Viewing the novel as a fable, we studied two passages to infer a theme or a moral . We first examined how the Commandant of Auschwitz has generously assisted the impoverished house maid and the maid's mother who needed hospital care. We discussed the duality of evil or as Atticus described it, the mask that hides evil. We then studied the passage wherein Maria insists that there is nothing that can be done to rectify the cruelty and brutality of the Nazi regime . From this passage we explored the moral obligation of society and individuals to take affirmative steps of resistance in perilous situations. I further assisted Atticus in techniques to improve reading comprehension in order to provide more detailed responses to study guide questions.