

At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- English & Language Arts
Grade
9–10- Culture & Identity
- Human & Civil Rights
- Racism
Overview
About This Collection
These materials were selected to help readers contextualize the setting and understand the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird. There are videos on themes ranging from growing up in the south during the Jim Crow-era, to the history of lynching in the United States, to the role of stereotypes and bias in our culture, and on Scout's character. You can also find photos, art, and audio interviews here to help stimulate discussion and understanding of the many themes of the novel that continue to resonate today.
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