Despite cultures and conflicts, the fundamental bonds remain: We all belong to a common family. The book, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee is a timeless classic about the coming of age of a small southern town and it's people in the 1930's. The book follows Jem and Scout, two siblings, who must face the harsh realities of life. Hypocrisy and racism together make the two most important themes of all. 72 words Hypocrisy is as much a part of Maycomb's society as church and community spirit. For example, Mrs. Merriweather talks about saving the poor Mruans from Africa,...
The Maycomb community are trying to make a fool of them selves by believing they are model citizens and good Christians, even though a small number amongst them know that they are wrong to persecute and hate due to color.

I people didn't judge others on learned prejudices, but judged each other as they would like to be treated the world would be a better place. So thanks to the book, this proves that it's not really the prejudice that is responsible for much social injustice. It is the people that show that prejudice to others that are responsible.