This novel contains a plethora of meaningful and memorable quotations from its rich array of characters. This activity will ask you to search the text for two specific kinds of quotations.
- Select a quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird that depicts a social issue. Explain how and link it to a theme of the work.
- Select the quotation that has the most profound effect on the reader (you) and explain why.Copy your quotation absolutely accurately. Note the page number(s).
- Be sure to completely explain your quote and the function it fills in To Kill a Mockingbird. Anyone reading your quotations and explications should not have to read the assignment sheet to figure out what you are writing about. Think of these as mini-essays, and remember to explain your thinking thoroughly.
- Format your paper according to class word processing guidelines.
Your quotes may be of any length, long or short. You may begin each quote explanation with the quotation itself, or you may use the quote last or you may insert the quote in your explanation is up to you
