Racism in America "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a story about bravery and courage in a small town. Racism is present and is the main theme throughout the story. Everyone in Maycomb County is consumed by the hatred and impurities of prejudice, everyone but the main character, Atticus Finch. He was a lawyer in the small Alabama community who helped defend a black man, Tom Robinson, who was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Atticus goes …showed first 75 words of 1360 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1360 total…equal, then why should differences in race matter? Our society has yet to live up to the standards set by our forefathers. Racism, especially covert racism, still affects our society socially. Covert racism is a form of civil disobedience for racists to spread ideas of racism throughout our society. After all of the pain and trouble the world has been through, still the fact remains that there is racism and there probably always will be.