tkam overview FINAL

Harper Lee

Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Go Set a Watchman'; born in 1926 in Alabama.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Novel published in 1960, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, centered on themes of racism and injustice.

Scottsboro Trial

1931 trial in Alabama where nine Black teenagers were falsely accused of raping two white women.

Maycomb

The fictional town where 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is set, reflecting racial segregation and economic hardship.

Racism and Injustice

Key themes in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', illustrated through the trial of Tom Robinson.

Moral Growth

A theme in which characters like Scout and Jem learn about empathy and justice.

Mockingbird

A symbol of innocence and goodness, representing characters like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley.

Ethos

Credibility established by Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to gain the jury’s trust.

Pathos

Emotional appeal used by Atticus in his closing argument to connect with the jury's conscience.

Logos

Logical reasoning presented by Atticus, highlighting the lack of medical evidence in Tom Robinson's trial.