Transcript Themes in To Kill a Mockingbird

THEMES
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Literary Concept:
Themes in To Kill a
Mockingbird
• Themes are messages that
the writer wishes to share
with readers; they are not
usually stated directly.
• Some of the themes explored
in To Kill a Mockingbird
involve morality and justice.
Write examples from the text
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reasoning.
Literary Concept:
Themes in To Kill a
Mockingbird
1. Prejudice and
superstition can
lead to injustice.
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Literary Concept:
Themes in To Kill a
Mockingbird
2. Individuals have a
responsibility to
protect the innocent.
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3. One person’s
wrongdoing can release
evil into the entire
community.
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Literary Concept:
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4. Courage is doing
what is right even
when the odds of
succeeding are poor.
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5. The community and time
period in which a story is set
is often integral to the plot
and final outcome.
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Literary Concept:
Themes in To Kill a
Mockingbird
6. Insight, maturity,
understanding, and integrity
have no relation to age, social
position, or formal education.
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