To Kill A Mockingbird: Lessons Never Learned

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Robinson's alibi was strong and the character of the accuser was
in question, however, he was still brought to trial. Many of the
townspeople developed a lynch-mob mentality and did not want Tom Robinson
to be granted the right to trial. Atticus was not swayed by prejudice
against Robinson and fought for the trial, which he subsequently lost. To
further illustrate the town's prejudice, Atticus was scorned for
representing Robinson in the case. The strength of the towns prejudice is
evidenced in its quick move towards ending the trial and ultimately killing
Tom Robinson.
True stories exist from the beginning of American history of
similar tragedies to that of Tom Robinson's. It is likely that Harper Lee
compiled a number of stories, either overheard or read, into the story of
Robinson. In the 1960s, the United States was engulfed in turmoil related
to the civil rights movement. As a result, “To Kill a Mockingbird” seemed
to speak to a certain point in time. ...

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