Video Sparknotes: Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Summary
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- Check out Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Video SparkNote: Quick and easy To Kill a Mockingbird synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the novel. For more To Kill a Mockingbird resources, go to www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/.
Whoever made the pictures for this did an excellent job.
🙏🏻
Matthew Cosgrove What? Did you misunderstand the story?
I agree it's gorgeous :)
@@determineddylan8793 what did he say
It’s from the graphic novel, dummies.
VideoSparknotes: for those who are too lazy to even read the Sparknote.
lol
Ahlie😂
bRUH that is precise
me lol
I've read the book. I've watched the movie. I just like the story.
scouts ham costume though
life saving and a fashion statement
+ Gin Gin u don't get how fucking boring this book is love to read but dam I hate this book and u should not judge our generation there nothing worng about using resources that you have at your disposal so fuck off and stay live in the 1980's
+Matthew Evans your comment is idiotic
+Matthew Evans I personally loved the book,but I can respect your opinion. You seem like a person who can't do such thing though and just by seeing your comment makes me really sad,it makes you seem like an ignorant person. Please next time if you dislike a book or anything,don't just go all the way out to say it's shit,thank you.
Matthew Evans is this a reply on a wrong comment lol
INDEED
actually the metaphorical meaning for "To Kill A Mockingbird" is that you shouldn't hurt the innocent and/or those who do what is right.
Asha Ray-C. Thank you I feel like everyone else doesn’t get it
Asha Ray-C. Right. I think it’s a strange thing to not touch on. Innocence was the major motif of the book- Tom Robinson is legally innocent (more than Maycomb thinks), Boo Radley is socially innocent (more than Maycomb thinks- him and Tom parallel each other, obviously), and Atticus’s kids (particularly Jem) lose innocence through coming-of-age. The mockingbird can be shown to represent those particular circumstances where innocence is portrayed multiple times (for example Atticus sacrifices presenting the Ewells kindly in order to protect Tom, not because he’s defenseless, but because Atticus knows Tom is ‘innocent’ in court and Atticus is nothing if not fair legally) (and as the children walk home from the Halloween pageant, a single mockingbird is in the trees), so missing it is missing a lot of the symbolism.
In one of the chapters, Atticus says “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”, right?
@@orangejuice1869 Duh. I believe he was talking about the air gun thingies Jem and Scout got for Christmas. Atticus said: _"Shoot all the bluejays you want,if you can hit 'em,but remember, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird"_
Yeah.. Basically exactly the same thing he said
"Hey Boo."
One of the most beautiful lines I ever heard in American Literature.
😐
It’s so wholesome
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@@Aviritia669 4:08
lesson 1: put yourself in other people's shoes
lesson 2: don't kill mockingbirds
lesson 3: keep fighting even if you know you'll lose
lesson 4: the world is unfair
- milkysubs thanks!
- milkysubs k
How is it that not everyone understands these simple lessons?
you are a genius
Yep😂 that’s exactly what we needed to know on our test lol
If you are ever on trial, and the jurors are wearing overalls, you are screwed.
jazzman99000 Only if your "black"
You're fine if you're wearing overalls too. And white.
@@alexcarter8807 telll that to the white southafricans who are getting murdered TODAY (not 100 years ago) for simply being white...
without trial, without justice without anything.
Its so easy to point fingers in your country when you ignore how biased and correpted the world is outside of white countries.
Just ask yourself: if we are soooo racist and evil , why are all these nonwhites so desperste to enter our societies and countries? Why dont they flee to somalia or honduras?
@@rronaldreagan Lmao Go fuck yourself, clown and take your debunked white supremacist talking points and shove them.
@@rronaldreagan Tell that to black south Americans who are getting murdered TODAY (and also 100 years ago) for simply being black...
Without trial, without justice without anything.
It's so easy to only focus on your things and forget about the rest of the world when you can't be open-minded. You're so white-supremacist that you only see your problem, and not the rest of the world when the rest of the world also acknowledge your problem.
