How does the setting of to kill a mockingbird affect the courthouse Why is the courthouse important?

Answer 1

The setting is crucial because it takes place in the Great Depression (1929-1940) and so it tells the readers how conservative the people are. Also, there was racism back then as well, and if the story took place after the 1960s the law case wouldn't be valid and there wouldn't be so much controversy between white and black people. Harper Lee basically focuses on man's inhumanity/inequality and the hardships of the Great Depression. Hope that helped. (:

Answer 2

It symbolizes an innocent character who should not be put in the limelight even though he was a hero.

A mockingbird is an innocent bird which people should respect because it doesn't hurt or annoy us. A mockingbird in this story symbolizes that nothing innocent should be harmed. It is one of the many themes in this book and you can find many examples: the bug incident, Boo Radley, Tom Robinson.

Answer 3

In To Kill a Mockingbird the courthouse was segregated; the African Americans had to sit in the upper level where it was hotter and the whites were on the main level. The courthouse was very loud and crowded with people form the town.

Answer 4

As a symbol, all US court houses represent "Justice". However, it also is supposed to mean Justice is Blind, meaning ALL persons equally get justice. But Blacks often did not find Justice under the law, and this is why Atticus was fighting for Tom Robinson.

Answer 5

The setting of "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the town of Maycomb influences the atmosphere and significance of the courthouse as it serves as the central hub of the community's values and beliefs. The courthouse represents justice and equality in the town, where the trial of Tom Robinson exposes the deeply ingrained racism and prejudice within the society. This setting emphasizes the conflict between moral integrity and societal norms, making the courthouse a crucial symbol of the novel's themes.

Answer 6

It is important because it is where Tom Robinson is found guilty of raping Mayella Ewell