Set in the 1930s, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird explores events occurring in the southern county/city of Maycomb, Alabama . Through the eyes of a young girl named Scout, the narrative discusses the fundamental issue of prejudice. However, there are myriad ways this is shown; it's not just the characters that show utter contempt, but the main events that show the damage that can be done when inflicted with biased opinions. The tale also incorporates many hidden symbols that show the extent of injustice in Maycomb. Throughout the novel, Harper Lee expresses the concept of racism through the use of symbolism. The concept of the snowman is used to show that on the inside, we are all the same. The way the snowman is made is made of mud on the inside and white snow on the outside indicates that we should not be labeled as black or white. It also symbolizes the authority that blacks had over whites in Maycomb. The most obvious and profound symbol in To Kill a Mockingbird is shown through the mockingbird symbol. This symbolizes everything that is harmless. Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are examples of this use of symbolism as they never intend to hurt anyone, yet Tom loses his life even though he has done nothing wrong and as Atticus says, "it's a shame to kill a mockingbird." Scout also says that killing Boo Radley would be like killing a mockingbird. This use of symbolism created by Harper Lee demonstrated that good and harmless things in this world should not be abused as they are not intended to hurt anyone. The mad dog points to the thriving racism present in Maycomb County. While the rabid dog wanders the streets of the neighborhood, all the citizens hide in their homes,...... middle of paper... racial discrimination and prejudice of the inhabitants of Maycomb towards the black community. Aunt Alexandra's missionary tea party allows Harper Lee to portray the hypocrisy present in Maycomb society. During the tea party, the “high class” women discuss the need to spread Christianity to all parts of the world. They speak as if they were righteous Christian women and at one point they turn and begin to criticize Atticus' decision to take Tom Robinson's case. The injustice of Maycomb in the 1930s is cleverly woven into the main events of the novel. One of the main themes of To Kill a Mockingbird is the idea of ​​prejudice. This concept is explored extensively throughout the novel. It is through the use of writing techniques that Harper Lee is able to successfully emphasize the deeply rooted prejudices that are ingrained in Maycomb society..