Just ask yourself: If you're sooooo nice and unbiased, why would you have such a mindset? If you're not racist, how can you only acknowledge your own problems? If you're not evil, why do you want nonwhite people to flee to Somalia or Honduras where terrorist attacks are always happening, where you can get raped, kidnapped, robbed the minute you step inside? Or do you just want them to go there because you think oh I'm white therefor I'm more superior than all of you coloured people?
And to answer your question, they are trying to go to America because:
1. They can. They are human and should be treated the same as you and me.
2. They probably live in horrible third-world countries so they would want to immigrate to a better place.
3. Somalia and Honduras are horrible countries, as I've already explained. Proof->smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/africa/east/Pages/somalia.aspx
smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/americas/central/Pages/honduras.aspx
I was going to read the book, but then I realized im a lazy piece of crap. Now im sitting here at 11pm the night before the test watching this...I have made good choices! (not really)
DoomsdayCartoons what were the questions ? ;)
DoomsdayCartoons know dat feel
DoomsdayCartoons Same here
DoomsdayCartoons 11/10 would do again
DoomsdayCartoons same, except it's 10:30 for me, and my test is more of what are the names of the described characters.
RIP Harper Lee, 2/19/2016.
"The best reward is to let him keep his privacy."
I second that motion. Puting him on the spotlight is like killing a mockingbird, as Scout said.
the way you explained to kill a mockingbird portrayed it in a better light then me having discussed it in my boring class. the plot of to kill a mockingbird seems more interesting after having listened to you talk about it.
I hope you’re actually had a chance to read the book. The movie is recommended, too.
Cause you dint actualy pay atention in class thats why its actualy a pretty good book(coming from a kid thats adicted to youtube and video games)
We are all here because we have an exam or test on this tommorow
And that is a True Story.
You must be physic
Lol, spot on, actually.
Spot on mate.
Five months later and still holds true. Wish me luck.
This dude explained the book in 3 minutes better than the teacher did in days of class
more like months of explaining..
Did you teacher explain books? They asked us to explain it to make sure we read them.
Am I the only one who is not watching this because of some English exam?
no,i have a exam relates to this text tomorrow😂😂😂
That's awesome, hope you did well! I am 33 yrs old and watching this video, after reading this back in early high school. In a way I am reflecting back on important life lessons, with the current social problems we see daily. Even today, many people my age have completely forgotten these lessons in life, and continue to punish the weak believing their righteousness. Many cower by associating themselves with groups and ideologies and continue to argue with others in groups just like them, but believe otherwise. Perhaps those people never paid attention when they read this book in school, or have fallen into the habit of ignorance.
i watching bc i got a stupid summer packet today SMH
+AyToNiic lol me too
I'm watching it cos I didn't read the book
assignment due tomorrow and haven't started, summer homework smh
sammme
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DominicEX hope u were able to finish it in time
I think this was the best video spark note
Man I feel sorry for the kids who are watching this to understand the book instead of actually reading it. It's actually a really great novel, definitely a must read. I remember reading it a few years ago when I was in grade 11. Wish I could go back to those days haha
+25987489 Aggreed
ive read it and the book is a pile of shit
Nah I’m good. Rather watch this and hope for the best on the test
I never had to read this book for class but I read it in 7th grade and again recently with the goal of understanding ,,really a much unappreciated book worth reading
Lesson 1. Put yourself in others shoes, you don’t know why they haven’t read the book, they may be busy, can’t find it, or can’t read quick enough.
For me, the most touching scene in the movie adaptation was when the black people stood up when Atticus Finch left the courtroom. For me, it was not the respect that they paid that touched me but the manner in which Atticus Finch left the room. It tells me that he felt guilty and ashamed that, he could not save that innocent man's life.
