Critical Essay -

The novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is one which deals with important human issues. It is about the demise of a white lawyer's defence of a black man in a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy, which resulted in the black man's struggle for justice. This essay will examine the different ways in which the theme of prejudice is shown and how the writer explores its significance. In the mid-1800s, …

…the fact that Tom Robinson was black, led to his injustice and when accused of assaulting her, there was simply no chance that a completely white jury can overcome this traditional verdict. Harper Lee teaches us that prejudice can be shown in many ways. The technique used to view matters from the characters' perspective was very effective. This could also reveal to the reader whether it is pure prejudice from instinct of from strong rumours.