woman. But Atticus‚ a defender and the two children’s father‚ was absolutely sure in his innocence and tried to give all necessary facts to persuade the jury. Actually it was the white woman’s father‚ Bob Ewell‚ who had bitten her as he had seen her kissing Tom Robinson. And also it was Mayella Ewell who broke the code and “tempted a Negro”. Before the jury goes away Atticus refers to Thomas Jefferson to remind them that the court is the only place where people are equal‚ no matter black or white‚ clever
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consider things from his point of views.’ This quote shows that you have no idea why a person does what they do until you experience things from their point of view. This idea is why the trial happened‚ and explains why Tom was accused of raping Mayella. The racism shown in Maycomb has been a part of the town for a long time and is ingrained in the society’s mindset. ‘…I hope and pray I can get Jem and Scout through it without bitterness‚ and most of all‚ without catching Maycomb’s usual disease
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mentality similar to Mrs. Dubose’s mentality: Robert “Bob” Ewell. According to his testimony‚ Tom Robinson was the one who raped Mayella‚ and everyone believes him. The fact that the town believes him absolutely perplexes Scout because her father told her “…the Ewells had been the disgrace of Maycomb for three generations. None of them had done an honest day’s work in his recollection” (30). Tom Robinson says he would never have raped Mayella‚ and of course no one believes him‚ even though most people
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trial for killing Bob Ewell because he did it in order to protect her and Jem. Furthermore‚ Scout sees that things look the same from Boo Radley’s porch as they do from her’s. Therefore‚ Boo Radley is a perfect example of a mockingbird and the situation he is in is a perfect example of the title of the book. Tom Robinson is another character won can be compared with the mockingbird. He was a genuinely kind person who in the end is destroyed by his willingness to help Mayella Ewell. Just like a mockingbird
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Themes | Racism | The Theme in the Book | Racism is one of the major themes in To Kill a Mockingbird. The main example of racism was the charge brought by Bob Ewell against Tom Robinson and the way in which the anti black feeling in Maycomb caused hostility towards Atticus and his family because of his defence of Tom. It is also evident in Aunt Alexandra’s disapproval of Calpurnia and in the hypocritical attitudes of Miss Gates and the ladies of the Missionary Circle. The "rigid and time honoured
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“‘Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for‚’” (135) this was said about Atticus by Mrs. Dubose‚ and this was how many other people felt about the situation as well. He was defending Tom Robinson‚ who was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Mr. Finch was known for using agile techniques during his trials to get the information he needed. Despite Tom Robinson being at a disadvantage
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What Makes An Archetype An Archetype? "There are some men who were born to do our unpleasant jobs for us"‚ (pg. 288). To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee. You may categorize these distinct individuals under the column of people who we know as archetypes. Archetypes are people who are role models‚ leaders‚ captains‚ and the best at what they do. The archetype focused on in this novel is Atticus Finch‚ the archetypal lawyer who in incomparable to any other ordinary lawyer. The reason why Atticus
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accused of raping a white woman‚ Mayella Ewell. Atticus defends him against the prosecutor‚ Mr.Gilmer.
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America have been discriminated against since the start‚ although lessened‚ it is still happening to this day. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ racism plays a key role. A black man named Tom Robinson‚ is framed for the rape and assault of Mayella Ewell. The jury takes a surprisingly long time to reach a verdict‚ and Robinson is sent to prison‚ then later on killed by guards while attempting to escape. To Kill a Mockingbird shows how racism greatly affects a community. Black people used to be
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up to and tells them to leave the poor Boo Radley in peace. Not quite midway through the story‚ Scout and Jem discover that their father is going to represent a black man named Tom Robinson‚ who is accused of raping and beating a white woman- Mayella Ewell. This caused much speculation in Maycomb and suddenly Scout and Jem have to try and ignore many racial slurs and insults because of Atticus’ role in
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