Yesterday was the trial that I went to watch with Scout and Dill. Even though Atticus was defending Tom Robinson, he was still found guilty. The trial wasn’t fair! I thought that we would’ve won, but unfortunately we lost. I’ve noticed that there seems to be a caste system in Maycomb County. The top are the Finches, the next ones are the Cunninghams, after the Cunninghams are the Ewells, and lastly are the blacks. Each one of these groups looks down on the blacks and would rather believe a white person.
Something else happened yesterday too. Mr. Ewells spat in Atticus’ face. He threatened to kill him…Now I’m really scared for Atticus. Atticus told Scout and me not to be scared, but I still am. I’m scared of what is going to happen in the future, I’m scared of what Mr. Ewells will do.
Then this morning the blacks showed their appreciation in a really nice way. They left us hunks of salt meat and other foods. They really appreciated what Atticus did during the trial. I don’t understand why the jury decided he was guilty. I am very disappointed in the trial because it isn’t right. They would rather listen to a white person instead of a black person.
I can’t see this type of thing without being disappointed. It’s not right and it’s not fair. I’ll be a lawyer like Atticus. I know I’ve got a long way to go, but I’m sure I can do this. I know Atticus might not be here the day things change, but I’m determined to change the fairness.
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