I'm writing an english thematic essay about racism in maycomb (from to kill a mockibird). need refining:

"lee uses (or maybe action) to convey how social hierarchy influences racist tendencies"

! i don't know what to do

maybe "lee uses racist tendencies to convey how social hierarchy influences prejudice"

"Lee uses racist concepts to express how social hierarchy influences prejudice"

Explanation: Using the word "concept" highlights your claim of the idea Lee uses as racism, which will lead to explanation of how social hierarchy influences prejudice.

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.

realistic fiction depicts life and society in a true to life  manner.

its main characters are dynamic.

they grow and transform with their experiences, making it easier for readers to  relate to them.

this genre primarily focuses on the  daily struggles  of ordinary people, validating their experiences.

hope that ! : )