I confess, I never read ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’. It was on my English class reading lists several years (and I grew up in the South). But after reading ‘1984’, and suffering weeks of rat-infested nightmares, I went from reading everything on the lists, top to bottom, to only reading the bare minimum, shortest, easiest books that I absolutely had to. I still read (cleaned out a couple libraries in rural areas we moved to), but if it was on a reading list – NOPE!
I eventually came to the conclusion that this was not necessarily a good idea, but I still haven’t read quite a few books I should have.
Oh, and if anyone decides that banned books should all be read, because book-banning is WRONG!!!, that didn’t work out too well either. ‘Jonathon Livingston Seagull’ was good, but a lot of them are just boring – gave that up rather quickly.
Boo Radley was really a pivotal character in that he represented all childhood fears and misconceptions; and he provided the source of a step toward Scout’s maturity when she learned to see the world from his vantage point. A really beautiful book and an timely reminder for ALL of us who prefer to stand on our own front porches facing the woodwork.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
“Boo Radley” must be a play on the name Bradley which still doesn’t make sense to me.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 6 years ago
There’s nothing wrong with Alice that a massive infusion of sugar won’t cure.
verticallychallenged Premium Member over 6 years ago
Boo Radley???!!! Hahahaha! Poor Petey! Ah, Mr. Thompson, I miss your warped sense of humor.
myh2 over 6 years ago
Boo Radley was an important but spooky character in "To Kill a Mockingbird
Christopher Shea over 6 years ago
At least they didn’t think he was Boo from Monsters Inc.
sew-so over 6 years ago
I confess, I never read ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’. It was on my English class reading lists several years (and I grew up in the South). But after reading ‘1984’, and suffering weeks of rat-infested nightmares, I went from reading everything on the lists, top to bottom, to only reading the bare minimum, shortest, easiest books that I absolutely had to. I still read (cleaned out a couple libraries in rural areas we moved to), but if it was on a reading list – NOPE!
I eventually came to the conclusion that this was not necessarily a good idea, but I still haven’t read quite a few books I should have.
Oh, and if anyone decides that banned books should all be read, because book-banning is WRONG!!!, that didn’t work out too well either. ‘Jonathon Livingston Seagull’ was good, but a lot of them are just boring – gave that up rather quickly.
dogday Premium Member over 6 years ago
Boo Radley was really a pivotal character in that he represented all childhood fears and misconceptions; and he provided the source of a step toward Scout’s maturity when she learned to see the world from his vantage point. A really beautiful book and an timely reminder for ALL of us who prefer to stand on our own front porches facing the woodwork.
lenhimel over 6 years ago
Saw the film when it came out and thought Duvall was the most memorable performance.
lenhimel over 6 years ago
Saw the film when it came out and thought Duvall was the most memorable performance.
Calvin over 6 years ago
You can say that again! Again!
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Aww, Petey, it’s not that bad! You’re only in 3rd grade, eight years old. Lots of people don’t read To Kill a Mockingbird until, oh, say, 4th grade….