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. This particular extract ties in with the overall themes present in the novel, which are courage, innocence and growth, and prejudice through racism. ... "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 Lee to furth...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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, ...

• Word Count: 1123
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate