RACIAL PREJUDICE AND LOSS OF INNOCENCE IN HARPER LEE’S “TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD”
Dr. T. Sathyakala
, Hirthic Sai. K
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the narrative structures, characters, and sociocultural contexts in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, which address themes of loss of innocence and racial discrimination. By utilizing critical race theory, literary analysis, and historical perspectives, the study explores how racial injustice is depicted in the fictional town of Maycomb. Characters like Atticus Finch, Scout, and Tom Robinson are examined to highlight the intricate dynamics of racism. The goal is to shed light on the repercussions of racial prejudice on individual and collective innocence by studying how Tom Robinson's trial impacted the characters' morals and beliefs. Additionally, the study delves into the symbolic meaning of the mockingbird as a representation of empathy and innocence, further emphasizing the novel's main themes. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines literary analysis, historical research, and sociocultural examination, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between racial prejudice and loss of innocence in To Kill a Mockingbird.
"RACIAL PREJUDICE AND LOSS OF INNOCENCE IN HARPER LEE’S “TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD” ", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a87-a93, February-2024, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2402010.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : a87-a93
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_150919
Published Paper Id: TIJER2402010
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Research Area: Arts All
Country: Palani,Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India
ISSN: 2349-9249 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2014
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