Discuss the Themes of "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee with Reference to Events

"To Kill A Mockingbird" is an example of a modern day classic. The term 'modern day classic can be defined as a novel with universal appeal which has withstood the test of time and is relevant to today's society. This novel could be classed as social realism, as the issues addressed are real and present in our world today. The main themes addressed in To Kill A Mockingbird are prejudice, especially racism, the innocence of childhood and courage.
The most important and obvious theme of "To Kill A Mockingbird" is racism. A prime example of racism in the novel is Tom Robinson's trial. In…