Examples Of Innocence In To Kill A Mockingbird

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The mockingbird is the symbol of innocence in Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird. It symbolizes the essence of peace and guiltlessness in a world of chaotic evil that has been plaguing the world all around Scout. It is through her that the mockingbird is revealed and it is sad to see that Scout has to experience such a cruel thing happen at such a young age. Tom Robinson: the symbol of all things good in a man, is the most righteous man out of both the black and white communities, and is without a doubt an icon for what a man can be. All the terrible deeds done to him came from Robert Ewell, the evil of Maycomb as he destroys the innocence of such a good man. Tom Robinson, out of all the men in Maycomb county, is the unlucky one who Bob Ewell …show more content…

This abuse of Tom’s sympathy is really unfair and Tom does not deserve this unjust conviction as he did nothing wrong. When the jury finally finds Tom guilty, there is no way how anybody could not feel disappointment towards the way the case ends because the court is suppose to save the innocent not the guilty. In today’s standards, this ordeal would have never happen as there would be a fair jury, judge, and more evidence to back up both sides giving the case a fair trial, but because of the racism of the jury this case is completely one sided. Atticus knows that the jury is discriminating Tom but he has hope, at the end of his rebuttal he says, “A court is only as sound as the jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up.”(274). Atticus being such a modern man in his time, he can see the differences between the people of Maycomb; he can recognize the racism towards the black community but he abominates the discrimination; for him to have hope really makes the situation more dramatic. If every man in Maycomb acts like Tom and Atticus then this tribulation would have never gone to court and actually be given a “fair” trial. Tom’s morals by itself transcends beyond all the hatred and racism in Maycomb, his actions compare to that of the singing of a mockingbird. He does not mean to harm anybody or anything; …show more content…

This is self evident that Tom loves to work and help people in any way he can, he has been offered payment in the past but he refuses to accept it because he is too kind and humble to do so. When Scout and Jem go with Cal to her church they learn from Rev. Sykes that Tom is a God-fearing man when he says, “... He has been a faithful member of the First Purchase since he was a boy…”(160). Tom’s attendance of mass is exceptional and it is a perfect example for those who are Christian because if a man like Tom can be able to attend mass weekly so can everyone else. His faith represents him as a virtuous man that is willing to be loving to everyone, no matter the color of their skin and the opinions they

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