Themes and Characters in To Kill a Mockingbird and A Raisin in the Sun

Flashcards covering key themes and character traits from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

Symbolism of Mockingbirds

Symbolize innocence—represented by Tom Robinson and Boo Radley.

Courage in Characters

Displayed by Atticus, Mrs. Dubose, and Boo Radley throughout the narrative.

Maycomb’s Caste System

Rigid social hierarchy: Finches > Cunninghams > Ewells > Black community.

Theme of End of Innocence

Represents Jem and Scout’s loss of childhood beliefs amid social realities.

Mob Mentality

Fear and hatred overriding morality, exemplified by the jail mob's actions.

Scottsboro Trials

Famous 1930s case of falsely accused Black boys, paralleling Tom Robinson's case.

Impact of the Great Depression

Economic hardship shaping Maycomb’s poverty and class divisions.

Emergence of the Civil Rights Movement

Push for racial equality; supports the novel’s themes of justice.