Universal Themes

Queensland Schools used Sonar, they found a classic!

Are classic novels still being referred in modern society? Yes. Yes they do. – David Ngo claims

During our adolescent years, we learn many life lessons by many role models such as our parents, teachers, and characters in movies and from books. However, many books today lack the suitable characters that troubled teenagers can idolise when in desperate need.

While many teenagers argue that games also teach them life lessons, they fail to allow the player to “climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (p35) Harper Lee’s book, “To Kill a Mockingbird” (published in the 1960s), is a classic novel that contains many universal themes that is still evident today. While it teaches many themes, the novel also displays admirable characters who are also considered

Also giving them the courage to take on opportunities that they are not confident in.

The universal themes would not have been recognised without the most inspirational characters like Atticus. As mentioned before, Atticus is known for his integrity. His role as a lawyer gains him respect from the Maycomb community as he is a symbol of tolerance and the good that surfaces in Robinson’s trial. Even through the criticism, they recognise the fact that he is a man who will do things they know are right.

His qualities and popularity in Maycomb shine when he passes his teachings to his two children Jem and Scout and from the talk of the town. When it came to Robinson’s trial, Calpurnia (?) acknowledges his actions for being courageous. “We’re so rarely called on to be Christians but when we are, we’ve got men like Atticus to go for us.” (p237) This can be referenced in society as we have many role models. However most of the ‘role models’ tend to have characteristics that troubled teenagers can refer and look up