“We all bleed the same color.” (Madonna). This quote by Madonna signifies that we are all the same on the inside. Regardless of the color of your skin, we all hurt, love, and matter. Alas, that’s not the way our world works. In To Kill A Mockingbird racism is heavily present. Unfortunately, today racism continues to be a problem in our society. Firstly, racism is shown against Tom Robinson during his trial. When Tom is being questioned by Mr. Gilmer, who is very aggressive towards Tom. Bob Ewell is also included in the prejudice belief that just because Tom is a black man, he is without a doubt guilty. At the end of the everlasting trial, when Atticus is giving his final speech, he exposes the common assumptions against colored people to everyone in the courtroom. ‘“The evil assumption--that all Negroes lie, that all Negroes are basically immoral beings, that all Negro men are not to be trusted around our women, an assumption one associates with minds of their caliber”’(204). It shows that because Tom is black, he is assumed to be dangerous and a liar. …show more content…
Jean Louise, also known as Scout, endures conflict at her school with one of her fellow classmates, Cecil Jacobs, “‘My folks said your daddy was a disgrace an’ that nigger oughta hang from the water-tank!”’(76). The day before, Cecil antagonized Scout by saying her father was a “Nigger lover” and Scout didn’t comprehend what Cecil meant at the time, so she then asked Atticus to explain what her classmate meant and Scout was offended by it. Atticus isn’t causing any harm in what he’s doing. Yet, the Finch family begins to be treated