It is significant to stay true to one’s beliefs, rather than just side prevailing views of the society. The significance of this is shown in; the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and the play ‘A Man For all Seasons’, by Harper Lee and Robert Bolt, respectively. Set in a society riddled with unjust views, both plots portray societies which would be considered ‘imperfect’ within our modern era. As both storylines progress, we are exposed to two distinct hero’s as well as the various minor characters who influence the decisions of Atticus Finch and Sir Thomas More, whilst they stand up to their moral sense.
Right from the initial chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird, it is apparent that Segregation was still potent within the 1930’s. The segregation between the black
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To Kill a Mockingbird concluded its book with the death of Tom Robinson which shook Atticus as a defendant. “He likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds.” Through the death of Tom there were various lessons learnt and Scout was made a changed girl in understanding the morality of human behavior despite their history or race. Some of these lessons she grasped is that when “you see white men cheat black men everyday of your life, the white man is trash” and to “consider things from their point of view”. A Man for All Seasons accepted the idea of a monarchy. Even though Chapuys was against this action he succumbed to orders and instead tried to exploit More’s reputation and authority. Unfortunately, Cromwell’s craftily conspired against More leading into his execution which was almost certain considering the King’s desires. The main message of his actions, is the he stood true to his beliefs relative to Atticus Finch’s and as a result faced the