Jim Crow Laws have affected the lives of many African Americans through segregation from the 1800’s to the 1960’s. Jim Crow consists of various laws that separate people based on the color of their skin. The punishments for not following Jim Crow Laws would be unfair and torturous. Racism became apparent, in which, drove many people the courage to fight for freedom and their rights. Jim Crow laws eventually was eliminated, though, racism still continued to linger. Moreover, an individual’s courage can’t effectively fight against Jim Crow, however, if there are many individuals influenced by one’s courage then they can possibly overthrow the harsh Jim Crow laws.
One person’s courage can’t effectively fight against Jim Crow racism because an …show more content…
But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men. There is not a person in this courtroom who has never told a lie, who has never done an immoral thing…’ Atticus paused and took out his handkerchief. Then he took off his glasses and wiped them, and we saw another “first”: we had never seen him sweat—he was one of those men whose faces never perspired, but now it was shining tan.”(Harper Lee, 64) In other words, he actively tried to persuade the audience that race should not and does not affect whether one is seen as innocent or guilty. Scout also notices her father perspiring for the first time trying to win a case for Tom Robinson, meaning he was actively trying his best to win the case. The courageous lawyer continued to argue and persuade the jury in pursuit of one man’s innocence. Although Atticus put in the most effort he could have shown, he couldn’t convince the jury enough meaning Tom Robinson was found guilty. Even if people weren’t prejudice, they often wouldn’t have …show more content…
If there is only one individual with courage and they stand against the social norms then the person’s courage would be easily overpowered. While, if many people express their courage towards changes, they can achieve what they want even if it isn’t just. In other words, if one’s courage doesn’t influence others then Jim Crow laws can not be stopped. Multiple people obtaining courage is important because even though one person’s courage can help motivate people, a group can make a change. In the future gathering a group of people would be more effective than fighting the battle
One person’s courage can’t effectively fight against Jim Crow racism because an …show more content…
But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men. There is not a person in this courtroom who has never told a lie, who has never done an immoral thing…’ Atticus paused and took out his handkerchief. Then he took off his glasses and wiped them, and we saw another “first”: we had never seen him sweat—he was one of those men whose faces never perspired, but now it was shining tan.”(Harper Lee, 64) In other words, he actively tried to persuade the audience that race should not and does not affect whether one is seen as innocent or guilty. Scout also notices her father perspiring for the first time trying to win a case for Tom Robinson, meaning he was actively trying his best to win the case. The courageous lawyer continued to argue and persuade the jury in pursuit of one man’s innocence. Although Atticus put in the most effort he could have shown, he couldn’t convince the jury enough meaning Tom Robinson was found guilty. Even if people weren’t prejudice, they often wouldn’t have …show more content…
If there is only one individual with courage and they stand against the social norms then the person’s courage would be easily overpowered. While, if many people express their courage towards changes, they can achieve what they want even if it isn’t just. In other words, if one’s courage doesn’t influence others then Jim Crow laws can not be stopped. Multiple people obtaining courage is important because even though one person’s courage can help motivate people, a group can make a change. In the future gathering a group of people would be more effective than fighting the battle