In this chapter, Foster talks about the strong influence politics has on literature and it is everywhere. Just as celebrities use their platforms to raise awareness for social problems, writers do the same. While authors draw attention to “corrupt social organization”, they continue to keep the story entertaining. Out of the many political issues that writers choose from to form their stories, justice, power, race and ethnicities, and social classes are a few that are used frequently. As long as the reader is socially aware on some level, they can understand the deeper moral of the story. He also talks about the many problems with social influence from writers, which include the loss of interest and the fact that they do not age well over time. Foster explains that although some writing is more political than others, nearly all writing is political on some level.
Animal Farm is one large allegory for the Russian …show more content…
Lee brought to light an important issue that affected people of color during this part in history. The story involves a brother and sister, Jem and Scout Finch and their lawyer father Atticus Finch. When Atticus takes on the case that involves a black man, Tom Robinson who is being accused of the rape of a white woman, Mayella Ewell, the kids’ lives are negatively affected. The trial also takes a tole on their father as well, as he feels he is not able to make them proud. Even with the evidence proving that Tom is innocent, the jury refuses to see past his skin color. Although Lee heavily focused on racism and injustice, she also acknowledges the differences in the social classes that made up Southern culture. Lee drew attention to the negative effects racism and ignorance had on the South, all while continuing to keep the reader interested and
Animal Farm is one large allegory for the Russian …show more content…
Lee brought to light an important issue that affected people of color during this part in history. The story involves a brother and sister, Jem and Scout Finch and their lawyer father Atticus Finch. When Atticus takes on the case that involves a black man, Tom Robinson who is being accused of the rape of a white woman, Mayella Ewell, the kids’ lives are negatively affected. The trial also takes a tole on their father as well, as he feels he is not able to make them proud. Even with the evidence proving that Tom is innocent, the jury refuses to see past his skin color. Although Lee heavily focused on racism and injustice, she also acknowledges the differences in the social classes that made up Southern culture. Lee drew attention to the negative effects racism and ignorance had on the South, all while continuing to keep the reader interested and