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Should “To Kill a Mockingbird” still be taught in schools?
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Selected thesis
"To Kill a Mockingbird" should still be taught in schools.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The book teaches important lessons about living a moral life.
Pro claim 2
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a hugely influential literary classic.
Con claim 1
The book and its language are likely to make some students uncomfortable.
Con claim 2
"To Kill a Mockingbird" oversimplifies the complex issue of racism.