To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 1-8
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Welcome back to a new series of discussions on another beloved novel, this time on one of the best American novels ever written. In this episode, we talk about Harper Lee’s use of voice in telling the story (and why it’s somewhat similar to Jane Austen), the importance of the character of Jem, the Southerness of the book, and much more. Happy listening! Close Reads HQ is a community-supported endeavor and we need your help to ensure we can keep on making the content you enjoy. Please consider subscribing today! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
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