To Kill A Mockingbird A Timeless Classic Analysis

When referring to a book, many people may describe a timeless classic simply as a popular novel or one that are out for a long time, and is still enjoyed to this day. However, for a story to be truly considered a timeless classic, it is necessary for it to have specific requirements. An example of a required criteria, the lessons that the book conveys, need to relate to people of all ages. Also, the characters should be realistic so that the audience knows exactly what they are going through. In the story To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, two siblings, Scout and Jem Finch, learn about their town, Maycomb County, through their father, Atticus Finch. Atticus defends an African American named Tom Robinson against their opposing side, Bob Ewell accusing him of raping his daughter Mayella Ewell. As a result of not meeting the criteria, To Kill a Mockingbird is definitely not a timeless classic; not only does it lack complex life lessons, but it also includes an unrealistic character.
One reason why this novel is not highly honorable is showing how the important lessons it teaches are simple, which Atticus demonstrates and what he lectures his children. After Scout comes home from an awful first day of school, she tells Atticus what her teacher says to Walter Cunningham. Atticus comforts Scout and explains to her that
The lessons are simple which means most readers can easily define it, so students do not need high school level analyzing skills to understand what they mean. When the high school select another novel, it must have more complex morals and relatable characters, that will help the students think deeper into the story. Because To Kill a Mockingbird does not reach those criteria, schools should not require students to read and analyze this