Life lessons from `To Kill a Mockingbird`
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee needs no introduction. For years now it has unarguably been one of the most popular, widely read and critically acclaimed modern classics. Though set in the 1930’s in a small fictitious town Maycomb in the USA, this book transcends all geographical and time related boundaries owing to its compassionate and deeply moving theme that takes readers to the roots of human behavior. Conveying an astounding number of truths, it powerfully yet subtly deals with really sensitive topics such as prejudice, racism, segregation, respect, kindness, bravery, cruelty, hatred, injustice, evil etc. - those which have and will always be a part of the human society. Throughout the course of the book, readers are exposed to various scenarios, circumstances, conflicts and characters that the six year old protagonist Scout associates and deals with and how they help her grow into a courageous, mature and good natured person. The book has many import