Examples Of Judgement In To Kill A Mockingbird

Hannah Muzzi

Mr. Estabrook

English 9 +

30 May 2023

Judgment of man

Human beings perceive others in different ways depending on how their emotional and mental state aligns with said thing. To us, we call this judgment. Every human has judgment whether they wish to or not, whether it's disliking a food or disproving someone's actions. It's part of our moral compass to pass judgment on things that require it, like poisonous food or dangerous situations. But, some humans will maliciously judge their brethren because they do not align with what they believe is ‘right’. Sometimes, this judgment can become so severe that it can threaten another person's lifestyle, family and even their own life can be put on the line. To Kill a Mockingbird

Tom was accused of raping a young girl named Mayella Ewell after she supposedly claimed to have asked Tom for his help, and was then assaulted by the man and raped. Because of this claim, it gets brought to court where, if Tom were to lose, he would die. As the trial goes on in the story, subtle details are revealed that he couldn't have possibly raped her and that the person who left the wounds on her was her father. But, because Tom was a black man, even if the judges saw it with their own eyes they would rule against Tom and be in Bob Ewell's favor because he was white.”Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men's hearts, Atticus had no case. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed.” because tom was perceived as lower in status than everyone in town, everyone believed Mayella, no matter what evidence Atticus showed. And because of this clouded judgment, Tom died. His death showed the reader that the judgment of man's mind can have an impact on others' lives, whether intended or not. And the fact Scout realized this speaks on its own regarding how corrupted the judgment of man is. In this case, Mayella and bobs judgment of Tom being scum and trash led to his fatal death. The only thing

From the beginning of the book, only negative judgment is mentioned about Boo, and how he is dangerous and an amusement to the children and their fear. Even Dill, who had never been in the town his life, believed the rumors of Boo's life, he was judged by society because he was different and suffered mentally and maybe physically. These judgments got to the point where there were rumors of him stabbing his father, being in a gang and almost going to jail. But, as the end of the story approaches, it is revealed that the man they once thought was scary known as boo, was a kind quiet man named Arthur who just wanted to be accepted. But unfortunately, society never accepted him as a normal human being, and the reason he stays locked in his house is omitted by Jem's conversation with Scout. “I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut up in the house all this time… it’s because he wants to stay inside.” as the children mature because of Atticus's influence, they slowly start to perceive Arthur with new eyes and realize that maybe the monster isn't him, but society. The effect society had on Arthur was extremely severe, to the point that it is suggested that his health declined from having to stay inside all