The Trial of Tom Robinson was pointless
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is set at a time when racial discrimination against black people was at an all time high. The story follows Scout Finch as she watches her father battle racial discrimination as well as experience her journey through her childhood. A crucial plot point in the story, the trial of Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson is a black man charged with alleged rape against a white woman. Atticus Finch, the father of the protagonist, is appointed to defend Tom. The defense of Tom Robinson was pointless and failed to lessen the prejudice in Maycomb because, the case was not memorable, Atticus himself stated it was useless to attempt the case, and the racial discrimination would not be …show more content…
Maycomb is fictional, but is set in Alabama in the 1930s. It is clear that the people of Maycomb are predominately white, and have been there for many generations. As well as the values that they have being passed down for many generations. Black people are viewed as inferior race, not even human for that matter, cases against black people happen all the time, and every time black people are proven guilty. A quote from one Atticus’s neighbour beautifully orchestrates the severity of Maycomb’s beliefs, quote “Yeah but Atticus aims to defend him. That’s what I don’t like about it” (Page 96). This quote displays their attitude towards Atticus’ actions, they don’t “like” it. The trial of Tom Robinson does not weaken prejudice in Maycomb at all rather strengths it. The name of a good man’s name is tarnished because the people fail to realize the importance the case should teach them, that everyone is human and that everyone should be treated properly. Earlier attention is brought to the potential of multiple case similar to that of Tom Robinson occurring, and that their results would be prosecution for the black man. The logistics of the case see to it that the black man is never to win, the judicial system is built in such a way that if you are black you can not and will not win, ever. Therefore, Maycomb’s opinions on black people are structured so against black people proving the trial to …show more content…
Proven by people forgetting about the case displaying how little impact it made, Atticus admitting defeat realizing the case could not and would not be won, and racial discrimination not being lessened by such an insignificant trail. A novel such as To Kill a Mockingbird is meant to evoke questions about the world around you. The lessons that are conveyed through the plot and characters are truly ones that stand the test of time. However, that does not mean that people will learn from these lessons, the prosecution of Tom Robinson was a result of corruption in Maycomb’s judicial system. Are cases that bring up issues of racial injustice really helping progress the courts of law as a whole
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is set at a time when racial discrimination against black people was at an all time high. The story follows Scout Finch as she watches her father battle racial discrimination as well as experience her journey through her childhood. A crucial plot point in the story, the trial of Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson is a black man charged with alleged rape against a white woman. Atticus Finch, the father of the protagonist, is appointed to defend Tom. The defense of Tom Robinson was pointless and failed to lessen the prejudice in Maycomb because, the case was not memorable, Atticus himself stated it was useless to attempt the case, and the racial discrimination would not be …show more content…
Maycomb is fictional, but is set in Alabama in the 1930s. It is clear that the people of Maycomb are predominately white, and have been there for many generations. As well as the values that they have being passed down for many generations. Black people are viewed as inferior race, not even human for that matter, cases against black people happen all the time, and every time black people are proven guilty. A quote from one Atticus’s neighbour beautifully orchestrates the severity of Maycomb’s beliefs, quote “Yeah but Atticus aims to defend him. That’s what I don’t like about it” (Page 96). This quote displays their attitude towards Atticus’ actions, they don’t “like” it. The trial of Tom Robinson does not weaken prejudice in Maycomb at all rather strengths it. The name of a good man’s name is tarnished because the people fail to realize the importance the case should teach them, that everyone is human and that everyone should be treated properly. Earlier attention is brought to the potential of multiple case similar to that of Tom Robinson occurring, and that their results would be prosecution for the black man. The logistics of the case see to it that the black man is never to win, the judicial system is built in such a way that if you are black you can not and will not win, ever. Therefore, Maycomb’s opinions on black people are structured so against black people proving the trial to …show more content…
Proven by people forgetting about the case displaying how little impact it made, Atticus admitting defeat realizing the case could not and would not be won, and racial discrimination not being lessened by such an insignificant trail. A novel such as To Kill a Mockingbird is meant to evoke questions about the world around you. The lessons that are conveyed through the plot and characters are truly ones that stand the test of time. However, that does not mean that people will learn from these lessons, the prosecution of Tom Robinson was a result of corruption in Maycomb’s judicial system. Are cases that bring up issues of racial injustice really helping progress the courts of law as a whole