Log #6

        From the rest of Chapter I and the whole of Chapter II, we get to learn more about the Finches’ family history and character, along with some other character’s background, with the most notable being Henry. For instance, from the mentioning of Jean’s use of NAACP seal we learn that she is at least not in objection to equal right between black and white. Also from Jean’s aunt Alexandra’s callous opinion on how Henry’s family background make him unsuitable for the Finches (who are lawyers), we see that her aunt is a more conservative character.

Furthermore, Harper Lee also shed light on the history of Maycomb Country, which is most interesting and memorable. According to the book, Maycomb was able to expand and grow because despite its poor public transportation, the original inhabitant of the area, namely an innkeeper, welcomed surveyors sent by the government most hospitably, so hospitable that they ignored the modifications made to their canvas results. Consequently, the governor listed Maycomb as one of the major area for development.

Most interestingly, we get to see some aspects of life and important events of American society, including the Supreme Court ruling of Brown v. Board of Education case and how WWII changed young men at that time. This, to me, is particularly intriguing given how the American society was undergoing drastic shifts of gender, racial, and many other values post war. Last but not least, we are starting to see shadows of To Kill a Mockingbird.