Introduction
“To Kill a Mockingbird” sends the main message that every human deserves to be treated with dignity. All humans have the right and freedom to access different activities, and these remain vital for the survival of people. Human empathy is one of the most critical human characteristics that define the relationship between different people and their survival in society. “To Kill a Mockingbird” shows how Atticus Children informs his children to have empathy and avoid killing mockingbirds since killing the mockingbird is sinful. Therefore, “To Kill a Mockingbird” is an article that should not be banned since it teaches people the concept of empathy and how people should respect each other and the rights of various individuals.
Jeremy Atticus is the father of Finch, who is also a lawyer. He teaches Finch how to show empathy and how not to kill the mockingbird. Jem tells his children that killing a mockingbird is a sin. Jeremy also teaches his children how to be just and show empathy. Being empathetic and remaining just are two values that are essential in society since they define the relationships between different individuals (Allen, 2021). In the case presented, Jeremy alludes that birds are always innocent and harmless and that they should not be killed. In the book, Jeremy argues that mockingbirds should not be killed because killing them is unjust. The concept of justice and fairness is brought out in other cases that Jeremy would handle later on.
Therefore, “To kill a mockingbird” focuses on society and how humans should relate to each other while respecting the space and interactions between various individuals.
Ideals Presented
In the book, prejudice and superstition are also played out by the children who become interested in Boo. Prejudice defines the judgments that people hold against other groups that are distinct and different from them. Prejudices have been witnessed in society and have been critical in defining how people are judged and how society functions. Arthur Radley, Boo, is a reclusive neighbor who is also regarded as a local legend. The children have a different idea about Boo and are always trespassing on their property of Boo. There is the dehumanization that has been perpetuated by their elders that strike the children. However, Atticus attempts to tell the children to be more sensitive in handling Boo. The step that is taken by Atticus indicates that he is sensitive enough and is working towards ensuring that society as a whole remains just and fair.
The book uses children’s characters to show how society works. The society that has been presented is critical in understanding how the foundation of a society is built. The children’s characters that have been used paint the empathy of different individuals and how they can be vital in building a relationship between the people and the texts that are developed. Understanding the themes remains vital in ensuring that different objectives are achieved while at the same time ensuring that the issues facing society are critically painted and understood. The story that has been painted in “To Kill a Mockingbird” shows how people should treat each other and symbolizes the interactions of different people. The mockingbird represents the innocent and fair individuals in society. Therefore, the book should be left to pass information about people and ensure that different activities are achieved.
The moral of the society has been brought out in the story and painted in the activities that the protagonist in the story does. Even though the setting of this story was during the Great Depression, the morals and values that are depicted in the story cut across generations. It is a story that teaches people how to treat each other and how to respect people in society. The moral values and practices in society have been brought out succinctly and teach people how people should behave. To kill a mockingbird depicts different aspects that remain relevant in societies irrespective of the nature of the society. The interactions among different individuals have been critical in building a society of empathy that promotes justice. A just society has been critical in ensuring that different objectives are achieved in the understanding of societal values.
In the state of California, “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been banned over racism concerns. Racism has been a major negative issue in the United States. Racism has been connected to prejudices among different individuals (Ako-Adjei, 2017). Therefore, in United States, whatever causes racism in the United States is frowned upon and has been determined to be a major factor that causes problems among different people. In California, there have been various issues that have been linked to racism and have been determined to cause problems for various individuals in various counties and areas (Saney, 2003). The proponents of the ban have argued that killing a mockingbird teaches young children about racism and makes them aware of it in the United States.
Contrary to the proponents’ arguments on the ban of the book, it makes the children aware of racism and inculcates positive mindsets in the people of the United States. It makes people aware of the problem of racism and how they will improve different activities in the process (Macaluso, 2017). Proponents’ argument is based on the fact that different activities are achieved, and this works towards ensuring that different positive objectives are achieved. Children will be able to learn about the problems that the United States has faced and understand what racism can cause. Most importantly, the book helps inculcate positive values among the citizens of the United States (Khokhar and Moshai, 2019). Therefore, the proponents’ views are disabused since many people will become aware, and the foundation of a society with no racism will be built. Understanding different activities have remained vital in society.
Conclusion
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a book that explains the problems of the United States and promotes people to be just and respect human rights. In the United States, the American dream is based on equal opportunity and hard work. These values have been reflected in the story presented in the book. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a story that also reflects different activities and is based on the handling of various problems while at the same time building a scenario that is workable for resolving racism. Racism has caused problems for many people and thwarted dreams. Therefore, “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a book that has been vital in explaining the problems while reducing the effects of the racism that exists in society. Therefore, “To Kill a Mockingbird should be retained as it addresses different societal issues related to the activities in the United States.
References
Ako-Adjei, N. B. (2017). Why It’s Time Schools Stopped Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird. Transition, (122), 182-200.
Allen, R. M. (2021). Don’t Kill Mockingbird: An Educator’s Guide to Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird in the 21st Century.
Khokhar, M. I., & Mashori, G. M. (2019). Marxist Analysis of to Kill A Mockingbird According To Peter Barry. Grassroots, 52(2).
Macaluso, M. (2017). Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird Today: Coming to Terms With Race, Racism, and America’s Novel. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 61(3), 279-287.
Saney, I. (2003). The case against to kill a mockingbird. Race & Class, 45(1), 99-105.