To Kill a Mockingbird Argumentative Essay

In our society, we are all judged and discriminated based on the minority of race, class and gender. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird follows the childhood of Jean Louise, or “Scout”, Finch in the 1930’s. One of the most significant events in the plot is the case of Tom Robinson, an African American man accused of raping 19 year old Mayella Ewell. Scout’s father Atticus Finch was Tom’s attorney and brought strong evidence to prove he was innocent, but he was still convicted and sent to death because of racial injustice. While class and gender have a role in To Kill a Mockingbird, race is the most significant because the case of Tom Robinson led him to his death even though he was proven innocent, which proves the theme of racial injustice.

One reason why race is the most significant role is because the trial of Tom Robinson involved racial injustice and inequality towards African Americans. During the trial scene of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus says in his closing statement, “This case is not a difficult one. It requires no minute sifting of complicated facts, but it does require you to be sure beyond all reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the defendant… This case is as simple as black and white.” (Lee 203). This shows that while many people from all over crowded into the courtroom to watch this trial, the case had a simple answer. Evidence showed that Tom Robinson was not capable of hurting Mayella because of his disabled