To gain good marks in the exam, you have to write about the contexts of the novel. These include:

Social, political and historical contexts

The novel was written in 1960, but is set in the early 1930s. Understanding what America was like, especially in the Deep South, is helpful to understanding the characters and themes of the novel.

Biographical contexts

Many authors draw on their own lives and experiences in their works, but this is especially true of Harper Lee.

The following resources will help you understand the contexts better: