Justice represented within “To Kill a Mockingbird” is represented through the trial of Tom Robinson. Where Atticus a small town lawyer must stand up for an equal and fair trial. Sam Jordison, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird”: a book that still raises questions about ‘good’ justice. While many still believe the scenario contained within the novel would have similar results if tried today. Sam Jordison questions whether the personal morality displayed by Atticus is great enough to dismiss that defined within the laws of the state. This conflict occurs after the incident where Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell in the defense of Scout, where Tate wished to allow Radley to not divulge himself in the court system and to rely upon his own belief rather than the law. This brings into question whether or not morality itself can be considered as “‘good’ justice.” Atticus displays that the law can be bent over morality, he lets his moral values override his justice teaching and job position. As a police officer, he should have apprehended Boo for breaking a law and committing murder. Even in the present day world, when confronted with a man who saved your daughter’s life do you arrest him or let him free. This theme of moral debate is a common theme in bedded within the book. Characters often find a dilemma of making tough choices for the betterment of …show more content…
He upholds the justice belief. He defends an African American man beside everyone in his town's advisory. He also protects Tom from Mr. Ewell and his gathering of disgruntled men. This takes a great amount of courage, to put your life on the line for a man who inevitably going to be falsely accused and incarcerated for the rape charges against Mayella Ewell. This shows Atticus's justice and moral values are both being used to uphold a common belief. He is protecting the county jailhouse holding innocent Tom Robinson, that the mafia intended to