'To Kill a Mockingbird' reflects the prejudice attitudes which are often influenced through the domination of injustices and intolerance within society, which is further reinforced during the 1930s and the period of the Great Depression. Lee conveys racial prejudice through the narrative voice of Scout and the characteristics of Atticus, exemplifying that societies prejudice and intolerances reflect the disfigurement of the justice system. During the novel, Scouts naivety and innocent voice whilst overlooking the trial, showcases the vast amount of courage Atticus withholds through his willingness to defend Tom Robinson. "I'm simply defending a Negro- his names Tom Robinson" The use of "simply", demonstrates Atticus's moral character despite …show more content…
The prevailing attitudes of the 1930s evokes responders to realise the inequality reflected in the novel, more predominately the town of Maycomb. Lee expresses the immorality during the era through Atticus's repetitive statements "that all Negros lie, that all Negros are basically immoral beings, that all Negro men are not to be trusted around our women." The anaphora of "that all Negros" encapsulates the moral voice which reinforces the prevalent assumptions of racial prejudice against disenfranchised individuals. The high modality demonstrates the injustice attitudes of the White people upon the "other" stemming from the Great Depression during that era. In comparison to Atticus's previous statement, he replace the "all" with some. "Some Negroes lie, some angriest are immoral...but this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men." The low modal tone instigates responders to reflect upon society's perception regarding prejudice and injustice. Lee dismantles the fallacious use of "all" compelling the responders to reevaluate the natural assumptions and viewpoints during the early