Atticus Finch Discrimination
Martin Luther King Junior powerfully states, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Would you have the courage to be the light in darkness and the love that drives out hate? To Kill a Mocking Bird is beautifully written by Harper Lee. This story takes its place in the 1930’s in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. Jem and Scout Finch are very adventurous young children. Therefore, Atticus Finch their widowed father, has a difficult job. Nevertheless, Mr. Finch does achieve significant help with the children from the Negro maid, Calpurnia. During the 1930’s many people are prejudice towards the Negros. The Finch family is not. They love their African American friend, Calpurnia and in no way would they ever turn their backs on her. Tom Robinson, a Negro citizen of Maycomb is the talk of the town. He is accused of raping a young white girl, named Mayella Ewell. This case is now going to court. Much of the town’s population is prejudice toward the Negros. Therefore, the lawyers of Maycomb Alabama did not want to touch Tom Robinson’s impending case. At this point, Attorney Finch is now faced with the
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The town shows their adament disapproval of Atticus’ defense of Tom Robinson. Jem and Scout Finch suffer under the jeering and name calling of the prejudice town’s children. The Finch siblings were not only made fun of at school but also by their extended family. The ignorance of the town made it difficult for the Finch family. Atticus’ courage and pioneering spirit would not allow the hardships to detour the defense of Robinson. Even though a whole town comes against Atticus and his family, he courageously unveils the truth about Mayella Ewell and fights for justice. Atticus surges on with courage and defends Tom Robinson while taking on the prejudices of Maycomb,
The town shows their adament disapproval of Atticus’ defense of Tom Robinson. Jem and Scout Finch suffer under the jeering and name calling of the prejudice town’s children. The Finch siblings were not only made fun of at school but also by their extended family. The ignorance of the town made it difficult for the Finch family. Atticus’ courage and pioneering spirit would not allow the hardships to detour the defense of Robinson. Even though a whole town comes against Atticus and his family, he courageously unveils the truth about Mayella Ewell and fights for justice. Atticus surges on with courage and defends Tom Robinson while taking on the prejudices of Maycomb,