The Characters Boo Radley and Tom Robinson symbolize mockingbirds that have been destroyed by the injustice of Maycomb. The depiction of Tom’s character is an innocent and kind hearted man, but despite of this he fell victim to the strong injustice in Maycomb. In a trial so clear that any white man could win he is evidently found guilty. In spite of the courtroom knowing of his innocence, Tom Robinson was “licked before it began” due to the racial views and bias of the jury. It was clear, Tom did not receive justice in the judicial system because he was black. Harper Lee wrote this book based in a setting and time period where black people in general were subject to social injustice and inequality through racism. Not only are the people of
