Race, Class, and Gender in To Kill a Mockingbird: Crash Course Literature 211

The video explores 'To Kill a Mockingbird', focusing on empathy, historical context, and social issues. It highlights the novel's critique of racial and class divisions in the American South, the role of Calpurnia and double consciousness, and Atticus Finch's moral courage. The video concludes with the significance of the mockingbird as a symbol of innocence and the importance of understanding others' perspectives.

In what ways does the text suggest that literature can foster empathy?

What are the implications of Scout's understanding of class differences?

What does the author mean by 'double consciousness' as it relates to Calpurnia?

How does the narrative of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' reflect the complexities of race and gender?