"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is an award-winning novel that explores the complex issues of prejudice, society, and justice in the American South during the 1930s. The novel confronts significant issues regarding morality, status in society, and the basic principles of human behaviour through the eyes of the Finch family and what they encounter in the fictitious city of Maycomb, located in Alabama. The question of who benefits if the work or effort is accepted, successful, or believed in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is multifaceted. On one level, the acceptance and success of the novel benefits readers by shedding light on the deep-rooted issues of racism and injustice prevalent in society. By engaging with the characters and their struggles, readers are challenged to confront their own biases and prejudices, ultimately leading to greater empathy and understanding. …show more content…
Atticus Finch in particular, along with the Finch family, exemplifies a well-educated, upper-middle-class individual in the town. The Finches believe that they stand for the ethical integrity of the neighbourhood by upholding justice and equality in the face of bigotry and prejudice through their principles of honesty, compassion, and fairness. "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." -Atticus Finch "To Kill a Mockingbird" upholds the principles of compassion, bravery, and the necessity of speaking up to the truth and the right in circumstances of difficulty. The novel challenges the status system and promotes equality and justice for all people, regardless of their colour or social standing, subverting the values of prejudice, racial profiling, and social