Hey book addicts, Chrisley here! I am starting a new blog series called “Top 9 Facts” where I’ll share some interesting tidbits about a book, it’s characters, and it’s author. My first entry is on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Let’s get onto the facts!
1.)The book and its characters were based on Harper Lee’s childhood. Dill was based on Truman Capote, her childhood friend and writer of “In Cold Blood, Breakfast at Tiffany’s". Harper Lee's father was a lawyer just like Atticus and so she, like Scout, grew up watching her father in court. The character Boo Radley may also be based on the truth. 2.) Truman Capote and Harper Lee Some people said that Truman Capote wrote To kill A Mockingbird not Harper Lee, but there's not much evidence behind this. Truman Capote was jealous because the novel was so successful and the two's friendship parted ways. 3.) The book is loved by many people. To Kill a Mockingbird won the Pulitzer Prize and once even outsold the Bible! 4.) A flood of To Kill A Mockingbird fans 30,000 tourists and To Kill A Mockingbird fans visit Monroeville, Alabama each year which is where Harper Lee lived. 5.) The movie To kill a Mockingbird became a movie in 1962, starring Gregory Peck and won three Academy Awards! 6.) Harper Lee's family life Harper Lee's real name is Nelle Harper Lee. She had three siblings, Alice, Louise, and Edwin. Harper and her sister loved football and were huge fans. Harper Lee was a Crimson Tide fan since she was a kid (GO ALABAMA!) 7. Banned in schools To kill a Mockingbird has become quite controversial, some call it the greatest work in literature while others think it is inappropriate. It has been banned in some public schools because it speaks about hard to discuss racial issues and includes some bad language. A Mississippi school wanted to get rid of it from their recommended reading list but To Kill A Mockingbird fans are rallying against that happening. 8.) Not one for fame Harper Lee didn’t like all of the fame and money she actually stayed in her small town of Monroeville. Harper Lee stayed there until she died last year on February 19 at the age of 89. 9.) Quotes Here are some famous quotes from Harper Lee: "Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. I hope you enjoyed the post and the facts about To kill a Mockingbird. Comment which one surprised you the most! Signing off, Chrisley PS. To read a full summary on the book click HERE. To read a discussion question post on To Kill A Mockingbird click HERE.
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