Tom Robinson Journal Entries

Today’s society is damaged with the results of people doing terrible things to each other. Peoples actions can make or break lives.The novel To Kill A Mockingbird, is about a little girl, her Brother, their Dad, and the negro they all fight to defend. The main character scout and her older brother Jem, get into all sorts of dilemmas in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. As they learn new valuable lessons about life, they also pick up that the small town they grow up in is not as clean and safe as it seems. The father, Atticus Finch is a kind hearted soul who was given the case of Tom Robinson, a negro accused of Raping a white woman. As soon as Atticus was given the case he aimed to defend Tom but a faulty jury made sure it did not happen.To

Scout Finch’s daddy did not like when people call the black people niggers because its not a nice way to say another race like that. Scout asked Jem and Boo Boo father if he agrees with that because scout didn't agreed with it. Scout told ANticus children if they called them that a bad thing and he wont let them talk to his children. JEM asked scout then why do you send us to this school

As a child, Scout experienced injustice. Since she was just a child, it was very easy for others to treat her unjustly. Her classmates, Mrs. Caroline, and Mr. Ewell criticized and harmed her for unjust reasons. Cecil Jacobs, one of Scout 's classmates, said, “Scout Finch 's daddy defended niggers.” (Lee 99). Cecil insulted Scout, making her upset. Scout wanted to start a fight, but was stopped by her brother, Jem Finch. Even as a child,

Atticus wants Scout to be less hot headed and more diplomatic. Her first instinct when placed in a situation where she has the disadvantage is to beat that person up. Atticus wants to teach Scout to deal with harsh, rude remarks calmly so they don’t boil up inside her. He wants her to learn to work out problems nicely because she has a logical mind if she would use it correctly. She rebels against what she’s taught when she’s thinking too quickly but if she took time to sort things out, a peaceful solution could be reached. Cecil Jacobs, a boy at Scout’s school, announced that Scout’s father defended n’s and was a disgrace. Scout was infuriated by the way he said it. She was ready to defend herself and Atticus with her fists but decided against it and walked away. She listened to Atticus’s advice because she didn’t want to let him down. Even though she was called a coward, she retained her dignity through Atticus’s approval. In general, anyone who has to deal with a bully shouldn’t fight fire with fire. Retaliation and physical fights are not the answer. Maintain pride in yourself and your beliefs. Don’t stoop so low as to want to hurt someone. As an alternative, find a solution that will make sure that problem isn’t aroused again.

Scout’s school did not stress the importance of equality, and it showed in the town’s ignorance. But, Scout did not let school taint her perception of others, and she believed “everybody’s gotta learn, nobody’s born knowin’. That Walter’s as smart as he can be he just gets held back [...]. Nothing’s wrong with him. Naw, Jem, I think there’s just one kind of folks. Folks” (Lee 304). Scout’s friend was going to get held back in school because he was poor and unable to attend as often. She stood up for him, because she thought everyone deserves an equal chance. However, a place that did not give everyone an equal chance was the courtroom where Atticus defended a black man accused of a crime he did not commit. After losing the case, Atticus consoles his children and tells Scout and Jem that “as you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it- whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, or how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash” (Lee 295). While others may see a situation such as this and say that the black man was at fault, Atticus sees through the color of a man’s skin. He wants to make sure his children do this, too. Growing up in the south, racism was expected to be seen. But, just because something is common does not make it right. Atticus made it a priority to teach his

The Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15, 1947, breaking the color line. The Dodgers, by playing Robinson, announced the end of racial segregation that had relegated black players, to the Negro leagues in the 1880s. At the beginning of Robinson’s career, his will was tested. The racial slurs and chants got to Robinson, but nothing stopped him from playing the game he loved. Robinson’s family received threats and he was asked not to fight back when confronted with racism. During one infamous game, the Philadelphia Phillies shouted derogatory terms at Robinson from their dugout. Many players on opposing teams threatened not to play against the Dodgers, even some of Robinson’s teammates threatened to sit out, but Dodgers manager, Leo Durocher, informed them that he would sooner trade them than Robinson. His loyalty to the player set the tone for the rest of Robinson's career with the team.

During Tom Robinson’s trial to prove he was innocent from the Ewell’s lies, Link Deas spoke out from the crowd. Mr. Deas, a businessman in the town of Maycomb, was justified in speaking his mind because he knew the truth, was overcome with emotion about the outrageous conviction, and desired to prove that Atticus wasn’t the only decent person in the courtroom. This made him well qualified to stand up during Tom’s trial and declare, “I just want the whole lot of you to know one thing right now. That boy's worked for me eight years an' I ain't had a speck o'trouble outa him. Not a speck.”

