Prejudice in
“How does To Kill a Mockingbird show the different forms of Prejudice that existed in the Southern States of America?”Prejudice is a problem still faced by people today, it is the victimisation of people who are different to the majority in some way. These people are discriminated against and treated unfairly. In the 1930’s, when this book is set prejudice is extremely evident. These were times of great depression resulting in sweeping changes. Some people starved trying to find work, while others did all they could to just hang on a little longer. Across America, all had tough times. The stress brought on by the depression took its toll on family members in poor households. Throughout the book there are strong references to the many forms of prejudice that were and still are present, such as classism and racism. The book demonstrates how the people at this time were hypocritical when it came to racism. It shows people’s ignorance and ability to pigeonhole others. It illustrates attempts to break prejudicial barriers and the effects of prejudice on the community. Prejudice is directed at various characters during the book, each time new forms and effects are clear. The first sign of prejudice in the novel is when
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Approximate Word count = 1653
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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