About The Author, Harper Lee1. When and where was Harper Lee born? What was her family like?
Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama on April 28, 1926. Her father was a former newspaper editor. He served as a state senator and practiced law where she was born. Lee studied law at the University Of Alabama. 2. Who was her childhood best friend? Truman Capote. 3. What did she study in college? Did she participate in any extra-curricular activities? Why might this be important to consider while reading To Kill A Mockingbird? In college, Harper Lee studied Law. She was an exchange student for two years at Oxford University. 4. How did her decision to move to New York make To Kill A Mockingbird a reality? When in New York, she had her novel made into a movie. Therefore, becoming a reality. 5. What year was To Kill A Mockingbird published? When was it adapted to screen? To Kill A Mockingbird was published on the date of July 11, 1960. However, the exact date of the adaption to screen is unknown. But, happened in the year 1962. 6. Was Harper Lee honored in any way following the publication of To Kill A Mockingbird? Harper Lee won an award, The Pulitzer Prize for her extraordinary writing. |