Intrapersonal: Dairy extract of Jeremy Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird)

Maycomb is not as it seems. I once used to think that Maycomb was probably the best place to live, everybody was friendly towards you. After today's events, my perception of Maycomb has changed. It now seems like this community a cold and heartless place. Prejudice against those who are different and racism can be seen every where.

Why should a person be punished for a crime he did not commit? Why should those who are different be excluded from society? Today, I attended Tom Robinson's trail. He was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Although Atticus had managed to bring out many strong evidences to prove that Tom Robinson was innocent, Tom Robinson was still convicted. Why? Because he was a Negro, because he was different from them. Tom Robinson may be a Negro but does that deny him of his rights to get a fair trial. Why is racism so common in today's society? It is the ideas about the Negroes which have been passed down from generations until now. Perhaps, if we change the perception of people about the Negroes, we would be able to end this chain of discrimination. Only when all this prejudice ends then the Negroes can walk on the streets with pride without having to endure all the discriminating stares shot at them and also all the unfair treatment they receive. Why won’t anybody stand up for the Negroes? I am sure many people know that this discrimination against the Negroes is wrong. Perhaps, they fear they would be shunted by society if they do so.

How can place with nice people be blinded by their prejudice and disregard the truth? It is not right to be prejudice against people just because of their skin colour. It is just not right.