1930s, Great Depression, poverty unemployment were widespread. bad times going on for decades got.

rural areas poor and undeveloped. low wages in the fields. White own land, cash poor. children school barefoot suffer diseases 1930s segregation. Blacks who challenged system serious danger killed by pro-segregation fanatics. In fact, segregation was not even described in the novel in many words. Not even Atticus Finch, the character who represents idealism and a devotion to justice, ever attacks the basic system of segregation. Atticus believes a, "Black man's word" over a undermining the system whites on top evident in the court as the blacks sit on balcony the whites on the ground floor. not mixed. There was also a class system defined by wealth and skin colour. the Finches as wealthiest. well educated, well fed family, well respected and mail. Our kind of folks dont like the Cunninghams, the Cunninghams dont like the Ewells, and the Ewells hate and despise the coloured folks (p249). The Cunninghams middle class working hard,. Ewells living, Behind the garbage dump (p185 No economic fluctuations changed their status (p185, Rigid and time-honoured code(p222) of the Maycomb society. I seen that black nigger (p188) Racist, abusive and offensive. an animal rather than a human, Ruttin(p188). Bob s feeling self-satisfied, chuffed,viewing the trail as entertainment, Surveying his handiwork (p189) rather than a place of justice. Nigger-nest. beautiful setting ,Their cabins looked neat and sung (p186). The food good and healthy it had a good, Aroma (p186). This, Aroma vanished (p186). Ewells residence, A Negro cabin (p185). The cabins walls were made out of, Corrugated steel the roof was made with, Tin cans hammered flat. left over bits and bobs. aggressive and defensive manner. Whereas the defendant stays calm and respects the courtroom. She identified him as the one, so I took him in. Thats all there was to it.(p182) without conducting a full investigation, no doctor. shot Tom 17 times. dog has more importance than a black. Mayella, Nigger (p196) disgraceful , nineteen-and-a-half (p196) . Chucked on the floor an choked me n took advantage of me. But Mayella, Recons (p197). I dont remember too good (p197). Mayella is contradicting herself because shes unsure. face, No, I dont recollect of he hit me. I mean yes I do, he hit me (p202). unreliable and is constantly contradicting . Left (p203) black eye, Right fist (p203) I ducked and it glanced off (p203). the story up as she goes along. There is no sympathy tom. crying in order to get sympathy. Mayella deceptive, like a steady-eyed cat with a twitchy tail (p197) uncomfortable. I felt sorry for her (p214). friends You makin fun o me agin (p200). Its a good way of repaying Tom, chores a friend. put words in clients mouth, Did you scream ? , Did you scream and fight back? (p197). leading questions. Sincerely (p213) derogatory term, Had your eye on her a long time, hadnt you, boy? (214) married man The Lynch Mob, Demanded Tom Robinson (Chapter 14). two reasons black, very racists group. accused of rape. Atticus Tom respect and defends . difficult for a black lawyer to defend him, fought very hard get justice. have worked that hard, He had to do it (chapter 9). knowingly he would lose, he knew he wasn't going to win (chapter 9). defendant by his name, Tom (p212) respected regardless of their skin colour. This case is as simple as black and white (p221) sufficient evidence to convict. Not guilty (p221).pleads life is at stake (p221). Atticus says, She has committed no crime (p222) only broken the code of our, Rigid and time-honoured (p222) society because, She tempted a Negro (p222). beaten father, No double signing it with his left hard (p222). beaten up by a left handed. Sits before you (p222). hasnt committed because working hand, With the only good hand he possesses his right hand (p222). right hand, his left hand is not functional and beaten left handed person. Link Deas (A white farmer) Eight years an I aint had a speck o trouble outa him. Not a speck (p213). supports Tom doesnt have the courage to speak in the witnesss box. Link Deas gives Toms wife Helen a job. Atticus was assigned by Judge Taylor, Tom to have a fair trial. Also Judge Taylor, If you have anything you want to say you can say it under oath (p212). Collection for Tom Robinson's wife (chapter 12). low wages the black community still donate generously.

Jem, Dont see how any jury could convict on what we heard (p227). Jem innocent evidence I cant see why the jury would convict. rigid and time-honoured code of their society. Scout reveals Atticus, Defends Niggers (chapter 9). Scout feels hurt by this saying. innocent child how society treats the blacks. Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird (p99) say all you want to the black people but if you ever kill one you have committed a sin because the black people dont say anything to anyone and earn their own living. Why should an innocent person be killed due to the colour of their skin.