In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the “Master’s House” is reinforced by Bob Ewell as he compels Mayella into accusing Tom Robinson of rape and by the all-white jury that finds Tom Robinson guilty.
Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella, forces Mayella to accuse Tom Robinson of rape in order to protect them from the social disgrace due to Mayella's actions. This demonstrates patriarchy as Bob Ewell has power over Mayella. Moreover, Tom Robinson faces racial prejudice as he had tried to help Mayella but did not realise that he was being lured into the Ewell’s house. He is accused of raping Mayella and is found guilty by the all-white jury even though Bob Ewell and Mayella are proven liars. This shows that all of them were biased against Tom’s
Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella, forces Mayella to accuse Tom Robinson of rape in order to protect them from the social disgrace due to Mayella's actions. This demonstrates patriarchy as Bob Ewell has power over Mayella. Moreover, Tom Robinson faces racial prejudice as he had tried to help Mayella but did not realise that he was being lured into the Ewell’s house. He is accused of raping Mayella and is found guilty by the all-white jury even though Bob Ewell and Mayella are proven liars. This shows that all of them were biased against Tom’s