Section III : Reflection
In section three, the racial divisions in Maycomb come to the forefront, culminating in the trials of Tom Robinson. The trial brings to a climax the main themes of the story. In brilliant oration, Atticus is both a fighter against injustice and a symbol of maturity. That the verdict was 'guilty' when the evidence clearly showed innocence was frustrating. It was clear that the jury felt guilty themselves, not looking at Tom as they shuffled back into the court room. I was mad that Mayella got away with it, even though it was clear she was lying! I think the outrage that the trial elicits is Harper Lee's way of sensitizing the reader to racial injustice. Of all the chapters in the book, these were definitely the most deeply affecting.
Ben -
ReplyDeleteThese chapters definitely were affecting. I think Harper Lee really wanted to stress how unjust and prejudiced Maycomb was, and her description of the trial certainly did that!