... the Mad Dog. Prior to this incident, Scout and Jem were under the mistaken impression that Atticus could not do anything, and was just a dull, boring suburban father, however, this all changed when both Jem and Scout found out that Atticus had an awe-inspiring skill, and instead of showing off his marksmanship capabilities, Atticus decided that it was only fair ... clear that his opinion was not clouded by the prejudice that was directed towards black people at the time, like that of the jury's. By the end of To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem and Scout were aware of the prejudice that encompas...

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... American history, the Southern region has been a place where prejudice against black people was a common occurrence. In the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird ", prejudice is portrayed heavily during Tom Robinson's trial. As the trial comes to an end, Atticus gives a closing argument to conclude the case ... assumption made by the people of Maycomb. "You gentlemen would go along with them on the assumption-the evil assumption-that all Negroes lie, that all Negroes are basically immoral beings, that all Negro men are not to be trusted " This example is essentially stating the false accusation...

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