How Does Harper Lee Use Literary Lense In To Kill A Mockingbird

Ian Anderson Mrs. Pearson English 10C 9 May 2024 Breaking down social class struggles In Harper Lees, To Kill A Mockingbird Harper lee uses the literary lense of gender to explain social expectations, the opinion of both the men and the women in the communities, and the disbalance of power between the men and women, revealing just how complex the differences of opinion of men and women within the racist parts of the south. Relating back to the claim of the disbalance between the men and women in the communities on page 115, it proves this by saying, “It's time you start being a girl and acting right.” This is because Jem likes to act like a boy and her father is getting tired of it. Relating to the lens of gender, it's proving the claim because

But if a man were to have the same question and had asked, then it would've been respected and actually put into thought. The statement made during Tom Robinson's trial reflects the limited power within the women's side of the court. The woman's decision to speak up during the trial was very bold and brave because her opinion would not have been appreciated or even taken into consideration. Through the quote, the author invited the people reading to consider how gender causes social imbalances, as well as race and class. It really hits on the points of building character and analyzing characters. In Harper Lees, To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses the literary lens of gender to explain social expectations, the opinion of both the men and the women in the communities, and the disbalance of power between the men and women, revealing just how complex the differences of opinion of men and women within the racist parts of the south. She has hit on many key points as to why gender played such a crucial role in the racist and sexist south during this