Thesis Statement For To Kill A Mockingbird

In our society, innocent people, known as mockingbirds, experience prejudice in their lives.
A/T: In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee,
Background: Tom Robinson is a black person who’s was accused of raping a white girl named Mayella Ewell which he has never done. For this reason, Atticus Finch was appointed to be his lawyer. As a result, Atticus takes a stand for him by approving his case and standing up for him, but Tom was still found guilty.
Thesis:While some may believe that Atticus should not have taken a stand for Tom Robinson because of his race, Atticus proves that he should, in fact, take a stand to give Tom a voice and because it’s the right thing to do.
Transition:Therefore, it makes sense for Atticus Finch to take a stand for Tom Robinson.
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Context: When Jem was trying to shoot some birds, Atticus caught him and told him to,
Evidence: “Shoot all the bluejays you want if you can hit ‘em but remember it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird,” (pg 119).
Explanation:The mockingbird represents Tom because he’s innocent and hasn’t done anything wrong. The white people, Ewells, targeted him because he’s always helpful to Mayella. Additionally, Atticus deserves to stand up for him because he’s always standing up for people even if they criticize him, and Atticus was appointed to stand up for him, so there’s no reason for Atticus to say no to defend an innocent person.
Conclusion:
Claim:It is clear that Atticus’ decision to take a stand makes sense.
Thesis:He wanted to give Tom the voice he deserves. He also wanted to do what was right. Clincher;Atticus Finch shows how important to stand up for others because it follows the golden rule of treating others the same way you want to be