In the extract from her novel To Kill a Mocking-Bird, Harper Lee reveals the courage shown towards a mob of men set out to kill an innocent man. ... The light in which Atticus sets up for himself becomes a symbol of what is courageous and honest, and throughout the scene Atticus remains under the light. ... "I thought he would have a fine surprise, but his face killed my joy." ... Thus proving to be a very successful technique and scene in showing the theme of growth and innocence in To Kill a Mocking-Bird. ... Whilst addressing several social concerns, including the passage also allowed L...

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