Symbols of Racism in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

This analytical essay argues that Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird use of symbols allows the story to respond to American racism at the levels of plot, character, and subtext. The student discusses the symbolism of the title, including bird symbolism, and examines the actions of the characters, including the children (Jem and Scout), the white residents of Maycomb and the Ewells, and Atticus.
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