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Examples Of Prejudice In To Kill A Mockingbird

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Prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird Prejudice, although not as prevalent in today’s society, was very common during the time of the Great Depression. To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee. It follows Scout, the protagonist and narrator, as she matures throughout her childhood. As she matures, she is introduced to the evil in the world, specifically prejudice, as her father defends Tom Robinson, a black man, for being wrongfully accused of rape. This novel reveals that prejudice does not only harm an individual, but also contributes to a larger problem in society. Lee reveals this through the recurring use of racial prejudice, gender prejudice, and prejudice based on socio economic status (SES). To Kill a Mockingbird took
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