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• Symbols of Race in To Kill a Mockingbird

  In this comprehensive essay, J. Kersh examines the various symbols of race and racism employed throughout the novel.

• The Class System in Maycomb County

  Class is a major element in To Kill a Mockingbird. In the following essay, J. Kersh explores this important theme, and gives specific examples of characters and their class.

• Why Scout? Gender in To Kill a Mockingbird

  Gender is an important issue in To Kill a Mockingbird. In this essay, J. Kersh uses specific examples from the text to explore Harper Lee's examination of gender issues and roles, especially in the main character, Scout.

• Growing Pains: Levels of Maturity in To Kill a Mockingbird

  In this essay, J. Kersh tracks the growth and maturity of major characters in the novel, including Boo Radley and Scout.

• Narrative structure of To Kill a Mockingbird: Protesting Prejudice and Racism

  In the following essay, Darren Felty explores how the narrative structure of To Kill a Mockingbird supports a reading of the novel as a protest against prejudice and racism.

• The Mockingbird's Song

  In the following excerpt, Claudia Durst Johnson explores the role of stories, art, and other forms of communication in Lee's novel.

• In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird.

  In this excerpt, Jill May looks at the history of censorship attempts on To Kill a Mockingbird, which came in two onslaughts—the first from conservatives, the second from liberals.

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1. To Kill a Mockingbird: Introduction
2. To Kill a Mockingbird: Summary
3. To Kill a Mockingbird: Overview
4. To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper Lee Biography
5. To Kill a Mockingbird: Summary and Analysis
   1. Chapter 1 Summary and Analysis
   2. Chapter 2 Summary and Analysis
   3. Chapter 3 Summary and Analysis
   4. Chapter 4 Summary and Analysis
   5. Chapter 5 Summary and Analysis
   6. Chapter 6 Summary and Analysis
   7. Chapter 7 Summary and Analysis
   8. Chapter 8 Summary and Analysis
   9. Chapter 9 Summary and Analysis
   10. Chapter 10 Summary and Analysis
   11. Chapter 11 Summary and Analysis
   12. Chapter 12 Summary and Analysis
   13. Chapter 13 Summary and Analysis
   14. Chapter 14 Summary and Analysis
   15. Chapter 15 Summary and Analysis
   16. Chapter 16 Summary and Analysis
   17. Chapter 17 Summary and Analysis
   18. Chapter 18 Summary and Analysis
   19. Chapter 19 Summary and Analysis
   20. Chapter 20 Summary and Analysis
   21. Chapter 21 Summary and Analysis
   22. Chapter 22 Summary and Analysis
   23. Chapter 23 Summary and Analysis
   24. Chapter 24 Summary and Analysis
   25. Chapter 25 Summary and Analysis
   26. Chapter 26 Summary and Analysis
   27. Chapter 27 Summary and Analysis
   28. Chapter 28 Summary and Analysis
   29. Chapter 29 Summary and Analysis
   30. Chapter 30 Summary and Analysis
   31. Chapter 31 Summary and Analysis
6. To Kill a Mockingbird: Quizzes
   1. Chapter 1 Questions and Answers
   2. Chapter 2 Questions and Answers
   3. Chapter 3 Questions and Answers
   4. Chapter 4 Questions and Answers
   5. Chapter 5 Questions and Answers
   6. Chapter 6 Questions and Answers
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   14. Chapter 14 Questions and Answers
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   20. Chapter 20 Questions and Answers
   21. Chapter 21 Questions and Answers
   22. Chapter 22 Questions and Answers
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   24. Chapter 24 Questions and Answers
   25. Chapter 25 Questions and Answers
   26. Chapter 26 Questions and Answers
   27. Chapter 27 Questions and Answers
   28. Chapter 28 Questions and Answers
   29. Chapter 29 Questions and Answers
   30. Chapter 30 Questions and Answers
   31. Chapter 31 Questions and Answers
7. To Kill a Mockingbird: Essential Passages
   1. Essential Passage by Character: Atticus Finch
   2. Essential Passage by Character: Scout Finch
   3. Essential Passage by Theme: Loss of Innocence
   4. Essential Passage by Theme: Racism
8. To Kill a Mockingbird: Characters
9. To Kill a Mockingbird: Themes
10. To Kill a Mockingbird: Style
11. To Kill a Mockingbird: Historical Context
12. To Kill a Mockingbird: Critical Overview
13. To Kill a Mockingbird: Character Analysis
14. To Kill a Mockingbird: Essays and Criticism
    1. Symbols of Race in To Kill a Mockingbird
    2. The Class System in Maycomb County
    3. Why Scout? Gender in To Kill a Mockingbird
    4. Growing Pains: Levels of Maturity in To Kill a Mockingbird
    5. Narrative structure of To Kill a Mockingbird: Protesting Prejudice and Racism
    6. The Mockingbird's Song
    7. In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird.
15. To Kill a Mockingbird: Suggested Essay Topics
16. To Kill a Mockingbird: Sample Essay Outlines
17. To Kill a Mockingbird: Compare and Contrast
18. To Kill a Mockingbird: Topics for Further Study
19. To Kill a Mockingbird: Media Adaptations
20. To Kill a Mockingbird: What Do I Read Next?
21. To Kill a Mockingbird: Bibliography and Further Reading
22. To Kill a Mockingbird: Pictures
23. Copyright

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