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Comment on Racism killed Tom Robinson (21-25) by Daniel Verkamp

Daniel Verkamp — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:53:10 +0000

Very good post, I agree with most of the points that you made. Tom Robinson would have obviously lived through the trial if he had not gone up against a racist jury. Tom did not r*pe or hurt any of the Ewells like you said, but he was an easy target to take the blame for it, just because he is black. Mr. Ewell needed to blame Tom Robinson for r*pe, since he would not accept the fact that his daughter liked a black man. However, in this section I did notice that the town of Maycomb might actually have some hope for becoming a less racist town. If you noticed, the jury actually stayed in session for much longer than expected. I think this shows that the jury actually had to weigh some of the facts, instead of simply charging Tom because he is black. Maybe Maycomb has a little bit of hope that we didn’t see coming.

~ Daniel Verkamp

Comment on Racism killed Tom Robinson (21-25) by ajaykillsbirds

ajaykillsbirds — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:53:20 +0000

I agree with your stance on this topic. Although Atticus had all the proper evidence and supporting statements for Tom Robinson’s side of the case, racism got the best of him. This case was not at all about a man raping a woman, it was a black man against a white man. During this time period in history, the white man would win 9 times out of 10 9. I believe that if Tom Robinson was not black, this case would not have been as big to the public as it was. If he was white, not only would this case be smaller, but Tom Robinson probably would of won. If I was in his position, I would have done the same thing he did. I would have attempted to escape jail and be free, because I know I would never be a free man again. I agree about how you said the bullets did not actually kill him. His life was actually dead (over) as soon as he was convicted.

Comment on Racism killed Tom Robinson (21-25) by tiffanymao

tiffanymao — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:27:17 +0000

Nice post. It just comes to show that racisms is bad and it kills people. I disagree with you about if he was white they would not have shot him. I believe if he was white he still would have gotten shot, but maybe not to death. A prisoner is a prisoner after all. If the jury was fair this would not have happened. This just to show the cause and effect taking place. It is wrong that he is blamed for such things; he showed that he is innocent, yet the jury is so cruel and prejudice. He wanted to be free and he took that chance and ran. This shows how alike Atticus and Tom are. They do what’s right to them and take a chance to make a difference in someone’s life. If Tom could have lived he could have taught everyone something about life and how racist people made him spend his life in jail.

Comment on Gummy bears and Racism; Picture Response (17-20) by tiffanymao

tiffanymao — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:45:49 +0000

Great picture, I believe this does represent Tom Robinson and the white people being racist towards him. I do not think they are gossiping thought, they are not keeping it to themselves they are actually saying it to his face. People just take advantage of nice people like Tom. Your right Tom cannot do anything about it, in that type of society it is about majority rules. The white people in that time period had all the power and the African American’s had no say in it. That is not right everyone should be equal. If they included everyone, they would have known that Tom did not do anything wrong. If everyone was included there would be yellow gummy bears and red gummy bears together. They could be fair and equal and create a society where everyone is basically happy. Racisms is corrupting people’s better judgment of people, which is something that needs to be stopped in Maycomb.

Comment on I cant believe that he would try that! (17-20) by shanesnh

shanesnh — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:52:47 +0000

I totally agree. Mr. Ewell was going way to far along with Mayella to say that Tom Robinson r*ped her. Racism is a constant throughout this entire book but r*pe is a federal felony and is going way to far. Mayella is a coward who is too scared to admit that she came onto a black guy and they try to cover it up by simply saying that Tom Robinson r*ped Mayella Ewell. I think they are both wrong and totally immoral. I think that the entire case is unbalanced due to lies, the racism, and the all white jury. The entire case is unfair for Tom Robinson. He is being attacked and prosecuted simply because of his skin color, black. These times have people that are very ignorant and don’t form their own opinions.

People of this time need to wise up and stop being idiotic. In America today, we still have issues like this but hopefully not as extreme. Good post, I agree with it all.

–Shane Haddad

Comment on The lynch mob situation & Dill’s Family (13-16) by mattyoung45

mattyoung45 — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:35:48 +0000

There’s a good reason why the mob dispersed. The children was the key. It was not because of what Scout said or anything. It was her presence. They can’t do anything violent in front of children. It isn’t right. Therefore, instead of hurting Atticus, Tom, and their own morals, they chose to back off. It was the right decision too. If they had gone any farther, Scout would have knocked their lights out. She already mortally wounded a man when she kicked her erm… “parts”. Anyways, back to what I was saying. Were it not for Scout and the others,

Comment on Song: Freedom (13-16) by alanthecat

alanthecat — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:57:57 +0000

Unfortunately, freedom is still a few decades out for these desperate souls in the South. I agree, that the children want to just live life the way they want to. This is a way better way of learning things than being told what to do by a strict mother. African Americans of this time period just want to live like this too – the way they want, with no absurd rules or racism. Tom Robinson is probably the scapegoat in some dastardly Ewell plot to gain something. What would they get though? Money, a rise in racism, or is it just a way to get their kicks in a era of depression? The opinion of the townsfolk toward Tom is probably swayed by the cruelty of the Ewells. If someone doesn’t agree, then they’ll probably get hurt. That means that Atticus may be a future target of a lynch mob like the one he just defended against. I’m anxious to see what happens along with you. That’s still like, half the book left in terms of the trial, so there’s gotta be a lot that will happen!

Comment on Song: Stand (10-12) by belizan

belizan — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:19:37 +0000

This song was really perfect for Mrs. Dubose. Not that I would know how difficult it is to quit morphine. However, I do know how easy it is to become addicted to morphine. And she probably has a good reason to receive morphine so often, if the doctor is willing to prescribe it every time. But she does try to break such a strong addiction, despite everything that’s against her, despite the fact that it would be easier to live with the addiction, she chooses to quit. This really brings a new light to Mrs. Dubose’s character. I mean, previously, I thought she was just some batty old woman that likes to antagonize the entire Finch family. Now, with the knowledge of this previous addiction, it makes Mrs. Dubose (in my eyes) to be a strong character that fought against the odds to quit a horrible addiction before her death.

Comment on Um… What are you doing here…? (13-16) by tiffanymao

tiffanymao — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:29:25 +0000

Aunt Alexandra has somewhat the authority to tell them what to do. I guess she is only caring about how her family’s reputation is turning out. She did not want them to turn out like their father because apparently to her that is a bad thing. She is a bit nosey, but she is a grow up what do you expect? She cares a bit too much, but wouldn’t you rather have someone that is full of care rather than none. For example Dill would love to have Aunt Alexandra because his family does not need him. Aunt Alexandra seems to be like Scout’s teacher. She is like her teacher about being not pleased about her talent. That seems to be a reoccurring trait in people in that time. I think Scout is also smart by enjoying her childhood. She likes to have fun and break the rules, but she breaks them in a responsible way.

Comment on Killing a Mockingbird is a Sin; Picture Post (10-12) by katcruz

katcruz — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:46:00 +0000

Wow! I love your last thought! The part when you said, “there’s two sides to every story,” depicts that one theme in the beginning about how you should imagine yourself in someone’s shoes before judging them. That part was about Boo Radley, too! :O

Anyways, HI STACEY!