The book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee which was published in 1960 and set in1930 is just asrelevant today because of the timeless themes in the novel. These themes include racism, humanbehaviour and way of life. These themes will give a better understanding of why thenovel is relevanttoday. Firstly, in the book there is extensive racism towards the black people of the town. Racism stillhappens today. Secondly, Atticus finch treats everyone with respect and kindness. Atticus's valuesare practised today. Thirdly, the way of life during the time of the novel has not changed much. Theway of life includes general school, families and activities that people do during their lives. Thesethree points will help explain why the book is relevant today.During the book racism is a common …show more content…
Not being as well-known as 1930's but are still continuing their tradition. Calpurnia is Atticus Finch's slave and istreated very well by the Finch family. She is clothed, fed and housed and when asked to dosomething is asked politely. Today this treatment of kindness and understanding is also used;although there is no slavery any more.During the book, human behaviour varies from person to person. A person like Atticus Finch is kindand fair. Others are not. Today people are taught to be kind, honest, compassionateand truthful.During the time of the novel the people were kind and used polite words when talking to each otherbut not when talking to a black person. People were often racist and cruel. In 2017if a person wasracist he was considered vile and cruel often they would not be accepted into groups or places.From 1930 to 2017 the way of life has changed. From people using machines to do what others didby hand, to school life and academic results, to families. Time has changed. Duringthe 1930'schildren were taught to be respectful, honest and polite. Today there is a lot moreleeway. Machineslike washing machines and dishwashers have made chores