To Kill a Mockingbird
Some Examples
Justice:
- Boo saving Scout and Jem.
- Atticus representing Tom Robinson.
- Bob Ewell dying.
- Atticus staying outside Tom’s cell.
- Tom Robinson receives some justice in the hearts of others such as Mr. Underwood who defends the innocence of Tom Robinson.
- The good Boo Radley receives recognition as a good man after he saves the lives of Jem and Scout Finch.
Injustice:
- Tom getting arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.
- Bob calling Atticus a black lover.
- Tom dying.
- The superstitious treatment of Boo Radley and the mental and emotional abuse by Mr. Radley and Nathan Radley.
- The belief that Mr. Dolphus Raymond is an alcoholic (pretends to be a drunk so that the citizens of Maycomb will have an explanation for his behaviour).