Why Is Tom Robinson Unfair

The Tom Robinson case in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee shows unfairness and inequality in colored people compared to whites. Tom Robinson is a black man who is accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. Evidence clearly shows that Tom did not commit rape, but the jury still found him guilty according to his skin color. Tom now has to face his life in misery, knowing that he didn’t do anything wrong. The Declaration of Independence and Tom’s inspiring lawyer, Atticus Finch, both say that “all men are created equal”. Based on this classic American novel, not everyone gets an equitable trial and is treated fairly. The Tom Robinson trial was evident of injustice and inequity. Harper Lee's story proves that not everyone is treated equally, especially in court.

The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”. Portraying, that everyone should be treated fairly. No one should be looked upon differently based on the color of their skin, race, religious beliefs or disabilities.
During Mayella Ewell’s part of the trial, she shows how nervous she is to answer any questions that Judge Taylor would ask. On the top of page 248, it says, “‘No, I don’t recollect if he hit me. I mean yes I do, he hit me.’” Mayella clearly does not want to tell the truth. With all the evidence piled together, Tom Robinson is innocent. But the judges decision shows how unfair they treat people due to the color of their skin. “All men are created equal” means that no one should be looked upon differently based on the color of their skin, race, religious beliefs or disabilities. The court should treat everyone fair and they should’ve been unbiased. Just because Tom Robinson is African American, they found him guilty. Hence, not all men are created equal. It also means that “our courts are the great levelers” is