I think Jem and Scout are learning about a very big life lesson in these past few chapters and throughout the entire book. Racism. During the trial they observe a lot of racism coming through many people in many different ways. He observed the judges side with white people on every subject. He observed Tom Robinson being treated very unfairly by the the witnesses and prosecuting attorney. Also when Tom says,"I am really tired of white men's chances, and I prefer to take my own."This shows how fed up Tom is with racism.
I think racism is really important to learn about because I don't believe we students in this time understand how big racism and segregation was. We had different bathrooms, drinking fountains and stores. A lot has changed since that time but it hasn't completely disappeared. There is still racism in the U.S. but it is fading away and I'm glad it doesn't occur anywhere close to us. At least I don't think there is any active racism groups in Olympia?
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I totally agree, I had the same subject except I did mine on Scout because she seems to always be dragging around everyone else and listening to what is going on around her, but I think there both learning alot about racism which is a big deal where they live. Especially sense there father is a lawyer for black people Atticus probably doesn't want his kids racist.
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