TKAM themes essay outlines

Inocence

• The mockingbirds

• Not understanding what adults say : the racist comments they overhear, illogical social norms “Atticus aims to defend him”

• A different perception of right and wrong : children are less biased, more empathetic, and less prejudice/hypocritical (ex : miss gates) They see things for what they are

Family

• Different social classes : Cunningham's, Ewell's, Alex

• Bonds : Jem, Dill, Maudie,

• Important (parental figures)

Intolerance

• Religion → different churches

• Racial → stereotypes

• Social groups/classes : not allowed to change

Racism

• Context of segregation : bc separated like churches goes both ways, Mr Dolphus,

• Racial bias : the trial, hyprocrisy Miss gates, idlers norms, underwood

• Inhenrently inferior : Link sees it isn't true, stereotypes,

Gender

• Stereotypes and norms

• Girl being negative : Jem changes his opinion, role being pushed on her

• Learning to accept it : tea parties, it's positive, Cal