Introduction The social and historical contexts of both novels are quite different as they are set in different centuries where society and values differ. ... The social and historical contexts of this novel are very different from those in To Kill a Mockingbird. ... This is because it is set during the 1900's, when the effects of the depression were spreading and there are racial tensions between black and whites. ... Both novels are told from an adult perspective. For example, both authors have written their novel 20 or 30 years after their childhood. ...

• Word Count: 5125
• Approx Pages: 21
• Grade Level: High School