To Kill A Mockingbird is a over a trial that happened in the 1930’s. Atticus Finch and Tom Robinson are fighting against the charges pressed against Tom by Mayella and Bob Ewell. Jean Louise Finch and her brother Jem watch as Atticus their father defends a negro. Threw out the trial Jean notices how cold and evil the world really is. In the end Jean notices and learns about racism and how it works and that it is not wholesome.
Atticus is defending Tom because he values in equality and justice. Just because Tom is a negro doesn’t stop Atticus from finding justice in the situation. Atticus believes that if he would have turned down defending Tom then he could not tell Jem and Jean not to do something. He believes he has to set a good example
Atticus is defending Tom because he values in equality and justice. Just because Tom is a negro doesn’t stop Atticus from finding justice in the situation. Atticus believes that if he would have turned down defending Tom then he could not tell Jem and Jean not to do something. He believes he has to set a good example