HOW DOES HARPER LEE USE CHARACTERS IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, TO EXPLAIN SOME OF THE ISSUES IN ALABAMA IN THE 1930’S? Harper Lee use many characters to explain some of the issues in Alabama in the 1930’s. The character of Tom Robinson is used to teach the reader about racism and corruption within the judicial system. Aunt Alexandra and Scout represent how important people thought it was to become a lady and the sexism in that era. Aunt Alexandra is also used to show the significance of social classes
by the community. Whether imposed or by choice, the isolation of mental sufferers did not mean that they were uncaring or incapable of generous actions. This is evident in the portrait of Arthur “Boo” Radley’s character in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, which gradually changes from that of a monster to that of a caring, sensitive and brave human being. Near the beginning of