TKAM Journal #7

Choice C: So far, is this a novel about race? Class? Gender? Coming of Age? Place? Select and defend your answer.

So far in TKAM, I think the book focuses on Race more then anything else. I think the fact that the town of Maycomb had to pick a side from a black man, or a white women really proved the book to be about race. Even though the jury knew Tom was innocent by the evidence given, they still stuck with the white man. I think this plays a big part in the book, showing that no matter what happens, the town of Maycomb won't side with any African Americans. I think also the fact that the main character's maid is an African American women, really puts the racism on spot. Overall, I think this book was made to teach people about what went on back in the day. And how bad it was. And also about the change thats happened since then. Its unbelievable.