Analysis of the Criminal Justice System in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
Keywords:
American law, Harper Lee, justice systemAbstract
The American justice system in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird focuses on the 1930’s legal system which did not always give the morally right verdict. This American novel discusses the serious issues in American society, including injustice, racial segregation, racial discrimination, crime and violence. It was first published in 1960. In the story, the court issues a decision guided by prejudice and does not follow the ordinance that justice is to be served equally regardless of race or social circumstances. The novel is analyzed based on the historical approach to understand Harper Lee’s background and how it influenced her writing.
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