Just How Good Is To Kill A Mocking Bird? Flashcards
Shrewd
Having or showing sharp powers of judgement.
Pious
Someone who is devoutly religious.
Vigilance
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Codified
To put things in an orderly form.
Prodigy
A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities of abilities.
Platitude
A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interested or thoughtful.
Preternatural
Beyond what is normal or natural.
Laudable
Of an action, idea, or goal deserving praise and commendation.
Depraved
To be morally corrupt.
What according to mark twain is the surest way to increase a books chances of being a best seller?
Twain said it the best way to catapult a book into bestsellerdom is to tell people they can’t have it.
Sublime
Glorious, grand, great and high.
In your own words how did flannery o Conner feel about to kill a mockingbird?
She thought for a kids book it did OK.
Why do critics claim that the point of view of this novel is inconsistent?
The fact that scout can’t be the moral agent of her own story and be a prodigy.
Who inspired the character Atticus?
It was Harper lee’s father who was an attorney who defended 2 black men accused of murder.
What is meant by twains description of Atticus as a passive Martyr?
Nothing but the martyr spirit can brave the lancing mob, and cow it and scatter it.
