To+Kill+a+Mockingbird

Racism, a subject that can tear apart a town. Racism can also lead to injustice in the courtroom and that is exactly what happened in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. Tom Robinson was found guilty of a rape crime he clearlt didn't committ. This is all because of racial injustice of adults in the south,but are children the same way? In this book children do know right from wrong.

Since the story takes place in Maycomb County Alabama, there is going to be it's fair share of african-americans. Back in the 1930's there was a lot of racism going on in the south. Unfortunately Tom Robinson was a victim of racism. He was convicted of a rape crime he did not committ, but because he had black skin he was found guilty even though he was obviously innocent. "Atticus," said Jem bleakly. He turned in the doorway "What son?" "How could they do it, how could they?" "I don't know, but they did it. They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do-seems that only children weep. Good night."(Pages 212-213). Jem obviously cares about Tom Robinson but the town and it's people don't which supports my thesis statement. Children know what is right and wrong.

In the beginning of the book, Scout, was actually scared of Boo Radley. She had heard all of the crazy and scary stories about Boo.She had heard that Boo eats squirrels, peeks throgh people's window's at night, and many other crazy stories. Towards the end of the book Scout was still scared of Boo Radley until Boo actually saved her and her brothers lives. Thyan Scout knew who the real Boo Radley was. A shy but brave man that saved her and her brothers lives. "You can pet him, Mr. Arthur, he's asleep. You couldn't if he was awake, though, he wouldn't let you....." I found myself explaining. "Go ahead." page 278. She is obviously not afraid of Boo Radley and it seems like she feels quite comfortable with him. Later on in the book, Scout actually takes Boo Radley home. So she is not only thankful for what he did, she alsi does not fear him anymore.

Children are more honest when it comes to trials in this book when it comes to different racism.Everyone in the courtroom knew Tom Robinson that Tom Robinson was not guilty yet they still found him guilty of the crime rape. Jem even said that the crime was not right nor fair. "Atticus," said Jem bleakly. He turned in the doorway "What son?" "How could they do it, how could they?" "I don't know, but they did it. They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again and when they do-seems that only children weep. Good night." Pages 212-213. I have already used this quote but I am using it again because it is a perfect example of children being more fair and honest than adults.

In the end, the people towards Tom Robinson and Boo Radley weren't necessarily fair to them except for the children. The racism towards Tom Robinson was clearly unfair to him in finding him guilty of a crime he clearly did not committ. The things that people said about Boo Radley about him eating squirrels and him peaking through windows was not fair to him. The only people that were truly fair to both people is Scout and Jem but mostly Scout. In this book "To Kill a Mockingbird," children do know what is right and wrong.