s that Lee is
             such a remarkable storyteller, we never feel the tension between her
             creativity and her social criticism.
             The theme of growing up is also prevalent in To Kill a Mockingbird. Boo
             Radley and Tom Robinson become perfect vehicles for Lee to make her moral
             commentary on judging people by how they look. R. A. Dave explores how Lee
             is able to connect the human tragedies of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson.
             This parallel intensifies the "tragic view of the world." (Dave 2068) He
             points out how what happens to the victims of this story is not as
             important as the way their situations effect the community. Again, we are
             drawn back to the community of Maycomb and its various personalities. Dave
             claims that Lee has presented us with a memorable portrait gallery. (2068)
             He also mentions how Lee's novel goes against the norm by allowing the good
             characters to stand out, while the evil characters appear more fuzzy and
             flat. He asserts that the children are her greatest contri
             ...