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Atticus Finch Was Never Going to Save Us
Atticus Finch is a complex and deeply flawed character. Countless reviewers reached this conclusion upon the release of Harper Lee’s prequel to To Kill a Mockingbird. Mockingbird presented an “idealized” Atticus but Lee’s first manuscript reveals him to have uncomfortable faults. So, there is debate. Atticus is a great character for these times because we’re …[ read more ]
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Do You Ever Feel Like Making a Scene? Maybe You Should!
Do you ever feel like making a scene? I’m not much of a scene maker myself. I don’t like making people feel uncomfortable. That’s neither a trait to be applauded or booed, it’s just my particular bent. There are times, however, when I need attention. Times when I’m feeling particularly vulnerable and I crave reassurance …[ read more ]