Bits Quote by Wayne Flynt
![“I would say what was always on her[Harper Lee] mind was the stories she had to tell, and the story was pretty obvious in "To Kill A Mockingbird," maybe a bit - little bit less obvious and more obscure in "Go Set A Watchman."” quote by Wayne Flynt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/60a/wayne-flynt-65979_bits_i-would-say-what-was-always-on-her-harpe_1575781.jpg)
“I would say what was always on her[Harper Lee] mind was the stories she had to tell, and the story was pretty obvious in "To Kill A Mockingbird," maybe a bit - little bit less obvious and more obscure in "Go Set A Watchman."”
About This Quote
Source Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 1960; Book: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee, 2015
The author’s mind focused on storytelling, with themes becoming clearer in the first novel and more subtle in the second.
In simple terms: Storytelling drives the novels; clarity shifts over time.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how narrative focus evolves.
Themes
storytelling
literature
authorial intent
theme evolution
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- Analyzing literary themes
- teaching literature
- writing workshops
Key Concepts
Narrative focus
character development
subtlety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does authorial intent shape reader interpretation?
- What influences changes between related works?
A Different Perspective
The shift may reflect market pressures rather than pure artistic intent.
![“On average, once a month for the last 10 years since her [Harper Lee] stroke, we have sat and talked and told stories and exchanged insults... Which she loves. I think one secret to our friendship was I did not treat her like a marble woman, and my wife - I joked with her, and I joked with her…” quote by Wayne Flynt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7fd/wayne-flynt-65979_average_on-average-once-a-month-for-the-last-10_386486.jpg)
![“Brad [Dourif] would tell himself that he was not intentionally trying to mimic Jack Nicholson in any way. I think that actually bothers him a little bit. I just think maybe they have similar voices.” quote by David Kirschner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cfe/david-kirschner-22403_bits_brad-dourif-would-tell-himself-that-he-w_478.jpg)
