Theme Of Injustice In To Kill A Mockingbird

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A possible reason as to why the book was called “To Kill a Mockingbird” is because a mockingbird is a harmless and innocent animal. Therefore, when it is killed, peace is disturbed. In the story, Tom Robinson, a black man, was accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. Due to this, innocence and peace have been disturbed.
In the novel, this quote strongly represents racial inequality. This story took place in Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression. Alabama was one of the most racist states in the south. Due to the setting of the story, Atticus Finch believes that because Tom Robinson is a black man, he does not have a great chance of winning the trial. He stated the jury could not expect to believe Tom over the Ewells’, a white …show more content…

I wonder why people criticize others when they technically are doing the same thing. This quote shows that the Maycomb people are blinded by their own actions. They criticize people, such as Hitler and the Nazis, but they do not recognize that they are doing horrible things themselves. Additionally, I felt by Scout pointing this out, she is slowly beginning to grow up and is getting involved in the adult world. Nevertheless, it suggests to the readers a part of Miss Gates’s character, as well. This concludes Miss Gates is a hypocritical and ignorant person. Miss Gates hates Hitler for the way he treated the Jews. However, she has the same hatred against the blacks. Because Miss Gates’ has hatred toward the African Americans without a given or true reason, it shows she is …show more content…

Dubose, I can see that she was a strong and courageous woman. Although Mrs. Dubose was often prejudice about Atticus helping a nigger, she fought a battle against herself. This chapter allows the reader to understand two themes of the story, which are courage and human dignity. Even though she knew she was defeated, she fought against the morphine addiction. As stated by Atticus on page 112, “’I wanted you to see something about her—I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyways and you see it through no matter what.”’ In other words, Atticus is saying courage is not within holding a gun but rather standing up for what’s right, regardless of whether they win or lose. Furthermore, it teaches the readers that we need to fight in what we believe in.
I did not clearly understand this paragraph or this chapter. I was not sure why it was incorporated into the story. Could it have been imperative because it shows to the readers that Scout clearly comprehends the meaning of to kill a mockingbird? Was the chapter included to show Scout knows Arthur killed Mr. Ewell but should be spared from brutal treatment? Does it mean she understands that Boo Radley is a mockingbird and tries to help other

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