The novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee deals with the delivery of justice to all regardless of social status and economic background. An example of this is seen when Mr. Tate discusses with Atticus that they’re going to beat the law and not make someone go to prison for the greater good. The significance in this is that it’s a black boy that has been saved from going to prison. Atticus Finch epitomizes this idea when defending his client Tom Robinson, despite the danger towards his career, home and children. It put him in a situation to compromise his principles and go against his views for the greater good. The mockingbird symbolizes this because the mockingbird is a symbol of peace and innocence… “It ain’t your decision, Mr. Finch,