I guess it appeals to me because although humans have gone so far in issues like slavery and discrimination against race, religion, gender and sexual preferences, we still have so far to go. For instance. The killing and torture of animals for food. The destruction of their natural habitats and probably many other issues that I am still too naive to see. The guilt and shame I felt for being part of it allows me to empathize with the moment Atticus Finch left the room. The mocking bird in the title to me represents Atticus Finch. He is the man who who sings the ''truth''. To try to live his life in the right way in an unjust society but instead of being rewarded, he put his loved ones lives in danger. Since to kill his children's life is to kill him, thus the title ''to kill a mocking bird.'' Society's punishment for people who speak up for what is right in a society does wrong.
+MnMPryoBanana I was thinking more along the lines that Tom Robinson is the mockingbird, in the sense that he is innocent, and all he did was try to help someone. Yet, the racial barriers of Maycomb have "killed" this symbolic mockingbird.
Have you just equated human discrimination with that of animals?...
@@freaki0734 Yeah. I don't know what he's trying to imply though
@@kolbypham7318 That's what our teacher taught us. But it's always nice to see something other than the commonly accepted interpretation. Literature is all about how you wish to see it,after all.
The world owes you nothing
Hey you! Yes, you! Read the book. It won't have the same effect since you watched this video, but you should still read it nonetheless. Infact, I am only here because I just like hearing the events of the story. It is truly a masterpiece, and it deserves to be read by everyone.
I agree.
NO😤
ADayLikeThisOne I will at some point when I choose to, not when my teachers order me too.
Jokes on you I have to read it for english class
I read it 3 times in a row.
back to school tomorrow. was meant to read this over the summer. I haven't even opened it. I'm fucked.
Me 2
Fr? Same here
R.I.P Me XD
I read the entire book in a day chill. Just find an audiobook and play it at 1.5 speed. It should take around 9 1/2 hours
Legit me except it's winter in Australia atm
I have a test on this tomorrow dammit
Me to
same
Same here.
That's why we are watching this.
+John De Jesus we're all on the same boat
Shout out to year 11s revising for this because they got mocks
Or year 8's ...
Tyras M well I'm in Year 8 and I'm having this an exam..
+Montage New Media or year 9s.
GCSE on this tomorrow... Fuuuck...
Killjoy Manson ARMYYYY
lol ten years later and it’s still being watched.
yup🤣
english exams are still being made
I’ve read this book multiple times and I absolutely adore it. I really appreciate how explicit the author kept the information, but in a way that we can really infer and analyze the text. You can debate about this book, which is very nice. It leaves a big mystery to it. Because in the text, there is no obvious conflict. I believe that the conflict was that all of the lessons about the world were not yet understood until the end of the book (the conclusion) where it is understood why you shouldn’t kill mockingbirds. I’ve never personally had a lesson at school on this (probably because I’m just in seventh grade), but I still love to read this book ever once in a while.
Tips:
Read each chapter along with its summary( you can find summaries online).
Quiz yourself on each chapter
Once your finished reading the book, test yourself on it.
Watch the movie at least twice.
You will pass with flying colors.
Not when my teacher is obsessed with symbolism 😭
@@rachelstube7987 THERE IS A MOVIE???
When I first heard of the book, I thought it was named *Tequila Mockingbird*
TrapDrap YG HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHA
Hahaha
And when i first listened the lyrics of senorita "tequila sunrise" i thought it was "to kill a sunrise"
✨Tequila Mockingbird✨
I love watching these videos before I read the actual book! It sets the perfect scene for me and I don't feel so lost when reading it.
It's very helpful to read/listen to the book and then watch a summary. First you get the whole just of it, but then a summary helps you understand what all just happened and why
Absolutely.
I’m here because over the summer I was supposed to read this book and write an essay, neither of which I did. the essay is due tomorrow.
same and it’s due tomorrow
Same I’m finna just copy this for my essay lol
The first time I read this book was on vacation. My dad took my phone because he didn’t want me looking at a screen the whole time and got me this book from a store across from the hotel we were staying at. I was pissed, so I decided not to read it out of pettiness, but boredom got the best of me. I started reading the book and I don’t know how much time had passed but when I finally looked up from reading, my dad had this smartass grin on his face and I couldn’t even be mad. I read the book for the entire trip back home and even after we got back. I eventually got my phone back, but I didn’t even look at it until I finished the book. If you haven’t read this book yet for yourself, go do that, I highly recommend it.
