An Apparent Manifestation of Social Hierarchy and Morality in “Jasper Jones” Anonymous 11th Grade

“Jasper Jones”, composed by Craig Silvey and published in 2009, is a gripping tale of Jasper’s horrible discovery which itself unveils series issues. Craig not only exposes the darkness in society but also condemns the widely held stereotypes, enabling the reader to understand the feelings of the marginalized group. It reveals the most popular social issues that are existing in our society in relation to racial and gender discrimination, sexual assault and corruption which provokes the reader to question the value of our society. Also, the psychological and moral development of the youth is also the main focus in this amazing novel. The plots of “Jasper Jones” compels the readers to examine the capriciousness of the model of good and evil in hierarchical society through allegorical vivid, by implication, the consequences of prejudice and perspective.

Charlie Bucktin, a bookish and precocious boy who reveals the very dark social issues. The mystery of Laura’s murder and the experience of being pulled into Jasper’s orbit expose Charlie to the corruption of Corrigan which culminating his disillusionment with the authority figures. The divorce of Charlie’s parent profoundly affects Charlie to be a moral narrator and provides the...