He voluntarily defends a black man named Tom who was accused in raping a white woman. The novel was commonly criticized for its profanity, topic of rape, and the social rights issues during the time it was published. Atticus receives hatred for defending a black man even though the man was proven innocent. Throughout, the audience learns to never judge a person “[u]ntil you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it” (Lee). The message Lee sent was a direct blow to those who were against the Civil Rights movement at the time. It was similar to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, aimed to point out the flaws of the Southern
He voluntarily defends a black man named Tom who was accused in raping a white woman. The novel was commonly criticized for its profanity, topic of rape, and the social rights issues during the time it was published. Atticus receives hatred for defending a black man even though the man was proven innocent. Throughout, the audience learns to never judge a person “[u]ntil you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it” (Lee). The message Lee sent was a direct blow to those who were against the Civil Rights movement at the time. It was similar to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, aimed to point out the flaws of the Southern