THE PROBLEMS OF AMERICAN SOUTH IN THE NOVEL BY HARPER LEE

Abstract

 The Problems of the American South in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird"Harper Lee's seminal work, "To Kill a Mockingbird," published in 1960, offers a profound exploration of the complexities and contradictions of the American South during the 1930s. Set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the novel delves into various social issues, including racism, classism, and moral growth. Through the eyes of young Scout Finch, Lee paints a vivid picture of a society grappling with its deeply entrenched prejudices and ethical dilemmas.