First of all it Atticus bravely faced the racist, prejudice judgment of Maycomb and took Tom Robinson's case. ... Atticus explains to both his children that the prejudice in Maycomb is a sort of disease afflicting even "good" people (Lee). ... When Atticus was asked to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused for raping a white woman, people in Maycomb started to talk about it. ... During the night when Atticus visited Tom Robinson in the jail and the mob men came to take Tom Robinson, Atticus is standing by Tom to protect him, Jem wants to do the same for Atticus. ... After losing Tom Ro...

• Word Count: 1521
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

As the trial for Tom Robinson approaches, he is to be moved to the Maycomb jail, and concerns about the possibility of a lynch mob have arisen. Atticus is guarding Tom and Jem, Scout and Dill secretly watch their father at the jail. ...

• Word Count: 1536
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School