Such a beautiful story, I never fully appreciated how impactful the lessons are in this book when I was in high school. My perspective has fully changed.
Am I the only one who actually enjoyed reading this book?
lol, i reallly like this book too
Tucker Apgar
I liked the book
Tucker Apgar the book is good it’s just that there are so many characters and there are so many details to keep track of
I love this book SO MUCH
I also like this book but I procrastinated it too much and I read really slow so I'm now watching videos the day before I need to have the book finished
Most video's that summarise a book simply talk about the basic plot. Going into the growth of Scout, the moral of the story and summarising the book at the same time in 7 minutes and 24 seconds is very impressive and also super educational to the viewers. This video is actually great for test prepping.
Harper Lee, this book is the first "important" book I ever read, all these yeas ago . . . 60 years ago, and set me on a path of reading for all these following 60 years. The greatest guide I ever had, thank you Harper Lee
I was assigned 3 books to read over the summer heading into my Senior year. This book, things fall apart, and A Tale Of Two Cities. Between working 40 hours a week and reading the other two books, I just didn't have time to read this one. So thanks for helping me out with this video!
Let's all be honest and we're all here cause we have a test in this tomorrow and didn't read any of the book
Hahah yupx3
Not a bit of it! 😂
There's a test!?!?
Someday I hope you will realize that every time you skate through a class, you reinforce the habit of cheating and laziness. It becomes a pattern for your life and will affect you in college or your job. The people who actually put in the work get the rewards--emotional and financial. You will probably work for one of those people some day.
yup
What a beautiful story about growing up
I can't express how much I love the illustrations in this video. Thank you so much.
watching this as a refresher for the midterm... read it a few months ago before break
I've read the book numerous times and watched the movie a couple of times as well, and each time I am in awe of how great a writer Harper Lee was. This book is the book that really made me put myself in the shoes of others, and it is one of my top favourite novels of all time 💜
Am I the only one here because I watch these things for fun?
you're not the only one.
+The Akward Kid me too!
+The Akward Kid akward...
+The Akward Kid well if i had time i would probably read for fun but since i don't Im forced to read thistbh i like this book...
nah bro, im actually here for a school project, and god damn this sure helped me save a lot of time instead of reading the actual book lol😂
This is a great summary of the book I hope I pass my test tomorrow in honors english
BatARTist what did you get
I "forgot" to read the book for my test...
BAHAHAHAA SAME
you forgot, i didnt want to read it
@@trunchqin4292 it's been 6 years. I honestly dont remember 😂 but I'm pretty sure I passed as I rarely failed exams in high school. That is.. until I made it to college
I read this book years ago when I was in Junior High (aka middle school). No one made me. I was spending a week at my grandmother's house and was very bored. She had a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird handy so I thought I would read it. It was very interesting to me and I did not put it down until I was done. I enjoyed the story but have to admit that I cannot say that I understood all the lessons that this video presents. I was pretty young, I was just a voracious reader. The movie is pretty faithful to the book so I would recommend the movie to those who have trouble reading this book. But I would encourage people to read the book if at all possible. It is a tale well told.
Love tf out of sparknotes. Saves everyone's grades
Like if this is going to help you in a English test
Yes it will u dumb
Give all the intormation
Information
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@@priyankagamer8845 bless you 😂
The illustrations in the video looked like screenshots from an animated movie.
No they don't, they look like pictures from a poorly illustrated picture book
THIS SAVED MY A$$ BECAUSE I HAVE A TEST ON FRIDAY GOD BLESS
Thank you so much for this video! Cuz i have finals tomorrow and want the story fresh in my head
“Thank you sparknotes” we all say in unison
This is honestly probably one of if not, the best book ivr read
Damn, it actually kills me to see that “test tomorrow...” and I’d be a HYPOCRITE to pass judgement, but people (that’re hopefully only like 4-5 years younger) PLEASE read this book. You will NOT regret it.
