asa Coleman Lee, into Atticus Finch, the father of Scout and Jem. Both were intelligent and fair men, who raised children accordingly, and both started with petty jobs and later went on to study and practice law in small communities, to support their families. It was said that Mr. Lee even autographed childrens’ books as “Atticus Finch” instead of Amasa Lee. Truman Capote, a childhood friend of Harper Lee’s, was said to have been inspiration for the young character, Dill. This is often the case with many authors. Influential events and people, create new experiences for the imagination to expand upon, leaving loads of opportunity for minor plots in a story. Many family names, another common happening in writings, were also incorporated into the novel. Finch is the maiden name of Miss. Lee’s mother, and Cunningham was derived from her father’s side. Louise, (Jean Louise Finch) was a sister to Lee, and was thrilled to have her name appear in the novel. Harper Lee has an incredible way of bringing a book to life through her defined characters. She presents a debatable subject in a casual environment, inhabiting individuals of contrasting views. Each character plays a significant role, and contributes to the repeated enforcing of her themes. She uses life experiences, world problems, and unique phrasing to produce an astounding work of literature that will be recognized forever as brilliant....
