To Kill a Mockingbird Essays and Criticism

To Kill a Mockingbird | Essays and Criticism

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.