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Exploring Themes and Motifs in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

This analysis delves into the rich motifs and themes within Harper Lee's classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird." It examines key concepts like racism, sympathy, and moral education, while also exploring the symbolism of the mockingbird. The narrative style, characterized by flashbacks, humor, and vivid imagery, effectively brings the setting of Maycomb County to life. Specific references highlight the hardships faced by its residents during the Great Depression, allowing readers to understand the societal dynamics at play. The use of Southern dialect enhances the storytelling, making it an impactful literary experience.

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Exploring Themes and Motifs in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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  1. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

  2. MOTIFS/THEMES • RACISM • SYMPATHY • GROWING UP/MORAL EDUCATION • MOCKINGBIRD AS A SYMBOL

  3. STYLES • FLASHBACKS • STRONG, VIVID VOCAB • POWERFUL IMAGERY CREATES SETTING • FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE • HUMOR • HOOKS AT THE END OF CHAPTERS • SETTING DRIVES THE STORY • SOUTHERN DIALECT MIGHT BE HARD TO READ BUT IT SUPPORTS THE IMAGERY

  4. ALLUSIONS "Maycomb County had recently been told that it had NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF” (p. 06). -From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inaugural address. (March 4, 1933) " 'It's theDEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM” (p. 24). Dewey Decimal System: A system for organizing books in libraries devised by Melville Dewey. Contrary to what Jem tells Scout, this Dewey has nothing to do with John Dewey, a theorist of progressive education. " 'Not exactly. The Cunninghams are country folks, farmers, and THE CRASH hit them hardest’” (p. 27). The Stock Market Crash of 1929, a cause of the Great Depression.

  5. "...a MAN WHO SAT ON A FLAGPOLE for no discernible reason (p. 42).“ Flagpole sitting was a fad in the 1930s. "He declared EGYPTIANS WALKED THAT WAY...(p. 79).“ Jem bases his knowledge on ancient pictures of Egyptian art.

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