Sacrificial Actions for Justice and Equality
The fight for equality and justice has been credited to various men and women that have sacrificed many aspects of their life. A majority traditional societies see changes to the status quo as a threat and often oppose them. When sacrificial actions are made for justice and equality, society is more susceptible to change. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and the events that took place during the civil rights movement, demonstrate the sacrifice of one’s well-being in order to advocate for what is just. Atticus Finch’s actions, among other instances in the novel To Kill Mockingbird, illustrates one’s sacrifice for the sake of justice and equality.
To Kill a Mockingbird, is a novel written in the
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In 1955, fourteen year old Emmett Till was tortured, beaten, and killed in Money, Mississippi. Emmett’s case was a tragic injustice, without a proper investigation nor an adequate trial. In Free at Last, Mamie Mobley states,”The order came from the sheriff 's office to bury that body just as soon as you can”(Hampton 41). Also, James Hicks, a reporter states, “In spite of the eyewitness testimony, the all-white jury returned a verdict of not guilty, having deliberated for one hour” (Hampton 44). The absence of justice and a proper investigation infuriated black communities throughout America. It was not until years of protest and other non-violent demonstrations that the judicial structure of America would become greater diverse and impartial. The civil rights movement consisted of many men and women making sacrifices and risking their lives for justice and equality for all. The civil rights movement, which was partially fueled by the Emmett Till case, generated possibly the greatest change to society in history, demonstrating that when people put themselves at jeopardy for the benefit of justice and equality, it is almost inevitable that society will