Friday, April 20, 2012

The Novels Overall | C & C | Joseph Huynh # 3


The Novels Overall—

I really enjoyed reading To Kill a Mocking Bird and Frankenstein. They both have very unique storyline, events, and characters that make the novels attractive classics. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that many people, especially Americans, can relate to. The story took place during the Great Depression and at a time where racism was apart of regular society. Frankenstein also provided a superb story with excellent portrayal of characters, but it wasn’t something I could relate to. I have never seen a monster in my life but I have seen people of color being discriminated by bigoted people. I have seen black people be treated poorly and judged by stereotypes. I have seen Hispanic people made fun of, especially the day laborers at hardware stores. I have seen Asian Americans been bullied because of their lack of ability to stand up for themselves. To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in America, a familiar society where I have learned about racism and can feel the pain of those who have been afflicted by it. Don’t get me wrong, I love both novels but To Kill a Mockingbird could have passed as a biography of a little girl living in Alabama and that felt more connected with this novel than Frankenstein which kind of had a science fiction tint to it. Overall, both novels were great and their unique ways and I would, with no doubt, recommend them to anyone who is itching for an inspirational and classic book to read

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