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Prejudice in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

4 classic novels and plays that explore prejudice — take a quiz on each, then compare how the writers handle the theme of prejudice.

Books about prejudice

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The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare · 11 quizzes · 35 questions

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Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck · 13 quizzes · 40 questions

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Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen · 20 quizzes · 75 questions

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Theme quizzes

The Merchant of Venice themes quiz Of Mice and Men themes quiz Pride and Prejudice themes quiz To Kill a Mockingbird themes quiz

Prejudice essay ideas

Compare how Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice) and Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men) present prejudice.
Compare how Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men) and Austen (Pride and Prejudice) present prejudice.
Compare how Austen (Pride and Prejudice) and Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird) present prejudice.
Which of these texts gives the most hopeful view of prejudice? Explain with close reference.

Other themes

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Frequently asked questions

Which books explore prejudice?

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare), Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck), Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen), To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee).

How do I write an essay about prejudice?

Pick two or three key moments where prejudice matters, explain what the writer shows about it at each point, and how that view changes by the end. The theme quizzes and essay questions on each book page help you find those moments.

Prejudice in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

Books about prejudice

The Merchant of Venice

Of Mice and Men

Pride and Prejudice

To Kill a Mockingbird

Theme quizzes

Prejudice essay ideas

Other themes

Frequently asked questions

Which books explore prejudice?

How do I write an essay about prejudice?

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