Prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird the many facets of prejudice are demonstrated. The book is an excellent study of human nature and attitudes toward various groups and ideas. The “old south” Alabama mind-set is seen through the innocent eyes of two children and their untainted approach to the horrible events that plague a small town. This paper will explore racial prejudice, class prejudice and prejudicial attitudes toward the mentally handicapped. Racial prejudice …

…can be proud of. The menacing aspects of bigotry can lead only to negative results. However, these negative attitudes did occur and still exist today. Harper Lee has created the charming story of To Kill A Mockingbird and has helped her readers take a look at a slice of Americana at its worst. But, more important, this story helps the reader to look within to discover any prejudicial attitudes that he may have. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**