For example, Mrs Dubose shouts racist comments at Jem and Scout as they walk by and Tom Robinson is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit but because he is black he is sent to jail even though the evidence that he did not commit this crime is right in front of the jury. ... This is because it is set during the 1900's, when the effects of the depression were spreading and there are racial tensions between black and whites. ... She also feels worthless, and thinks about running away or if this is not possible to never "eating or drinking more" (P.10). ... She at first thinks about ...

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• Grade Level: High School