In the world today, many social issues impact a person’s life. In To Kill a Mockingbird, racism is a subject that is seen throughout the book. The people of Maycomb express their opinions leading up to the trial, which later affects how Atticus and his family stand on the topic. The trial of Tom Robinson is an event that has a big impact throughout the book since it has many racist remarks. Racism in Maycomb County during the 1930s are brought up in many comments before and during the trial, leading to social injustice, and is viewed by the Atticus’s family and the townspeople. Before the trial of Tom Robinson, Atticus and his family were being insulted with comments such as “nigger-lover”. He was being insulted for defending a black man.
