Racism is portrayed many times throughout the novel especially during Tom Robinson’s case. Tom Robinson, an African-American, who was accused of raping Mayella Ewell; since Tom Robinson is black he loses the case. He is given a lawyer, Atticus Finch. Atticus is a white man who believes in equality. Atticus tries his best to prove that Tom Robinson is not guilty. Unfortunately, without hearing Tom’s testimony he is found guilty, because of his skin color. After the trial, Mr. Underwood says,
“Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men’s hearts Atticus had no …show more content…
It is mostly shown through the characters; Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell, and Aunt Alexandra because they all think white people are more superior than black people. Harper Lee tries to show that everyone should be treated equally no matter where they come from or what skin color they are because they did not get to choose that it is how they were born. To show that he uses the character, Atticus Finch. Atticus teaches his kids that being racist is one of the worst things in the