Theme Of Prejudice In Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

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When I read Atticus' summation to the jury, I felt excited and personally intrigued by the truths in his message. Furthermore, these truths included, but are not limited to the fact that wicked men exist, no matter what race they come from, and that at the core, regardless of education level or financial standing, all human beings are equal. Additionally, anger surged through me as he stated the plain facts about the reason behind Mayella's desire to put Tom Robinson on the death row, and that she was betraying the man who, out of his kindness, decided to help her. Furthermore, I was more than impressed by his speech and his final ringing statement to the jury, "In the name of God, do your duty." Finally, after reading such a powerful, eloquent

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