To Kill a Mockingbird has endured as a mainstay on high school and college reading lists. ... Major Themes The central thematic concern of To Kill a Mockingbird addresses racial prejudice and social justice. ... The central symbol of the novel, the mockingbird, further develops the theme of racial prejudice. ... The concept of justice is presented in To Kill a Mockingbird as an antidote to racial prejudice. ... " To Kill a Mockingbird explores themes of heroism and the idea of role models as well. ...

• Word Count: 2287
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Thunder on Sycamore Street by Reginald Rose, illustrate the truth of the statement. ... In Thunder on Sycamore Street, Rose uses the literary element of theme is used to portray his ideas about how no matter how much fear you have you need to over come it and be courageous and do what is important. ... Lee also uses characterization in his book To Kill a Mockingbird. ...

• Word Count: 344
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate