Theme Of Truth In To Kill A Mockingbird

Throughout time, truths have always seemed to befuddle humanity with its strange ways. Truth evokes emotions such as surprise, joy, fear, and regret. When the truth is revealed it has the power to change our own philosophies, ordeals, and lives. In To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses Bob Ewell’s dishonesty to portray the idea that truths will eventually be unraveled as time goes by. To begin with, Harper Lee uses Bob Ewell’s dishonesty to divulge Tom Robinson's innocence and Mayella Ewell’s victimization. Towards the very end of the novel, Mayella’s rape accusation of Tom goes into trial. Later it is revealed by Atticus that “ Mayella Ewell was beaten savagely by her father [Bob]”(204). Although innocent, Tom was acquitted guilty but the entire county knew what Bob had done to his daughter. Dolphus Raymond says,“ It ain’t honest but it’s mighty helpful to folks”.(200) In other
Cheating anyone is wrong and it is important to acknowledge and speak the truth because it gives our character integrity. Being honest is one of the best traits a person can carry but it is also very difficult to attain. The idea that time will reveal the truth is correct because Bob was shown guilty, Dolphus Raymond was shown as a nondrinker who liked his way of living, and Boo Radley’s true identity and reasonings were uncovered. It is key to remember this because time is powerful and ruthless. Time does not care of who you are and what impact the truth being revealed will have on your life. It will simply state the bold truth and you are to take care of the consequences. However, this does not mean that humanity should let time take care of the truth and justice. Time should only serve as hope when we cannot bring forth the reality of the