Through the use of conventions such as characterisation we find that the theme of prejudice is explored in to kill a mockingbird. Innocence is represented through symbols and literal meanings. the use of innocence in the novel highlights the theme of prejudice and influences the response from the reader. As the story evolves we find that maycomb is not all that it seems to the protagonist scout and her brother jem, as they grow older they experience the harsh reality of prejudice and eventually see the unjust end it takes on Tom Robisnson we find that prejudice is an integral part to the structure of "to kill a mockingbird" The idea of innocence is conveyed through the characterisation of Boo Radley, Boo Radleys innocence in the eyes of maycomb influences main ideas and meanings. Innocence is shown through the characterisation of Boo as a harmless man, he lives with his brother and leaves the house rarely he has little protection from the outside world, this can be related to a section of the book where Atticus says to scout and jem "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
To Kill a Mockingbird shows mostly every person in the town is affected by prejudice. 1930s Maycomb is used by Harper Lee the author of the novel, to show that even those who aren’t targets of partial views are likely to have their reason changed by the suitability of being unfair to certain groups in the community and suffer from not being able to openly be themselves in an environment where blacks not a lot of power or hardly any rights, women are restricted to only a small amount of suitable roles, and anyone who does not behave not like the normality of that day and age are known to be excluded and are not accepted in the town. The black society is affected the most prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird with the harsh and unreasonable effects of targeting and dividing others according to the difference of the colour of their skin, which was shown throughout the trial and death of Tom Robinson. Although Atticus Finch capably proves that with injured and unusable arm, Tom Robinson would have been unable of raping Mayella Ewell, Tom is however found
Labeling and stereotyping. They don’t seem like a big deal until it causes chaos in the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In Maycomb, this is a big issue in the community. Scout is watching and understanding this world differently, being young and very influential racisms changes her, in maturing and her personality. Scout is the main character, she is the reason the Finches get in all these dilemmas.
Prejudice can be disguised as stereotyping, discrimination, misjudgment, and the biggest, which is shown in the book, is racism. Examples are shown through the eyes of the Maycomb citizens Scout and Jem, Atticus, the Radleys, and Aunt Alexandra. The characters in To Kill a Mockingbird show prejudice in many ways. When a citizen of Maycomb meets
How does Harper Lee use minor characters in To Kill A Mockingbird to explore some of the main concerns of the novel? 1) Harper Lee used Dolphous Raymond to explain how racism was at the time. Raymond could not be himself because people would judge him because he had a negro wife and children. 2) Harper Lee used Aunt Alexandra and Mrs. Dubose to explain how people were biased. Scout could not do anything without Aunt Alexandra and Mrs. Dubose criticizing what Scout was wearing, doing, and behaving.
The following paper topics are designed to test your understanding of the novel as a whole and to analyze important themes and literary devices. Following each question is a sample outline to help get you started. Topic #1 The theme of the mockingbird is an important one in To Kill a Mockingbird. Write a paper on the mockingbird theme in Harper Lee’s only book. Be sure to tell what a mockingbird is and tell exactly why both Boo and Tom are mockingbirds.
Harper Lee’s Portrayal of Ostracized Characters in To Kill a Mockingbird Fear is an emotional response to a perceived threat. Most human beings have a fear of what they do not understand. They sometimes discriminate against others because of things like racial, appearance and cultural differences, and a lack of knowledge to truly judge the individual. Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird shows that people may be ostracized by others because of fear, lack of understanding or differences. This is evident through how the three characters of Tom Robinson, Dolphus Raymond and Arthur “Boo” Radley were excluded by society.
The novel explained racial prejudice and what it will result to. The families made many attempts to be heard. However, due to the deep rooted of hate and pain prejudice was the weapon used to destroy the lives of many. This novel is being read today in many schools all over the world. Many people refuse to allow blacks and whites to be looked upon as equal.
As the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' unfolds, Harper Lee develops a vision of the society of Maycomb. Maycomb exhibits many of the values and attitudes of traditional Southern culture. As well as racial prejudice, people's attitudes convey social injustices. Maycomb's society has rigid segregations and social status is dependant on family background. In a community so deprived from any but its own prejudices, those who don't fit in, those who think or act in a way which is considered to be different or out of line, suffer the pain of isolation as a consequence.
The Cunninghams are further down the list, under the townspeople. The Ewells are even lower than the Cunninghams. “’Every town the size of Maycomb had families like the Ewells’” (227). “’… no public health officer could free them from congenital defects, carious worms, and the diseases indigenous to filthy surroundings’” (227). Those quotes tell a reader that the Ewells are very low in the social hierarchy.