Literature post about injustice

Another literature blog post:

My topic: injustice.
What is injustice, you may ask. What is the thin line that seperates fair and unfair? In To Kill a Mcokingbird we get two views on this subject. Injustice in the eyes of the modern-day reader, and injustice in the eyes of a young girl named Scout in the story.
First, the reader's point of view. When hearing about the case that Atticus is defending, a witness of the 21st century would see Atticus as doing the right thing. He is defending a man, who did not do the wrong that he was accused of. It doesn't matter that he's black. But there is much more equality in our culture today then there was back then. The townsfolk don't see it that way, but instead see Atticus as stupid and low-down. Is that really fair, seeing as the man wasn't even guilty of the crime? This is what we, today, call injustice, unfairness, or just plain stupidity.
But what about Scout, Atticus's daughter? Because of the work that her father is doing, she is having to deal with problems far beyond her years. She gets teased and made fun of at school, and even with her relatives. But she keeps a good image for the most part to keep Atticus proud. Scout doesn't even really understand what's happening, but even so she stands with her family for better or for worse. She doesn't think that it is fair in the beginning, her getting bullied for Atticus's actions. But overtime she realizes that trials will arise and she needs to face them bravely. However unjust the situation might be, Scout is ready to defend her family's honor.

"Sometime we fall down and can’t get back up

We’re hiding behind skin that’s too tough
How come we don’t say I love you enough
Till it’s too late, it’s not too late"
~Live Like We're Dying
Kris Allen
Kris Allen
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