What are the main themes in To Kill A Mockingbird?

There are both dominant and underlying themes in To Kill A Mockingbird. The dominant themes include; childhood innocence, social inequality, family values, morality and the coexistence of good and evil. Less obvious themes include gothic atmosphere and small town life.

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