You may have heard a remarkable author has passed away. Harper Lee who is widely known for "To Kill a Mockingbird"(1960), Lee will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds as the author of an epic novel. Her novel takes place during the Great Depression in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. Atticus the father of Jean Louise Finch is a Lawyer who stands against racism. Lee was 89 years old when she passed away on the 19th of February this year. She spent most of her life outside of the spotlight in a place called Monroeville in Alabama. She insisted she would never publish another book. Her novel has influenced a great many people and will continue to do so in the future. GISS Students study "To Kill a Mockingbird", we both remember reading Lee's novel with vigor . The complexity of the novel is astounding and its effect on our perspectives was huge. The knowledge passed on by Lee through her novel is priceless. If you have not yet read it, we recommend you do, you can find it in the school library. In 1961 it won a Pulitzer Prize followed by its sequel "Go Set a Watchman". The Manuscript to her Sequel was found many years after Lee's first novel. The publishing of the second book was talked about with great controversy. Not everyone agreed that Lee was present enough to approve its publication. Regardless of the controversy, it is safe to say that Lee accomplished her goal "In other words all I want to be is the Jane Austen of South Alabama."
Thank you for remembering Lee by reading this. Stay tuned for next weeks post. Zinnia and Gwendoline.
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