the journey of justice
The Journey of Justice
It only takes one person to come forward and fight racism even though it has been around for many generations. One person can make all the difference.
Story by Kayleigh Harris
Human nature has never told us to kill the innocent that cannot defend themselves. Maybe we were designed to make peace on earth and live in perfect harmony. Certainly everyone is entitled to basic human rights, to justice? “Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.” It only takes one person to come forward and get justice for everyone.
‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’ and ‘Mississippi Burning’ raised interest about basic human rights and the way people were treated in the 1930’s and 1960’s. It leaves audiences questioning if over time racism has receded, or is as prominent as ever. Both the novel and the movie show us that as long as someone steps forward, everyone will begin to follow.
FBI agent standing in support with the black community.
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ was written in the 1930’s by Harper Lee. This novel shows us that the race of someone effects the way they live and the way they are judged. Within the novel, we see racism attack an innocent black man named Tom Robinson. Tom was accused of raping a young white girl; Mayella Ewell. When Tom was taken to court he pleaded non-guilty. Even though Tom was not guilty of raping Mayella Ewell, just because of his race he was sentenced his life in prison. This is purely because he was that he was a different race, and specifically wasn’t white. Mayella knew that he was innocent, but because of Tom’s race she couldn’t come forward and say this because she would receive punishment for defending him.
Atticus with Tom Robinson in the court.
A similar event happened in the 1960’s in small town Mississippi, where the black community were tortured by the whites and the black were constantly fighting for their lives.
It only takes one person to come forward and fight racism even though it has been around for many generations. One person can make all the difference.
Story by Kayleigh Harris
Human nature has never told us to kill the innocent that cannot defend themselves. Maybe we were designed to make peace on earth and live in perfect harmony. Certainly everyone is entitled to basic human rights, to justice? “Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.” It only takes one person to come forward and get justice for everyone.
‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’ and ‘Mississippi Burning’ raised interest about basic human rights and the way people were treated in the 1930’s and 1960’s. It leaves audiences questioning if over time racism has receded, or is as prominent as ever. Both the novel and the movie show us that as long as someone steps forward, everyone will begin to follow.
FBI agent standing in support with the black community.
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ was written in the 1930’s by Harper Lee. This novel shows us that the race of someone effects the way they live and the way they are judged. Within the novel, we see racism attack an innocent black man named Tom Robinson. Tom was accused of raping a young white girl; Mayella Ewell. When Tom was taken to court he pleaded non-guilty. Even though Tom was not guilty of raping Mayella Ewell, just because of his race he was sentenced his life in prison. This is purely because he was that he was a different race, and specifically wasn’t white. Mayella knew that he was innocent, but because of Tom’s race she couldn’t come forward and say this because she would receive punishment for defending him.
Atticus with Tom Robinson in the court.
A similar event happened in the 1960’s in small town Mississippi, where the black community were tortured by the whites and the black were constantly fighting for their lives.