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Post by mayceesgranny on Feb 27, 2024 22:12:03 GMT
If you saw the names Atticus Finch or Boo Radley would you instantly recognize the names?
I was traveling recently in a city that had stores side by side - the corner store was Boo Radley's and next door was Atticus' coffee shop. I laughed and said. "Oh cool names, from the book". People looked at me like I was from Mars. These were four women close to my own age ( late 50s). I was stunned they didn't know what I was talking about.
Would you know?
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Post by naby64 on Feb 27, 2024 22:14:45 GMT
I would. I have a dog name Scout. Yep, from the book. The new puppy we got last year was going to be named Boo Radley but it wasn't an S name. Long story that all our dogs have had names that start with S.
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Post by Linda on Feb 27, 2024 22:32:19 GMT
yes although it's been a long time since I read it
I asked my kids - 32 and 23 said they recognised Finch - and 17 said she knew the name but not the source. None of the three recognised Boo Radley
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Post by withapea on Feb 27, 2024 22:32:39 GMT
Absolutely. I know so many dogs named Scout too.  |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Feb 27, 2024 22:38:25 GMT
yes, although i was never a huge fan of the book.
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Post by Tearisci on Feb 27, 2024 22:50:47 GMT
I would know it even though I may have never read the book. Very clever.
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Post by scraphappy0501 on Feb 27, 2024 22:52:44 GMT
I would know it in a heartbeat - we read the book in high school and I still remember quite a bit of it clearly.
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Post by Mary_K on Feb 27, 2024 22:54:34 GMT
I would immediately know! And then I'd go in the stores!
Mary K
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Post by littlemama on Feb 27, 2024 22:54:36 GMT
Yep!
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Post by monklady123 on Feb 27, 2024 22:56:23 GMT
Yes. I actually read the book not too long ago because truth be told, I had never read it. Not sure how I escaped it in high school. I suspect I tried to read it then and didn't like it so I just set it aside. Although I was a voracious reader I never really liked English class. lol. I finally read the book as an adult because I saw SO many people saying "oh this is the best book ever" or "such a treasure, my favorite book", etc. Honestly, it was okay but I would never reread it.  |
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Post by iluvpink on Feb 27, 2024 23:01:13 GMT
Of course!
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Post by cakediva on Feb 27, 2024 23:06:48 GMT
Ok so I'm mid-50's, and while the names are familiar to me, I have no idea what book they are from.
Can somebody tell me?
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Post by Cupcake on Feb 27, 2024 23:07:09 GMT
Yes, but I’m a librarian… I’m full of random facts. 😁
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Post by Cupcake on Feb 27, 2024 23:08:29 GMT
Ok so I'm mid-50's, and while the names are familiar to me, I have no idea what book they are from. Can somebody tell me? To Kill a Mockingbird. |
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Post by anaterra on Feb 27, 2024 23:18:15 GMT
Yes i would.. its been a long time since high school... but i went to see the Broadway production in San Antonio earlier...
There was a lot I forgot and Im not sure I like the story as much as the hype... I was thinking of re-reading it... but probably not
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Post by KelleeM on Feb 27, 2024 23:27:29 GMT
I’m not sure I ever read the book, in spite of a BA in English, but I know the reference.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2024 23:34:20 GMT
Yes of course
And I just asked my kids and they knew
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 27, 2024 23:44:17 GMT
Ok so I'm mid-50's, and while the names are familiar to me, I have no idea what book they are from. Can somebody tell me?  Just the name Atticus I knew was from some famous book, but no idea which one. |
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Post by gillyp on Feb 27, 2024 23:46:53 GMT
I didn’t know until my 30s. It was not required reading here. I’ve seen the film a number of times and read the book. It’s not hugely well known within my own circle.
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Post by mom on Feb 27, 2024 23:55:15 GMT
I would. I have a dog name Scout. Yep, from the book. The new puppy we got last year was going to be named Boo Radley but it wasn't an S name. Long story that all our dogs have had names that start with S. Same. Scouty's name came when I reread the book. |
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Post by mom on Feb 27, 2024 23:55:32 GMT
Ok so I'm mid-50's, and while the names are familiar to me, I have no idea what book they are from. Can somebody tell me? Just the name Atticus I knew was from some famous book, but no idea which one. To Kill A Mockingbird. |
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Post by cakediva on Feb 28, 2024 0:12:34 GMT
Ok so I'm mid-50's, and while the names are familiar to me, I have no idea what book they are from. Can somebody tell me? To Kill a Mockingbird. Don’t ask me how I did 5 years of advanced English in high school and never read this! |
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Post by peabay on Feb 28, 2024 0:36:04 GMT
Yes. Instantly.
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Feb 28, 2024 0:39:38 GMT
Yep. Even though I didn’t like reading the book in school ( O hated assigned reading), I enjoy the movie and the story. I did read Go Set a Watchman several years ago.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Feb 28, 2024 0:47:57 GMT
Of course. And I would have to stop in. I also know why Britta on Community TV show was a ham for one of the Halloween episodes, although my husband didn't remember that part of the book.
I am surprised that women of that age didn't recognize that. TKAM was required reading in 6th or 7th grade for me. I thought that was pretty universal.
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Post by jenb72 on Feb 28, 2024 0:52:48 GMT
I knew as soon as I saw your thread title. It was a book I really enjoyed.
Jen
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Post by snyder on Feb 28, 2024 0:55:55 GMT
I had to Google. I never read the book and I really don't think my son or grandson has either. I will have to ask them.
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Post by Gennifer on Feb 28, 2024 1:00:13 GMT
Yes, but I’ve never read the book.
I’d definitely always recognize Atticus Finch, but I don’t think I would have recognized just Boo Radley if they weren’t paired together.
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Post by TXMary on Feb 28, 2024 1:05:55 GMT
Absolutely! Love it!
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Post by christine58 on Feb 28, 2024 1:06:28 GMT
Sure, do you know them. My yellow labs name is Harper after the author.
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