Key Themes

Question 1

Social inequality

Answer 1

Discrimination and racial prejudice
Couple of characters commented to social equality ( Atticus)
Perplexes the children go why everyone segments and despises each other
Irrational can be harmful and destructive to the community

Question 2

Moral Education

Answer 2

Bildunsgroman novel tracking morality of Jem and scout
Atticus committed to his children having a strong social conscience
He is their moral compass and teaches them
He defends Tom Robinson-morally right and lead a good example

Question 3

Nature v Nurture

Answer 3

Nature-we think is genetically inherited
Nurture-dependent on external factors
Mayella Ewell troubled home life
Assess if it’s genetic nature or the circumstances she was raised in

Question 4

Good and Evil

Answer 4

Jem and scout assume everyone is inherently good-haven’t been exposed to evil
Reflection of young age and innocence
Events like the rape case they developed an adult perspective
Reaching effects can destroy good

Question 5

Prejudice

Answer 5

Prejudice = maycomb society
Almost every character is prejudice or is the victim of prejudice
There is racial , class , individuals that don’t fit in prejudice