The theme of prejudice between opposing individuals and ...



Part 1 – Themes

Consider the following topics and construct a theme that would apply to TKAM.

|Topic |Universal Theme |

|Prejudice | |

|Racism | |

|Discrimination | |

As six-year-old Scout relives events and attempts to understand the prejudice, racism and discrimination as it occurs, it becomes possible for the reader to walk in her shoes and begin to understand as she begins to understand.

How does each of the following episodes illustrate Scout’s developing understanding of prejudice—it’s cause, depth, and consequences?

a.) Her discussion with Dolphus Raymond (p. 201)

|Situation on pg. 201 |What she learns about prejudice/racism/discrimination |

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b.) Her growing understanding of Boo Radley (pp. 14, 53, 227, 279)

|Situation on pg. 279 |What she learns about prejudice/racism/discrimination |

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c.) Her exposure to reverse prejudice at church with Calpurnia (p.119)

|Situation on pg. 119 |What she learns about prejudice/racism/discrimination |

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Part II - Symbolism

Atticus says that it’s a “sin to kill a mockingbird” (90). Atticus uses the mockingbird as a symbol to represent innocence. There are three episodes in the story where Scout uses the phrase “to kill a mockingbird” and with each incident she displays a more complete understanding of the relationship between prejudice (senseless hatred) and the sin involved in harming something or someone who does you no harm.

There are three individuals in the story who represent mockingbirds based on Atticus’ insightful definition of the bird. Below, tell who the three mockingbirds are and how they fit the Atticus’ definition.

Mockingbird #1 _______________________________

Explanation

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Mockingbird #2 _______________________________

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Mockingbird #3 _______________________________

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