Since Harper Lee’s 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird, its content and characters have been criticized. The essay below will explain how these claims are false and why it’s important that society address the issues in To Kill a Mockingbird. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that raises many social justice issues. The three main concerns will be covered in this essay. The book is filled with racial issues, which are primarily seen at the beginning and end of the first part. Atticus is defending Tom Robinson a man who has been accused of raping Mayella. This essay will concentrate on the first chapters of the novel, where Scout is at school and meets families from different economic backgrounds. This essay will also focus on the social issues of Tom Robinson and Boo Raley. This essay concludes with a discussion of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.
To Kill a Mockingbird makes the racial issues very clear through characters like Bob Ewell and Atticus. Bob Ewell represents the stereotypical racist, ignorant and mean person of the 1930s South. Atticus, the moral educator for Scouts and an ethical and kind person in general, calls his family the “disgrace” of Maycomb (16). He then seeks revenge against those who didn’t support him. He highlights the ignorance of some people when it comes to relationships between groups in Maycomb. Bob is a person who does not compromise, just like Atticus told Scout about Burris. They also hate people who are different from them. Calpurnia was the Finch’s housemaid and Scout’s mother. She is the bridge between black and white people in Maycomb. Her character illustrates that people of different races can coexist without hating each other. Atticus, the father of Scout & Jem is Maycomb’s moral compass. He defends Tom Robinson despite the hatred of others. Atticus is a morally upright individual who is unbiased and doesn’t worry about what the society believes to be right. He does what he thinks is best and helps others. To sum up, characters in To Kill a Mockingbird represent racial issues. They are a good example of what people should not be (Bob Ewell), and what they should be (Calpurnia, Atticus) in today’s society. To Kill a Mockingbird focuses on the economic issues that were prevalent during the Great Depression. Millions of people were left unemployed or poor. This means that many of the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird have economic issues which can be related to today’s world. Walter Cunningham and Mr. Cunningham are some of the characters. Walter Cunningham’s poverty is evident in the early chapters. He has no shoes or lunch for his first school day and can’t repay Miss Caroline a quarter. Calpurnia then teaches Scout to not judge people based on their differences. He opens the door to Maycomb’s economic problems, which are common. He is Walter Cunningham’s dad and he is poor. He has no money to pay Atticus for his legal services, so instead he pays him with crops. Though he seems to be an honest man, he joins the mob in lynching Tom Robinson before the trial. Scout then mentions Tom Robinson to Mr. Cunningham. He leaves with the mob. This shows how Mr. Cunningham, who is poor and cares for his child, also has faults. Burris Ewell – the son Bob Ewell – is another character who has economic problems. Burris Ewell is from a poorer family than the Cunninghams, a Ewell. He trash-talks about Miss Caroline and storms off the first day of school to introduce the Ewells into the story. He represents a person with less means who does not care about other people and has no ambition to improve their lives. To Kill a Mockingbird has many economic issues that are reflected in characters like Walter Cunningham and Mr. Cunningham.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that deals with a variety of social issues, including race and economics. Tom Robinson is clearly a victim because he has been discriminated on account of his race. He was charged with rape by a biased juror. Atticus had an almost perfect defense but he was found guilty. He was sent to prison and killed when he tried running away. Atticus was helpless to stop the prejudice of white people who lived in his neighborhood. Atticus said, “You’ll see black men cheated every day as you age.” Tom Robinson’s race is the only reason he was victimized by social injustice. They may look like racists or ignorant people but they too are victims of injustice. The Ewells are victims of social injustice because their father raised them badly and in an unclean environment, which turned them into illiterate troublemakers. Mayella suffers the abuse from her father, and is powerless to stop it. The Ewells suffer from social injustice as a result of their father. Boo is also a victim because he is accused of murdering people for no apparent reason. Boo was locked up by his family in order to protect them from him. He is actually an honest person who cares deeply about the welfare of others, like Scout and Jem. In the end, Boo is shown as having saved Scout from Bob Ewell, and Heck, the sheriff, has justified his actions. To Kill a Mockingbird has many social issues, such as race (Tom Robinson), childhood (the Ewells) and past actions (Boo radley). These issues still exist in the world today, and many people judge other people who are dealing with them. My project focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, which is a struggle between Israelis & Palestinians over the Holy Land. This conflict began in the middle of the 20th century.
You can use the points raised in this essay to ease peace. The first issue is race. Two groups of people are fighting for the same land, but they have different beliefs. If Israelis & Palestinians were to agree that both groups could live on the land and practice their religions, a resolution would be more likely. This essay will look at the economic efforts that have been made to achieve an agreement between Israel & Palestine. Palestine, which is ranked among the 100 lowest countries in terms of GDP, is ranked at 19th. Despite the huge disparity in their economies, both countries have made some progress. In the last decade, bilateral trade between Israel and Palestine has grown. Lastly, To Kill a Mockingbird deals with prejudices against certain groups (African Americans and Radleys) because they differ from the majority. The Israeli-Palestinian war is also a societal issue because the Israelis and Palestinians are not getting along. Both groups have prejudices towards each other. It is best to accept the differences between the two groups and then share the land. To Kill a Mockingbird addresses issues that are still relevant today. An example is the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. To Kill a Mockingbird contains many social justice themes that can be correlated to the present. The characters Bob Ewell, Boo Radley, and the Cunninghams all express these issues. They can also be applied to the Israeli-Palestinian issue and help achieve peace. To Kill a Mockingbird teaches us how to live better lives.
