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Theme: Time for Courage.

"... Why couldn't I mash him? I asked. Because they don't bother you... "

Chapter 25, page 273

This is probably one of the shortest chapters written in the novel, and yet, it's purpose in general, is to tacitly explain the title of the novel. "To Kill a Mockingbird" is ultimately the most suited title for the novel mainly because Mockingbirds symbolize the innocent people who, " do not bother [us]," and yet were killed and suffered under the evils, prejudices and racisms surrounding the citizens of Maycomb. In this particular chapter, Scout finds a Roly - Poly who enters their house and is to be considered lost and strayed. Scout decides to smash the innocent creature, but was stopped by Jem as he explains to his sister that it does not intend harm. As time progresses, Jem realizes the misdeeds of injustice and prejudice above all things. Like in that simple Roly - Poly, Jem's view of justice precedented his thoughts and enabled him to tell Scout not to kill the poor bug. Again, the Author uses this insight as a short event that concisely explains the importance of not killing " Mockingbirds " in our society. We must stand up for what is right even if others do not intend to do so. Today, having the courage to stand up for what is right is rarely seen in our people. Unlike in the book, where Atticus passionately tries to defend Tom Robinson, an innocent man scathed by the evils of Maycomb, and in this particular scene when Jem saves the innocent bug, we lack the motivation to enforce justice. There are many 'Mockingbirds" out here in our time, who are in desperate need of our help. That's why, in conclusion we must, like Atticus and Jem, stand up for what is right - and have the courage to do so.

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Theme: Religion.

"... You are a fortunate girl. You live in a Christian home with Christian folks in a Christian town... "

Chapter 24, page 264.

In this chapter, the women of Maycomb are having a group discussion, more commonly known as a, " Lady's talk," and Scout is invited by her aunt to join in. Scout implicitly describes this talk as a discourse far from the conversations he had with men and is , " filled with hypocrites. " Although, during this chat between the morally deprived Hypocrites of Maycomb and the true Ladies of the house, Religion has been a hot topic between them. The latter believes that Religion would give light to the poor family of the black Mrunas with the help of J. Everett Grimes. They also think that the poor condition of the said family is caused by their lack of faith and worship under Christianity. In our society today, Religion is still considered as something fundamental in any person's life. If a person does not worship or believe in any deity or is not guided by any scriptural teachings, people tend to think that he/ she is lacking a sense of direction in life, may it be in Hinduism, Buddhism and/ or Christianity. That's why in this particular chapter, the ladies describe the Mrunas as savages, deprived of the basic necessities of human living - like Religion. Although their statements are not entirely factual nor fallacious, it is evident, through time and history, that Religion does play a major role in any humans perspective of living. Therefore, it is entirely our discretion whether we do need an invisible guidance from the Gods beneath the clouds or whether we remain as an Atheist in our society today.