How Does Atticus Show Injustice In To Kill A Mockingbird

The novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a fictional story set in the Great Depression in Maycomb Alabama. The story takes place in the 1930s in the South, where racism and prejudice were widespread. Atticus Finch, a lawyer, takes on a case in which a black man, Tom Robinson, is accused of raping a white woman. Despite the odds against him, Atticus decides to defend Tom because he believes that everyone deserves a fair trial. Through his actions, Atticus teaches his children the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting against injustice, even if it is difficult. Two themes depicted in this novel are that it is always important to do the right thing and one can’t understand someone else's perspective unless one sees

Tom Robinson's case just began and Atticus was discussing some of his concerns with his younger brother jack. Atticus knew that the case was in trouble before it even started. He says “it couldn’t be worse. jack. The only thing we’ve got is a black man’s word against the Ewells”(Lee 100). This statement is referring to the racial injustice and discrimination that existed in the South during the 1930s. At that time, the word of a black man was often disregarded and not given the same weight as that of a white person, particularly a white woman. Despite knowing the odds were against him, Atticus chose to defend Tom Robinson anyway, as a matter of principle, and to show his children that doing the right thing is more important than winning or losing. This is an important lesson because it teaches children to always do the right thing.Another examples is when Atticus advises Jem on how to respond to Mrs. DuBose's insulting remarks. He says to Jem “Easy does it son [...][s]he’s an old lady and she’s ill.You just hold your head high and be a gentleman . Whatever she says to you, it’s your job not to let her make you mad”( Lee 115 ) In this quote, Atticus was advising Jem on how to handle Mrs.Dubose. Despite her open hatred for the Finch family and most people in general, Atticus encourages Jem to look past it. He must do the right thing and treat her nicely, no matter how crude her words

After her first day of school, Scout tells Atticus how much she dislikes her new teacher and that she doesn't like her, to which Atticus responds “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view …until you climb his skin and walk around in it”( Lee 33). This quote highlights the importance of empathy and understanding others. Atticus is teaching Scout to see the world from others' perspectives and to treat people with kindness and compassion, even if they are different from her. This is an important lesson in developing relationships and fostering positive social interactions. Scout on her way home stops by the Radley's home and stands on the porch and realizes that Boo Radley was watching them throughout the years , Scout says “Atticus Was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough” ( Lee 321). This statement is referring to Scout's encounter with Arthur "Boo" Radley, who was rumored to be a recluse and possibly dangerous. Through her interactions with Boo and her observations, Scout realizes that the town's perception of the Radleys was misguided and based on rumors and prejudices. Scout learns that it's not always wise to judge someone based on what others say and that people can