Ernest later in the week. In the garden at Jack's country house, Miss Prism and Cecily discuss Jack's seemingly serious demeanor; Miss Prism believes it is due to his anxiety over his reckless brother. Miss Prism and Chasuble return. Cecily enters the garden. Merriman announces that Gwendolen has asked to see Mr.
The Importance of Being Earnest The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Contemporary reviews all praised the play's humour, though some were cautious about its explicit lack of social messages, while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Wilde's artistic career so far. The successful opening night marked the climax of Wilde's career but also heralded his downfall. Composition[edit] Productions[edit] Premiere[edit] Mrs George Canninge as Miss Prism and Evelyn Millard as Cecily Cardew in the first production The cast was: Critical reception[edit]