through the character of Tom Robinson, a black man who was on trial for the rape of a white woman. The injustice of social ostracism was exemplified through the character of Boo Radley, a recluse who had been misunderstood and taunted by the community.
The theme of racial prejudice is touched upon in many areas of the novel, but it stands out most clearly in the character of Tom Robinson and his trial. Tom Robinson, a black man, was accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white girl. Tom was a kind-hearted…
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