Examples Of Injustice In To Kill A Mockingbird

“‘In our courts, when it’s a white man’s word against a black man’s, the white man always wins’ Atticus explained” (295). This quote from To Kill a Mockingbird shows Atticus explaining to Jem how the justice system works in Maycomb. This a huge example of an injustice and really has an impact on Tom Robinson. Tom isn’t the only example of an injustice in the book but it is the most prevalent. There are many examples of injustices in the book, the Finch family’s mood also changes throughout the book, and it is different than Maycomb's viewpoint. In this novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, there are many injustices that occur throughout the book. An injustice is where there is a lack of fairness or justice. One very blatant example of an injustice would be the trial for Tom Robinson. Tom is accused of rape by Bob Ewell, and during the trial many facts point to Tom being innocent, but is later decided guilty. “‘To begin with, this case should have never come to trial. This case is as simple as black and white’ said Atticus” (271). This is …show more content…
“‘Do You defend niggers, Atticus?’ asked Scout” (99). This question from Scout shows how she just thinks just like the rest of the town does and doesn't really care about African Americans. Jem also shares the same feeling toward the black population but Atticus is the one who thinks it is wrong and even hopes that Jem and Scout do not become like the rest of MayComb. During the trial Jem and Scout minds are a lot more open and are starting to see more and more the the racists and injustice acts that are happening. But after the trial is when things really change and now they have a completely different viewpoint on the black population along with even Maycomb itself. Jem and Scout are both really upset with the verdict but Jem is super mad and can’t stand it. He even says how he sees the people of Maycomb a lot differently now after the