"To Kill a Mocking-Bird" has many examples of racism and injustice. During this time in history, racism was acceptable, and injustice was a problem in which everyone faced. Racism and injustice are key themes in Harper Lee's book. Not only were those who were black, but also those who were affiliated with blacks, were considered inferior. An example of injustice is Aunt Alexandra's racist attitudes to blacks as she says, "Jem's growing up now and you are too. We decided that it would be best for you to have some feminine influence." Even though Calpurnia was a female, Aunt Alexandra over-looked this, because of her race.
During the 1930s blacks were of the lowest socio economic group. This was explored comprehensively during Scout's and Jem's trip to Calpurnia's church. We can see that the Negroes of Maycomb highly respected the whites. This is made obvious when Reverend Sykes announces "...We
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Racism was explored significantly in the case trial. Tom Robinson had so much evidence to prove that he was innocent yet, he was still charged guilty. Why? Because he was black,
Great work.
This really pulls aspects of the whole book together and you don't leave much out. You also make strong points, and convey your argument very well.
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