To demonstrate, when Scout stated “Somehow, if I fought Cecil I would let Atticus down. Atticus so rarely asked jem and me to do something for him, I could take being called a coward for him (Lee 88)”. This shows that Scout is taking Atticus’ request to heart and not wanting to embarrass him by fighting again. It also shows that Atticus messages and talks with scout about justice and judgment had gotten to her if she didn’t want to let him down by fighting another girl. To show sequence, For example, why Atticus is defending a man of colour, “You mean if you didn’t defend that man, Jem and me wouldn’t have to mind you anymore?” (Lee 86). The lessons that Atticus gives Scouts are essential to living in the “real world”, like respecting all races, and the fact that he’s defending a man of colour shows his children to treat people

Scout’s courage is similar to her fathers as she is defending someone also. The person she is defending is Atticus. “A nigger-lover. I ain’t very sure what it means, but the way Francis said it - tell you one thing right now, Uncle Jack, I’ll be - I swear before God if I’ll sit there and let him say something about Atticus” (86). What has happened is that Scout has beaten up her cousin Francis.

In the novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ siblings Jem and Scout begin to learn the harsh effects of racism, specifically in the ninth chapter after their father accepts a job defending a black man in court. Jem and Scout are bombarded with name-calling and harsh stares from their classmates, family members and neighbors, and quickly learn to understand what kind of aftermath racism has on it’s victims. The siblings are growing up in an era where racism was normalized, however, the events in chapter nine, where Cecil Jacobs tells Scout “‘....your daddy’s a disgrace…’” (pg 76) and Scouts own cousin Francis tells her “‘....it [Atticus defending a black man] certainly does mortify the rest of the family.’” (pg 83) give her a taste of the pain that

The 1960’s was the height of racial issues during the 20th century. Even under these circumstances, Harper Lee, a white, female author, wrote her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Not only does To Kill a Mockingbird go against society’s opinions at that time, but it addresses themes that apply to everyday life. One main theme is ‘People tend to take risks for the people they care for’. To Kill a Mockingbird is about a girl named Scout and the problems her family faces. Her dad, Atticus, is lawyer who is currently defending a black man in court. Tom Robinson, the black man, was accused of raping a white girl. The story illustrates how society treats people who are different from them and how those people stick together. One example that supports

In this world there are many things/issues that people disagree on, these disagreements go from the smallest things, to the most complex. Disagreements are about all kinds of things, sometimes the cause protest or leads to a jury trial. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout the (main character) is the protagonist; she lives in Maycomb, this is a “racist town”, she lives with her father, Atticus, he is a lawyer, and her brother, Dill. In this strange town lives a black guy that everyone thinks rapped a woman, Tom Robinson, but Atticus, is trying to help him. Scout who doesn’t know much about “Negros” and with her father trying to help one, things gets a little complicated because she tries to help, but

Secondly, Scout’s fearless aggressiveness caused problems with the family at their Christmas party. At the party Scout's cousin, Francis, called her father a “nigger-lover”. This did not pass good with Scout, so she cursed him and beat him up. Later that day Scout told her uncle Jack the truth to why she beat Francis up and he said, “We'll see about this, I knew Francis was in for it. ‘I've a good mind to go out there tonight”'(Lee 114).

Atticus is the town’s most respected lawyer. He is not wealthy, but he is well off in the community and is very kind towards everyone. As a single parent, he faces the world, raising his two children with his maid, Calpurnia, who experiences better conditions and responsibilities than other African Americans of her time, due to Atticus’ beliefs. He has a reputation for being an open-minded, fair man, and a unique personality that is overflowing with honesty. He has been assigned a case of defending a black man who is apparently accused of rape. Now Atticus is both loved and unloved by the townspeople. Since they live in the South during the 1930’s, Atticus gives a lot of advice to his children, Scout and Jem. Atticus tells Scout and Jem that they should not say anything about a person especially when they do not know that person. Atticus describes what he means in a quote “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around it”(Lee 39). Atticus defends a black man named Tom Robinson, who is accused of raping a girl. Atticus has the confidence and the courage to defend Tom and prove that he is innocent. Scout does not believe that her father is nice enough or has the courage to defend Tom. Atticus proves that

The evils of racism have affected the children. This problem of racism is a huge deal.During court Dill is overwhelmed with many emotions, as starts to realize the full extent of racism in Maycomb. Scout responds in this particular way.”Well Dill, after all he 's just a negro”(Lee 266.)Scout is 9 years old within this age juveniles are easily influenced also look up to their elders. Scout isn’t raised the same way as Dill she’s been hearing all theses racist things and is being surrounded by many racist people all her life. Not only has Scout been followed by the topic of racism with Dill it remains to follow her to school.Affecting her social life.”Cecil Jacobs made me forget.He had announced in the schoolyard the day before that Scout”s daddy defended niggers. I denied it ,but told Jem.”(Lee 99.)The case that her father is taken seems to give a negative feeling .As for her