Thxs i swear this helped me soo much in my english class
I finally read this in my mid thirties. I was unerwhelmed initially, but of all the books I've read - this one stays with me.
I'm here not because of exams coming up but truly love the book
nice summary, really clears things up
fam I wasn't tryna watch a 2 houre movie. thanks a lot for that brief explanation because I passed my English class with ur info. god bless you.
Crazy seeing theses comments from years ago and I’m just starting to read it
Im watching this while taking the test, thanks man you're a real life saver
Ok but that ham costume though. WHO IN THE RIGHT MIND WOULD ATTACK SOMEONE IN THAT HAM COSTUME
"The title of To Kill a Mockingbird has very little literal connection to the plot, but it carries a great deal of symbolic weight in the book. In this story of innocents destroyed by evil, the “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence."
oof thats deep
Ah, SparkNotes. For when you didn't read the book and the essay is due tomorrow.
Edit: I got an A! Thanks for making this, I would never have done so well without it LOL
congrats!!!
geez!! thank you for simplifying this for me! please replace my English teacher! they over analyze everything and its so stupid, they just leave students to be utterly confused about stuff. UGH. anyway, thanks for saving my ass on my essay
Same thing with me for R/J.
if you're confused why don't you just raise you hand and ask your teacher to explain it to you. it's better than not saying anything then getting a test and failing.
i angel Most teachers don't give a good/clear answer, at least for me.
I dont know how it happened but im writing an exam tomorrow and never searched for anything about to kill a mockingbird but somehow that video came up im glad even tho i dont know how, thx
Seems a little strange that I am watching this simply to get some additional To Kill a Mockingbird content and so many seem to be watching this to avoid To Kill a Mockingbird content. It is such a fantastic book. If you really can't stand to read it find the 1988 audiobook. It is the most common audiobook and easily available on youtube. Hope you kids give it a real try one day.
It’s to much to read in 1 day when my essay is due 🙃
@@ScoobyandShaggy5554 you didn't get an essay for a novel yesterday. You were given ample time. There is an audiobook available for free here on TH-cam.
@@MacabreMole you’re right I’m reaping the rewards of my actions but these reviews and a couple movie clips and reading the spark and cliff notes as well as following along with the book has helped me write a pretty decent essay
@@ScoobyandShaggy5554 I hope at some point you actually listen to it. The book really is fantastic. I'm sad so many are turned away from it by it being required reading.
@@MacabreMole i agree with that, and the book is interesting I’m not so turned off by it cause of these reviews. I think schools should give options on what to read and open students up to different thingsthen it wouldn’t feel like a chore.
not the best narration but damn you saved my ass on this essay!!
Saved me hours of reading XD Gave me hours of skating!"
Bro appreciate it so much I didn’t read it and this video literally summarize the whole book
Melodrama is a shortcoming, but this incomparable film will haunt you the rest of your days.
Bro just saved my grade
OMFG I LOVE THIS VIDEO. I HAD A TEST ON THIS, I DIDNT EVEN READ A SINGLE WORD OF THAT BOOK AND MANAGED TO PASS WITH A 61 😂😂 THANK YOU SPARKNOTES❤️❤️
61 is really bad
i have a 50 question test on it tmrw and i’m hoping for the best.
You did yourself a disservice by not reading this masterpiece.
I am legitimately watching this in class before a test
I just want to applaud the illustrator for getting the ham costume on point. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for this recap. I haven't touched or reviewed TKAM since my 9th grade year. Now I'm in my 11th grade year and my Advanced Placement English class is going back and reviewing the power and lessons provided by Harper Lee. You have helped me recap everything I have forgotten and learn more. Again, thanks and keep up the amazing work. Hopefully this video can help a future student much like myself acquire the same results as I.
