Examples Of Justice In To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee. It was published in 1960 and is a very well known classic novel set in a small town called Maycomb County in the early 1930s. One of the main points of To Kill A Mockingbird is the search for justice and truth. Lee uses the character Atticus Finch to show these themes. At the beginning of the novel, Atticus is established as a figure of justice and a role model for his children, Jem and Scout, through his job as a lawyer and his approach to parenting. The rabid dog scene in To Kill A Mockingbird shows justice using Atticus and also foreshadows the court scene where Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a man of colour, who has been accused of raping a white woman named Mayella Ewell, knowing

Atticus, who is known for his strong moral compass, is the only one in town capable of shooting the rabid dog. This moment shows Atticus's respect for justice and his willingness to do what is right, even when it is hard to do so. By taking the necessary action to stop the dog from causing harm, Atticus displays his belief that justice must be served, regardless of the situation. “I guess he decided he wouldn't shoot till he had to, and he had to today.” Aunt Alexandra tells this to Jem and Scout and mentions how Atticus used to be called “One Shot Finch” because he never missed a shot. This scene foreshadows Atticus’s efforts to defend Tom Robinson in court, as he also fights for justice and the

This is shown in the case against Tom Robinson, which reveals the society's unjust beliefs and attitudes. Lee conveys the idea that true justice is impossible to achieve in a community that denies the truth as demonstrated by the Jury’s initial acceptance of Mr. Ewell's claims that Tom Robinson was responsible for Mayella's injuries. “A lie as black as Tom Robinson’s skin” Atticus uses a simile to show that the colour of a person’s skin can convey the message of their whole character. As the trial progresses, Atticus presents evidence that reveals Mr. Ewell to be an abuser and the source of Mayella's bruises. Despite knowing Tom's innocence, the jury disregards the truth and Tom gets convicted of the crime. Jem reacts in shock and anger. "His hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked as if each guilty was a separate stab between them." Lee uses the descriptive language and imagery to show how angry Jem was. This part is significant because it shows the impact of Atticus's pursuit of justice on those around