Lee, Harper: 1926 - 2016
To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Medium
- Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words, but some are old-fashioned or region-specific, like “scuppernong” or “papoose.”
Sentence Structures – Sentences are mostly simple but sometimes long and descriptive, requiring careful reading.
Dialect & Speech – Characters use Southern dialect, which can make grammar and expressions tricky.
Themes & Context – The story’s topics, like racism and justice, need mature understanding even if the language is clear.
- Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words, but some are old-fashioned or region-specific, like “scuppernong” or “papoose.”
- The language is mostly straightforward, though it includes some older Southern expressions, dialect, and historical context that might challenge some readers.