U1L1: Literary Theory Assignment Part A

Part B:
Literary fiction like "To Kill a Mockingbird" is highly regarded both inside and beyond the United States. The significant topics such as racism and injustice are explored in the book.
Harper Lee's book "To Kill a Mockingbird" contains numerous illustrations of Marxism. She concentrates on the depiction of class strife and the reiteration of the bourgeoisie-proletariat class divide. Atticus is forced to speak up for a Black man accused of raping a white girl. He vigorously advocates for racial equality, which is one of the tenets of Marxist ideology. To some extent, the characters' existence is determined by societal consciousness. Walter Cunningham is dependent on his social standing, which is why he declines the offer of money. As it does not question the status quo, this maintains the rigid division of the class structure. Men's consciousness, in contrast, "does not determine their social life, but rather, their social existence determines their consciousness." This novel shows clear themes of racism, familial love, justice, and compassion. Scout is because she fears determined to embrace her tomboy side for a long time as she grows up in “To Kill Mockingbird” a any sign of femininity. She exudes defiance and seems determined to resist developing into a lovely young woman. She believes that boys get to enjoy all the fun while girls are doomed to wear clothes and clean the house forever. This might be the case given that Scout spent a significant amount of her childhood playing and adventuring with two boys named Jem and Dill. The children create wild tales, act out absurd scenarios, and roll down hills in tires together. If Scout embraces her tomboy side, she appears to think the fun will cease. Calpurnia and Miss Maudie are two good examples of strong female role models that Scout can locate, which is fortunate. She can watch people struggle for the family, justice, and even their own well-being and protection. It's fascinating to watch Scout come to terms with her own identity throughout the book and realize that power and femininity can coexist in one person.


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