The Themes in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

The novel To Kill a Mockingbird succeeds in portraying the lifestyle of a relaxed southern town in the early 20th century. It shows the families, feelings, and bigotry of the time. There are three main themes in the novel, which are: justice is not blind, mob rule is not the way to solve things, and that you shouldn't fear or resent something that hasn't done anything to disturb life. These themes are true in the …

…it's not so bad, and the overcome it. 'He was real nice...most people are, Scout, when you finally see them' (Lee 284). Nothing is as bad as it originally seems.         There are a few important messages in To Kill a Mockingbird that carry over into everyday life. Lee's basic messages are: try not to prejudge people, confront your fears, and don't join a mob. Follow those rules and you'll live a long and fruitful life.