Genres that include To Kill A Mockingbird
Southern Gothic Literature
It is a genre of southern writing that focuses on grotesque themes, with possible supernatural elements. The characters are often damaged or perhaps delusional. This genre was influenced by Gothic Writing which was popular in the 18th Century. Southern Gothic was at its most popular during the 1940s and 1960s. The genre uses dark humor and aims to expose problems in society through the use of complex characters. The behaviour of people and social order in the South are explored and moral issues are highlighted. The stories explore a range of problems from racism, disability, poverty and violence.
Coming of Age story
In this genre the main character develops from youth to adulthood through a series of experiences in the world.
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