How is To Kill a Mockingbird propaganda?

Answer 1

There are probably some critics of the book's message who would see it as propaganda, but most people do not: in fact, many scholars see it as a classic literary work. But in 1960, when this book came out, America was still suffering from the results of segregation, and a book that addressed the subject of racial inequality was considered controversial, especially because it was supposed to be a book for young people. Still, the majority of critics praised it, and the public embraced it-- the book became a best-seller.

What seemed to most upset the book's critics was this: they felt it used stereotypes and made lower-class white southerners into villains; some critics also felt the book used language that was vulgar. However, most critics did not share this view, and the book's supporters regarding it as an honest and thought-provoking look at prejudice. So, depending on which side you were on at the time, you either saw the book as a courageous look at the need for racial justice, or you saw it as just more anti-Southern propaganda.

Answer 2

"To Kill a Mockingbird" could be seen as Propaganda in promoting themes of racial equality, social justice, and standing up against prejudice. The novel challenges readers to reconsider their own beliefs and societal norms, advocating for empathy and understanding towards others. By advocating these values, the book can be seen as shaping readers' perspectives and influencing their attitudes towards important social issues.