Examples Of Injustice

To Kill a Mockingbird, a classic novel by Harper Lee, is a quintessential example of a novel that brings to light the social injustice that occurred throughout history. This social injustice is not only experienced by people of color, but also people that aren’t perceived as high class in society. Some people that face social injustice in To Kill a Mockingbird are the following: Tom Robinson, the Cunninghams, and Arthur Radley.

Given the harsh circumstances that involved discrimination and racism during the 1900s, the understanding and empathy of a young Jem Finch shines through the plot of To Kill A Mockingbird like a star. Under the spectacular influence of Atticus Finch, Jem’s compassion always seems to prevail, no matter what the situation may be. This is used in great effect to justify the ethical theme of the story. That being that everyone deserves the same rights and freedoms. In the book specifically, this is conveyed through the unequal privilege of a “fair trial”. It was shown that the black society stood no chance in court when Bob Ewell, a poor white man, accused Tom Robinson, a black man, of raping

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, injustice is a main theme that is reflected towards many characters. To Kill a Mockingbird, is a novel written by Harper Lee and published in the nineteen-sixties. Many characters in the story are treated unfairly in society due to racial or prejudicial attitudes. Overall these characters are innocent victims of injustice. Atticus, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson are considered to be mockingbirds in the novel. A mockingbird was defined as a bird that did nothing wrong, but sang beautiful music for us to hear. These characters did nothing wrong and were treated unfairly in their town. In this different society, there are many factors that have had an influence on people’s perceptions towards others.

People have experienced injustice in different fields through history all around the world. At school time, is a period that children are getting older, and starting to shape social ethics and values, and try to get recognition among their classmates and friends. I think when some situations happened unfairly during childhood, people would learn useful lessons. During the school time, it also taught me one lesson as well. I am not hundred percent sure that I understood what injustice is, but I think I know how deal with it now.

While many examples of unjust acts exist through the book, the treatment of Boo Radley, more than any other example, clearly shows intolerance and unfair judgement. Even though they know little about Mr. Radley, the people of Maycomb harshly criticize and gossip about him. “The more we told Dill about the Radleys, the more he wanted to know, the longer he would stand hugging the light-pole on the corner, the more he would wonder” (Chapter 1). After hearing much gossip about Boo, in their innocence, the kids assume all they hear as the truth, and the community does not realize the unfair judgement and

To conclude the novel, “to Kill A Mockingbird”. Despite being published decades ago, still portray various social injustices that occur in today's society. In the novel the black community is treated unfair, as if they are worthless and inhuman. This also happens in the u.s however, not only people of the black community are being target but people of other dark skin races are as wel. Some people cannot afford a lawyer and some aren't granted a fair trial and sometime will get no trial. This happens in the court scene involving tom robinson, even though he had evidence that proved his innocence he was still found guilty all because of his skin color. But the true injustice is the fact that there are laws that are supposed to prevent this unfair judgment in courts but

Boo Radley faces prejudice against society since many people create rumors about Boo him. A rumor said about Boo is, “People said he went out at night when the moon was down, and peeped in windows… Any stealthy small crimes committed in Maycomb were his work” (Lee, 10). Prejudice is shown through Boo Radley against Maycomb since they want to create a reason to hold onto about Boo’s actions for staying indoors. Boo Radley is similar to a mockingbird because all he does is give to Jem and Scout.

Does Maycomb lack an understanding toward Boo? Most people in this world are misunderstood. Children and adults can be treated as misfits because of their sexuality, race, or just by their interests. Understanding a person is not simple, but it's vital for good relationships and success in life. If someone doesn't try to put themselves in another person's else's shoes, they will never understand them or see how they feel.

In the novel, Boo Radley is a casualty of prejudice. Boo Radley isn't acknowledged nor does he fit into Maycomb society since he is not the same as others. He isn't ordinary so he is rebuffed by a general public that is judgmental. Boo does not act like a typical individual. In the public

People aren’t always what we think they are and yet we still expect people to be the stereotypes society runs off of. Maycomb too suffers from this “usual disease” especially with regard to Boo Radley. Everyone in Maycomb County makes fun of Boo, Arthur Radley, without even knowing him: “Boo was about six and a half feet tall […]; he dined on raw squirrels...” (13). This quote explains one of the many urban myths Maycomb and the children have built around Boo.

Injustice: The Unfortunate Consequences of Racial Prejudice Nelle Harper Lee was born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama. Her father, Amasa Lee, became the basis for Atticus Finch, Scout`s father and main protagonists within the story. (Baxter 1).

American writer Hosea Ballou, says, “Those who commit injustice bear the greatest burden.” Ballou refers to the negative impact of injustice and how it can affect everyone. It not only affects the person being discriminated, but also all others in the community. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, several incidents of injustice arise through racism, the unknown, and social iniquity. Several folks in Maycomb disregard other’s position as they harm people’s reputation.

Systematic injustice and inequality perpetuated by those in positions of power is seen as a war that may never be won. When citizens under the ideal of a white man are presented with an alleged crime, they are often unfairly treated and misrepresented. The social spectrum gives insight on who would be convicted for a crime, all evidence aside. White men are the pinnacle of purity, while white women are below them. Black men and women are seen as dirty criminals. When the court takes matters into their hands, verdicts are often determined by race. Situations where facts are outweighed by racial bias present a colossal injustice issue. The constant battle of injustice in To Kill A Mockingbird structures a platform to discuss that social aspect, mainly regarding the trial of Tom Robinson and the outcome. Harper Lee conveys the idea of systematic injustice by giving characters unfair consequences for their actions. The characters Tom Robinson and Mayella Ewell delve into the idea of injustice, while Bob Ewell can be seen as a token of justice, but in fact serves the same purpose as Tom Robinson and Mayella. A large portion of the unfairness represented is because by prejudice, specifically racial intolerance.

The theme of injustice exists throughout To Kill a Mockingbird, as evidenced by, Tom Robinson being falsely convicted, Boo Radley being ostracized for keeping to himself, and Bob Ewells attack on Scout and Jem. The first example of injustice occurs when Tom Robinson is falsely convicted. In the 1920s Deep South, racism occurred and was accepted every single day. When Tom was accused of assaulting Mayella, the reader immediately knows that Tom is an innocent man.

Justice plays a major role in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In a perfect world, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and other differences would not matter in the eyes of justice, but as it can be seen in this book, it does and the readers discover that justice is not served. Atticus Finch, being the hero of the story, told his son that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they do is create music and therefore are innocent creatures who mean no harm. Within the book, innocent characters are subjected to their own injustices by being victims of prejudice and racism, and are eventually destroyed themselves. Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, Jem Finch and Mayella Ewell represented the mockingbirds within the book. The only voice of justice within Maycomb is Atticus who tried to teach lessons of morality to his children and also tried to spread his views of justice