Favorite Author - Harper Lee "To Kill a Mockingbird"

My favorite Author is Harper Lee.  My most notable experience with his writings was from high school when I read his book, "To Kill a Mockingbird".  It is a great piece of literature, with amazing characters and plot.  I like the diversity that is shown: sadness and happiness, racism and equality, immaturity and maturity, injustice and redemption. Each time I read this book, a different “universal truth” jumps out at me. When I was younger, I pondered the themes of prejudice, kindness, and dignity that run through the book, but now that I have read this as an adult, I am able to see new perspectives and themes of innocence.  It helped shaped my views as I gew up about race and relations.  I like the author writing style because she uses such strong imagery, that really engages the reader.  It often draws powerful emotions that promote self-awareness.  Her word choice is simple, but that makes the book easy to read.  The author also uses humor alot to connect with her audience.  This is apparent because as we read, the narrator is a little girl who has  a child-like perspective and often makes witty observations.  Another tool the author uses is symbolism, to create those universal truths.  All of these things really leave a lasting impression upon the reader and leaves them craving for more. To me that is what makes the novel so great, there is no beginning, middle, or end, it is like a snapshot of life.  A story that continues forever.  This is why in my opinion this book is a timeless classic, it's an american novel.