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. ...
Much literature has underlying themes and messages that we can learn from; through it's practical application in the stories that form novels. ... The two distinct yet intertwined themes of Snow Falling on Cedars each have their own conflicts. ... Prominent characters in Guterson's novel all represent individual themes, goals and morality, which transfer into real life issues. ... This struggle against prejudice is a primary element in both Snow Falling on Cedars, and other great novels of cultural influence, such as To Kill a Mockingbird. ... She is more than willing to believe, ...
