why no one from Maycomb County serves in a jury and talks about removing juries or changing rape from a capital offence so Tom wouldn’t die. While Jem knows that the law works well in theory‚ it doesn’t account for racial prejudice‚ leaving Tom no chance for acquittal. Jem knows that Tom is innocent‚ and at first tries to understand how he could have been convicted‚ then tries to think of ways to change the current law system to make it more fair. This is something everyone does‚ identify a problem
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getting hurt. (This time it went well‚ but it might not go well the next time. Atticus should not chance it. )‚ although this is true‚ it might not have ended that way and many people could have been hurt. Next time they disobey Atticus it might not go so well The second reason they argue for is they helped Atticus’ trial by talking to Mr. Cunningham‚ which helped Atticus’ trial since Mr. Cunningham was on the jury. It does not matter‚ they disobeyed. It turned out fine this time‚ but next
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“secret courts of men’s hearts (323)” heavily impacted many of the choices people chose. Most of the court was very racist‚ and all of their choices were driven by racist thoughts. If Tom Robinson was not black‚ there would have been a much larger chance he and Atticus would have won the trial‚ even if Atticus did not present as much evidence as during the trial. Another example of injustice because of racism is when “Mr. Radley shot at a Negro in his collard patch. (72)” Mr. Radley believed the trespasser
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To Kill a Mockingbird Intro – colouring in by child‚ tearing of bird drawing Atticus Finch – Good Lawyer who accepts hickory nuts for legal work from Mr. Cunningham Strong belief that all should be treated fairly Won’t let his son‚ Jem‚ have a gun Jem: “He won’t let me have a gun…” RE: “Boo” Radley rumours Tells Scout to “leave those poor people alone...” Looking into courtroom “The coloured man looks to me like he’s crying… I wonder what he’s done to cry about” – Dill looking into courtroom “There’s
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Reading Response #5 Fiction October 31‚ 2013 The Undeniably Honorable Man What happens when an incredibly generous and fair man within a community takes on a court case defending the side that is extremely unpopular due to the current racial situation? You get Harper Lee’s monumental classic known as “To Kill A Mockingbird”. Atticus Finch’s role in the community is very easily defined by his relationship with the people of Maycomb. Playing a very important part in the legal affairs
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definitions would be similar and equally strong within other religions as well. During this topic we could discuss several important considerations intended for salvation such as who can be saved via salvation and where does salvation originate from (Cunningham‚ et‚ al‚ 2012). I noticed no special significance which would apply to me but than again I am not especially religious and would not appreciate the salvation principle as focused upon by many people. This does not mean that after the conclusion
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should act like.” She is part of the Finch’s family and is highly respected by the community. Second class: The Cunninghams Many of the class distinctions in Maycomb‚ Alabama are based upon family history. Some families are considered better than others. Aunt Alexandra brings this to Scout’s attention after Scout wishes to invite a Cunningham over‚ “The thing is‚ you can scrub Walter Cunningham till he shines‚ you can put him in shoes and a new suit‚ but he’ll never be like Jem” (256). Aunt Alexandra
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Atticus Finch is a single father of two children‚ Scout and Jem. Although he is openly criticized because he defended a black man in court‚ he is still greatly respected. Here are the reasons why. Atticus Finch is very smart‚ and brave. When Tom Robinson was moved to the Maycomb jail‚ Atticus knew people would try to kill Tom. Thus being said Atticus went to the jail and waited. When a group of men arrived Atticus stood his ground‚ and without raising a finger‚ he made the men leave. This shows
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In "To Kill a Mockingbird"‚ innocence is portrayed through the character of Scout. Her childish innocence shown throughout the book projects enormous effect on people and the outcome of various situations. The innocence shown also develops as the book goes on. First‚ it was the conflict at school where she did not quite understand what was going on. Second‚ there was the gang encounter where she showed them that there is much more to life. Scout’s curiousity portrays her innocence‚ as she seeks to
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limits a person to specific standard or raises the bar for them. The Ewells and Cunninghams are
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