Exploring Themes in To Kill A Mockingbird
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Exploring Themes in "To Kill a Mockingbird"
I think one of the most important themes is the book is injustice. As we read on in "To Kill a Mockingbird" Harper Lee informs us of the way Maycomb and America lived. Throughout the book Jem and Scout learn about life, particularly the injustice that is committed in courts to black innocent people, such as Tom Robinson. Unlike the whole of Maycomb even as children Jem and Scout understand how unfairly the black people are treated and the true meaning of injustice. In the book there is constant use of the words "nigger" and "negroe" and it is quite accepted. Also I think it is one of the most important themes because it's so detailed and Harper Lee wanted us to know about it.
Another important theme is friendship. Throughout the book Jem and Scout have many friendships within the small community of Maycomb, particularly Scout's special bond with Dill. Scout is also friendly with Miss Maudie Atkinson who teaches her and helps her to understand some of her father's actions and Boo Radley. She helps her understand that Boo just stays in the house because he wants to...