Rest In Peace, Harper
Auditioning for the part of scout for a show! Thanks for giving me info on what the character is like :)
Fun fact: the characterization of Dill was based on Harper's friend Truman Capote, whom was an award winning writer in his own right, and friend since childhood.
I have to write a summary about this tomorrow and this really helped thanks
Damn I needed TH-cam when I was in school.
Was supposed to read this over the summer and didn't, so here I am today trying to get all the information in 7 minutes
Legends are watching it before exam😎😎😎😎😎
I feel called out
Fuck this ..I'm going over to ThugNotes...lol
I don't have any exam on this book tomorrow! But I just wanted to thank you for the pictures that u made. They exactly showed how stubborn Scout was. ❤️
Im not here fro any sort of English test ... Somehow i got to learn about this novel. Being amazed by the wise quotes taken from this novel , i thought a summary could give me a quick understanding. And this video did a great job!
Who's here bcuz they've got an exam on this tomorrow
Thank you for this video. I have read most of the book and this was in my suggestions list. I really appreciate that you took the time to do this. (Sometimes reading books and watching summaries of the books can help me understand the story better. (It can be difficult to dissect the meanings.)) Thanks Again!
who else is here because they simply enjoy literature and find those animations and summaries entertaining, and not some lazy kid who don't wanna read an amazing book for a test.
I read and enjoyed the book but now I'm panicking because I have an essay on this tommorow
I was supposed to read To Kill A Mockingbird a few years back, but I had not yet learnt to properly analyse literature then, and could not fully comprehend and appreciate the themes and how Harper Lee brilliantly brings out her arguments and viewpoints on so many issues, packaged in such an easy-to-read narrative. Now I've just finished my A levels (had to read and analyse literature texts that are much tougher to read, like The Scarlet Letter) and found my copy of this book with some pages turning yellow as I had kept it in my drawers for years. It's amazing to finish reading this book, actually understand it, analyse and formulate my own opinions on this book with my greater ability to analyse literature now. I'm enjoying this subject even after my major exams have ended :)
This is exactly why I hate reading. I feel like I'm missing something to understand and follow along any book. To me they're just words on a page. That and I forget everything by time I reach the 2nd page.
exam in 3 hours and i’m only studying now thanks spark notes ur a real one 💯
this is amazing!!! Very good explanations! Thank u sooo much for doing this, u must have spent a lot of effort in this video
Am I only one who don't have a exam and genuinely like the book
Sometimes it looks like he said Tequila Mockingbird :)
Great summary though, it really cleared things up for me!
Haha yay it was not just me Cx
The character of Scout reminded me of Girl Scout cookies, and the character of Boo Radley reminded me of Boo Berry cereal.
Girl Scout cookies meet Boo Berry cereal!
I heard about the book but never read it after watching the video was so impressed, I am heading to Barnes and Noble to buy the book . Thank you for the overview.
final tomorrow on this wish me luck ill post my grade when I get out
What you got? Lmao
i got an 84
+Noah Powell lousy 1 more percent like
did you read the book noah? or did you just watch this video
Yolo i read the book after the test because i liked the book so much
Just curious when are you mandatory to read this book? Freshman year?
Either freshman year or junior year.
Im in 8th grade and we have to read it so idk
Freshman
It was my freshman year
I'm reading it and I'm a freshmen
its 2020 quarantine and we have a final project on this so I have to watch this cause I haven't done any of my work
same
Thumbs up! Thank you for summarizing the story. I probably will not read the book because it's a bit too much trauma. But it's good to know what it's about as I only found out as an adult that my nickname my entire family called me since I was born was after the older brother in this. I hated the nickname until now. My real name is Jeremy And I never realized this book was why my family always referred to me as Jem.
On behalf of all the people who has a paper due tomorrow and don’t wanna read the book, THANK YOU 🙏
i didn't even read the whole book and know the whole thing :) really helpful