To kill a mockingbird
The novel “To kill a mockingbird” by Harper Lee has many themes. The themes include courage, racism and society. The true meaning of courage is shown and is practised by the protagonists. Racism is the focal point and the main issue in the storyline of the novel. The novel also questions what society is.
Courage is defined by Atticus Finch as “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” Atticus shows courage when he represents Tom Robinson in the trial. He knows that he is going to lose beforehand because Tom Robinson is a Negro and he lives in a town steeped in prejudice, but still he puts all his effort trying to prove Tom Robinson innocent. Atticus also says “you rarely win, but sometimes you do”. In this he explains with courage comes hope and satisfaction for standing up for yourself and others.